Doug Woodring

BIO

Doug Woodring is the Founder of Ocean Recovery Alliance, a non-profit organisation focused on bringing innovation solutions, technology, collaborations and policy together to impact positive improvements for the health of the ocean. In 2018, Doug was the winner of the prestigious Prince Albert Prize for Innovative Philanthropy for his work with the ocean. Two of his international programs were launched at the Clinton Global Initiative in 2010, the Global Alert platform, and the Plastic Disclosure Project. He works with companies to improve their recycling and waste reduction vis-vis plastic, and helped Watsons Water, one of the biggest bottled water companies in Asia, to move to use 100% recycled PET material for its bottles, saving over 75,000,000 bottles per year from being used with virgin material. He has been nominated three times as World Open Water Swimmer of the Year for his innovative contributions to the sport.

SKILLS

Entrepreneurship | Business Development | Renewable Energy | Public Speaking | Environmental Issues | Leaderships | Environmental Economics | Environmental Policy and Awareness

ACHIEVEMENTS

Founder and Managing Director - Ocean Recovery Alliance Founder - Plasticity Forum Lead Expert - Rebound Exchange Recipient - Princes Prize for Innovative Philanthropy International Marathon Swimming - Hall of Fame