The Ocean's Future is in Our Hands
Cruise Lines and Ferry Operators
Global Participation
The cruise industry is increasingly committed to responsible waste management, recycling and protecting the marine environment.
For example:
- The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) notes that “some cruise operators are able to repurpose up to 100 % of waste generated onboard by removing, reusing, recycling, and converting waste to energy.”
- Industry analysts highlight how waste streams on cruise ships, from plastics, glass and metals to food waste are being increasingly sorted, compacted, stored and transferred ashore rather than discharged at sea. CWHP applauds this.
- Some companies have publicly stated their next-generation ships will feature waste-to-energy systems & expanded “Green Hubs” for onboard recycling and waste conversion. That's more good news!
These references demonstrate a clear shift in cruise-liner operations toward enhanced environmental stewardship and solid waste control.
Why CWHP is a Perfect Fit
By joining CWHP, cruise lines can:
- Amplify their existing efforts through a global platform dedicated to marine waste prevention and traceable recycling.
- Showcase participation and leadership in marine-plastics prevention in a way that links their operations directly to the health of the ocean.
- Integrate their onboard waste-management procedures with a standardised, measurable system that supports the broader maritime and offshore community.
You're Welcome Onboard
CWHP welcomes cruise-line participation, helping your brand reinforce its sustainability credentials and gain visibility across a wider network.
We invite you to join the movement, demonstrate real-world action and let your stakeholders know you’re not just preventing waste, you’re part of the global solution.
Ferry Operators
Ferry companies often operate routes that are lifelines for islands, coastal communities and regional commerce, putting them in a unique position to set industry-wide environmental standards. Unlike large cruise liners, ferries frequently interface with ports, terminals and local communities, making visible, positive change especially impactful.
We invite you to join CWHP, demonstrate real-world action and let your stakeholders know you’re not just preventing waste, you’re part of the global solution.
Ferry Operations in 2025
Many ferry operators are already addressing waste streams including plastics, packaging and galley refuse. For example, a French ferry company eliminated over 5.6 million single-use plastic items per year (such as straws, cups and bags) by substituting bamboo, paper or stainless alternatives.
Similarly, industry commentators note that ferries are increasingly adopting recycling programmes and reducing onboard plastic waste as part of their circular-economy approach.
We invite you to join CWHP, demonstrate real-world action and let your stakeholders know you’re not just preventing waste, you’re part of the CWHP Global Solution.
Steering Towards a Greener Horizon
Across Europe, ferry operators are charting a new course toward sustainability, embracing cleaner fuels, smarter technology and greener operations. Many leading companies are investing in LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and hybrid propulsion systems to dramatically cut harmful emissions at sea and in port. These advancements, combined with energy-efficient vessel design and the reduction of single-use plastics onboard, show that the ferry industry is actively transitioning toward a cleaner, low-carbon future.
By joining the Clearwater Horizons Project (CWHP), ferry companies can strengthen this progress, adding waste management excellence and marine stewardship to their growing list of environmental achievements.