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Seabin partners with BigLaw firm to tackle marine pollution
Lander & Rogers has partnered with marine conservation organisation Seabin in order to reduce marine pollution across the world’s oceans.
Lauren Croft
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As part of its increased focus on sustainability and innovative responses to climate change to preserve the natural environment, the national law firm has been engaged for strategic and legal advice as Seabin expands its scope and operations.
Seabin is an Australian-led initiative to reduce marine litter – and has gained worldwide momentum in the last five years. As part of the partnership, Lander & Rogers will provide pro bono corporate, technology and workplace legal guidance to the organisation in its fight against ocean waste and pollution.
Seabin garnered widespread attention in 2015 for its signature Seabin marine filter. Seabins are installed in heavily populated waterside areas, like marinas, where they collect rubbish, oil, fuel and detergents and stop marine debris from flowing into the ocean – and were described by founder Peter Ceglinski as a “trash can crossed with a pool skimmer”.
“As Seabin continues to rapidly scale, we are grateful and privileged to have the support and expertise of Lander & Rogers as one of our integral growth partners; enabling us to further deliver on our mission for cleaner oceans,” he said.
More than 1,100 Seabins have been installed in 53 countries worldwide, with each bin capturing an estimated 1.5 tonnes of litter per year. The Seabin team monitors and collects data on debris captured by its Seabins to inform education and outreach programs for communities, businesses and policymakers to drive on-land changes in what we consume and how we dispose of it.
Leading the firm’s work with Seabin, Lander & Rogers corporate partner Deanna Constable acknowledged that Seabin’s work had never been more vital and said the new partnership reflects a mutual commitment to protecting the environment and driving positive change in the community.
“We’re delighted to be collaborating with a passionate and innovative organisation that has the potential to make a real and positive impact on our environment. As organisations, we have a deep responsibility to take action against environmental damage and to do all we can to preserve our planet for future generations,” she said.
“Our partnership with Seabin is another step in our sustainability journey. It’s a privilege to be involved in the incredible work the team is doing both in Australia and worldwide.”
Lauren Croft
Lauren is a journalist at Lawyers Weekly and graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism from Macleay College. Prior to joining Lawyers Weekly, she worked as a trade journalist for media and travel industry publications and Travel Weekly. Originally born in England, Lauren enjoys trying new bars and restaurants, attending music festivals and travelling. She is also a keen snowboarder and pre-pandemic, spent a season living in a French ski resort.
