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Clinton Global Initiative - CGI Greenhouse

Over 30 entrepreneurs are coming together at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2024 Annual Meeting to identify ways their organizations can grow and be more effective in addressing our greatest global challenges.
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Silverstreak

When she retired with visions of spending time by the beach, little did Margaret Moses D’Cruz reckon on doing just that, only with a much larger purpose.After more than 40 years with Singapore’s largest rail system supplier, Alstom, the 72-year-old found herself embarking on a second – and very challenging – career as a global environmental activist at Ocean Purpose Project(OPP).
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Murdoch University – Back on campus with Mathilda D'Silva

Mathilda D'Silva (class of 2005) has been on quite a journey since her time at Murdoch, going from TV producer, Singapore Idol to founder of the Ocean Purpose Project, which aims to solve ocean pollution issues. 
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Twinkl Singapore

For World Earth Day, Twinkl Singapore has featured Ocean Purpose Project in an article about the fight against plastic pollution, and how OPP's projects are working towards tackling it.
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PRESTIGE: women of power

Friends of Prestige Singapore and Women of Power honourees share their thoughts on womanhood.
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CNA News

Pasir Ris beach recreational centres take extra precautions over higher bacteria levels in seawater
Although NEA has given the go-ahead for activities such as sailing, kayaking and canoeing, some watersports centres are already taking a hit in bookings.
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Lianhe Zaobao (Print & Online)

污水引发疾病 患者创保育组织养海藻制肥料与袋子
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Honeycombers

Sustainability Awards 2023
Sustainable Startup Superstar:
A social enterprise aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting ocean conservation through community beach cleanups and impactful creative projects.
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Alvinology

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a day of thrilling ocean adventures and eco-conscious fun like never before! Pasir Ris Beach is set to come alive on 2 December 2023, as it hosts the exhilarating Paddle For A Purpose 2023 event, brought to you by the passionate team at Ocean Purpose Project (OPP). It’s a day of action, entertainment, and education that’s bound to make waves.
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Murdoch University

Rising from the Depths: A Personal Odyssey to Protect Our Oceans. 

Murdoch University graduate Mathilda D'Silva's journey is a testament to resilience and the transformative power that can lie under the trauma of water pollutions effects on humans. 



 
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Viddsee

Purposeholic: 
After being exposed to polluted sea water in Boracay, a lady was diagnosed with a host of autoimmune diseases that changed her life forever.
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Oceanovation

Dive In Podcast by Oceanovation
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Augustman

These Singaporeans Are Playing Their Part In Saving Our Oceans
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Tabla

Volunteers step forward to help
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Straits Times

New beach hub in Pasir Ris Park to drive sustainability efforts in the area
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LogiSYM

The Green Corridor – From Gray to Green – Possible Answers For Our Ocean Plastics Conundrum
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NTU

Turning plastic trash into clean hydrogen fuel
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Shell Startup Engine

OPP: Cleaning up the oceans, one plastic bag at a time
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Public Hygiene Council

10th RISE Champions Network Meeting
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Expat Living

Recycling plastic in Singapore’s seas
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F6S

More about Mathilda D'silva
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Marketing Interactive

 The Ocean Purpose Project extends its reach beyond waters
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Adex Ocean Vision

Scaling Up the Blue Economy: Turning Plastic to Gold Edition
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Millionaire Asia 

Mathilda D'Silva on solving the ocean plastic crisis 
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Catholic News

Cleaning up our common home as Church
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Sustainable Ocean Alliance

2021 Ocean Leadership Microgrants to Fisheries
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Millionaire Asia Magazine

The mermaid of Pasir Ris, Mathilda D Silva
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She Shines

Sheroes of Mother Earth (She Inspires)
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ONE FM

The Big Show: Ocean Purpose Project with Mathilda D'Silva
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Tabla

Volunteers step forward to help - Packing food for Migrant workers 
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Click Academy Asia

Community Management - Click Management 
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Public Hygiene Council

Sustainability Bright Spot: Residents of Pasir Ris
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SGP Business

Corporate Profile of OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT PTE. LTD.
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UNESCO GREEN CITIZEN

OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT PTE. LTD.
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New beach hub in Pasir Ris Park to drive sustainability efforts in the area
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Ocean Purpose Project: OPP Seaweed + Mussels Bioremediation & Bioplastics
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JCU in Singapore signs MOU with Ocean Purpose Project to enhance collaboration and promote sustainability
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NTU Singapore scientists develop new method to convert plastic trash into clean hydrogen fuel
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How a Singaporean Social Enterprise Is Fighting Ocean Plastic Pollution
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The Grid 

Ocean Purpose Project: Project Details 
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national environment agency

The EcoFriend Awards recognise the efforts and achievements of individuals in Singapore, who have made a significant contribution to our sustainability journey. Ranging from school teachers, students, community volunteers, or hailing from the public or private sectors, these individuals have all dedicated their personal time and effort to protect, promote, and improve our environment.
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Tatler Asia 

The world is changing for the better, thanks to the next generation of pioneers building a sustainable way of living with eco-friendly innovations. Read about the recent developments in OPP's work here.
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Sustainable Tea with Shreya Podcast

In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, Shreya and Mathilda wade into her personal story of survival, centering work around purpose, bioremediation technology turning pollution into solutions, and bringing individual superpower to the climate movement.
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IB PODCASTS

This week's episode gives an insight into Mathilda's journey and motivation to found Ocean Purpose Project, a Singapore-based NGO that aims to solve the ocean pollution crisis and promote ocean conservation at scale. 🌊
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The Tip Box

The Tip Box features OPP in an article about how to change our lives for ocean conservation, and the work OPP is doing.
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CNA Commentary

Commentary: How I got from beach clean-ups at Pasir Ris to speaking at COP27 climate summit
It may feel like nothing is moving forward with the gridlock on climate issues, but the wealth of ideas, projects and start-ups in Singapore shows otherwise, says CEO of Ocean Purpose Project Mathilda D’silva.
Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Mathilda D'Silva, CEO and Founder, Ocean Purpose Project; DJ

CNA News

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Mathilda D'Silva, CEO and Founder, Ocean Purpose Project; DJ Chris Shearmon, Wild Pearl Studios; Xavier Keutch, National Geographic Photographer and President, Team France Va'a - the organisers and participants of Paddle for a Purpose 2023. 
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Tatler Singapore

Conscious Codes: Ocean Purpose Project founder Mathilda D’silva on the solutions to address the plastic pollution problem
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Bakchormeeboy

SailGP’s Champions For Change sustainability programme promises “More Speed, Less Plastic”
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SailGP

The SAIL GP league has named Ocean Purpose Project as thier Singapore Impact Project and committed to funding seaweed & mussel lines in Pasir Ris. 
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Sportplus

This is How to do Sustainable Sport: Singapore Sail Grand Prix
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Perspective Media

Fighting Marine Plastic Pollution - Documentary
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Fat Moon Creative

How a Singaporean Social Enterprise Is Fighting Ocean Plastic Pollution
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Singapore Global Network

Meet the pollution survivor finding real solutions for coastal communities
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Straits Times

NTU scientists find way to convert plastic waste into low-carbon hydrogen fuel
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Zerrin

Mathilda D’Silva on fighting ocean plastic waste in Singapore
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Archipelagic & Island States Forum

Enriching entrepreneurial spirit and ocean governance
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Aderco

Aderco's Coral Reef Stars over the months
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Yacht Style

Ocean Purpose Project: From purpose to project
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Prestige

Women of Power Feature
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Mothership

NTU scientists devise new way to convert plastic waste into hydrogen fuel for clean electricity
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Hydrogen Fuel News 

Ocean Purpose Project plastic to energy project is moving forward at full power
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Yahoo

Ridding the oceans of plastic: Mathilda D'Silva's dream of sustainability
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Kokomo Beach Club 

25 Nov Race for Oceans (Outdoor Adventures in Collaboration with OPP) 
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Ministry of Sustainability and Environment 

Creating a sustainable Pasir Ris by protecting our white sands
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Australian Alumni Singapore

Members Under The Spotlight: Mathilda D'Silva
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Eco Magazine 

Hidden Saviours of our Seas: Seaweed and Mussels to combating algae bloom
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MoneyFM

Weekends: Mathilda D'Silva on solving the ocean plastic crisis
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Climate Launch Pad

Finalists: Plastic to Fuel Mobile Unit Pitch 
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RAISEsg

BusinessForGood Directory on Ocean Purpose Project 
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Uplink - Carbon Market Challenge

Ocean Purpose Project: Bioremediation & Bioplastics
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Open Gov Sg

Ocean Purpose Project: Business Overview & Activity 
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Publiccorpdata

OCEAN PURPOSE PROJECT PTE. LTD.
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G20 SUMMIT INDONESIA

G20 " Green Economy and Sustainable Business"
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JCU in Singapore Signs MOU with Ocean Purpose Project
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The Race for Oceans (Outdoor Adventures in collaboration with Ocean Purpose Project)
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Ocean trash could convert to future fuel
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The Green Corridor – From Gray to Green – Possible Answers For Our Ocean Plastics Conundrum
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Environmental group asks if SG needs a law before “people realise beach is not a free seafood buffet”
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