World Cleanup Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September, is a global initiative that highlights the importance of a clean environment. The aim of the day is to encourage collective action to tackle the growing problem of waste and pollution. With millions of volunteers from different corners of the world coming together. This day…
We all know that if a bath tub is over flowing you don’t deal with the problem by just mopping the floor. The same can be said about the plastic crisis. Which is why our Plastic Offset Program doesn’t just focus on cleaning beaches. Our teams are also finding ways to turn off the tap…
Starboard Ocean Ambassador Merijn Tinga has just arrived in London after an 1800km journey all the way from Oslo. Travelling to support calls for the introduction of a UK bottle deposit scheme. But Merijn did not travel by your usual transportation. The Dutch activist made the trip on a windsurf board made from recycled Styrofoam,…
Based on our latest calculations, the total carbon footprint for the iQFOiL Olympic equipment is 721.31 kg CO2e. The iQFOiL is the official windsurfing equipment of the 2024 and 2028 Olympics in Paris and Los Angeles. The equipment designs are locked and won’t be changed until at least 2029, but that doesn’t stop us from…
This July you can be a part of the plastic pollution solution! Plastic pollution is a global environmental crisis that poses significant threats to our planet and its inhabitants. In an effort to address this issue, the “Plastic-Free July” campaign was born. This month-long initiative encourages individuals, communities, and organizations worldwide to reduce their plastic…
From 2024, we are increasing the amount of beach and ocean plastic we collect per board, wing, and SOMWR garment from 1.1 kg to 1.4 kg with the help of our Plastic Offset Program crews. Why are we increasing collection from 1.1kg to 1.4kg? Since 2018 we have collected 1.1 kg of plastic for every…
Starboard Ocean Ambassador, The Whale Company, is back with an exciting new adventure. Argentinian couple, Fran and Manuela will paddle from Croatia to Albania by SUP. They will paddle from Croatia, through Bosnia and Montenegro to the recently formed Vjosa National Park in Albania. The Vjosa National Park is the location of Europe’s last surviving…
In developing countries, establishing a robust waste management system is crucial for the following reasons: Addressing Rapid Urbanization and Population Growth: As developing countries experience rapid population growth, particularly within cities, the volume of waste generated increases significantly. Lack of waste management system, waste accumulates in streets, water bodies, and open spaces, causing environmental…
Every year on June 8th, people around the globe come together to celebrate World Oceans Day 2023. This special day serves as a reminder of the vital role that oceans play in our lives and the urgent need to protect and preserve them. The POP team in Myanmar is well aware of the importance and…
Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country known for its natural beauty, is grappling with some severe environmental problems. Deforestation, air and water pollution, and illegal wildlife trade pose significant challenges. To help combat these issues, Starboard has initiated an Environmental Awareness program in Myanmar as a part of the Plastic Offset Program. Our monthly awareness programs…