HOLLYWOOD — Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have teamed up with Ocean Conservancy for a sustainability partnership aimed at waste reduction.

The partnership, known as Global Sound Waves, kicked off with a $75,000 contribution through the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. The money was raised from Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming casino guests who donated change from redeemed gaming vouchers. The money will benefit Ocean Conservancy through the ‘Change for Change’ program.

The nonprofit Ocean Conservancy focuses on protecting oceans from global challenges. Other programs held from September through November included Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming team member education through a global trivia event; a contest from front-line team members in Asia, Europe and North America who identified solutions to reduce waste; and a Nov. 16 community clean up event focused on protecting the environment, promoting biodiversity and reducing plastic pollution.

Seminole Hard Rock and Seminole Gaming properties in Florida and other Hard Rock venues around the globe participated in the event.

“We are proud to collaborate with Ocean Conservancy to launch Global Sound Waves as our signature event to reduce waste, celebrate success and expand sustainable solutions across our company’s global operations,” Paul Pellizzari, vice president of Global Social Responsibility for Hard Rock International, said in a press release.