From sustainability education reform to climate-focused legislation, every project represents a step toward a more just and sustainable future.
At Saving the Sea, we believe that real environmental change starts with bold ideas and actionable policy. Explore our active campaigns, dive into our published work, and find out how you can get involved in making an impact.
This project investigates how effectively sustainability is taught across different school districts by examining current education initiatives and analyzing how factors like social class, political affiliation, and more influence access and outcomes. Our research centers on approximately three key districts and incorporates comparisons with rural areas with contrasting political environments. We survey students, educators, and community members, and engage with local experts to assess impact. This work may facilitate city-level recommendations that promote stronger sustainability education.
This project explores how California can better address the environmental consequences of wildfires and strengthen its prevention infrastructure. Analysts investigate topics such as post-wildfire air and water quality, long-term ecological damage, drought dynamics, and the manmade factors contributing to wildfire frequency. The final goal is to produce policy briefs that inform legislation around fire prevention, ecological restoration, and climate adaptation.
This project investigates the environmental and public health impacts of single-use plastics — particularly bottled water, disposable utensils, and food containers — at the federal level. Analysts explore alternatives like BPA-free materials, canned water, compostable packaging, and edible solutions, evaluating their safety, scalability, and sustainability. Research will inform targeted recommendations to agencies such as the EPA, FDA, and USDA.
Our publications translate complex environmental challenges into clear, actionable solutions.
Whether you're passionate about policy, operations, design, or finance — there's a place for you at Saving the Sea. Recruiting opens for all positions in May 2026.
Policy Analysts develop, draft, and advocate for environmental policies. Responsibilities include writing policy briefs, drafting proposed legislation, and crafting op-eds to engage the public. We will resume recruiting in May 2026.
View Application →Beyond policy, our organization runs on talented people in operations, finance, DEI, graphic design, and public engagement. These roles are essential to our mission and open to all backgrounds. Recruiting opens May 2026.
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