Plastic Whale, a pioneering company in The Netherlands, is making waves by addressing the global plastic pollution problem.
Founded by Marius Smit in 2010, the company organizes Amsterdam canal tours where participants “fish” for plastic waste.
This collected plastic is then shredded, washed, and turned into granules, which are used to create buoyant foam plates for building new boats.
These boats, crafted from recycled materials, are used for further plastic fishing, creating a sustainable cycle.
Plastic Whale also repurposes bottle caps into mosaics and manufactures unique skateboards called WasteBoards.
Since its inception, the company has removed over 50,000 plastic bottles and 10,000 kilograms of waste from Amsterdam’s canals.
Smit’s vision is to change perceptions about plastic, viewing it as a valuable resource rather than waste. With a mission to …
