In Myanmar, communities in urban and coastal areas are increasingly affected by plastic pollution. Starboard’s Plastic Offset Program (POP) has actively supported these areas for over a year, with extensive efforts in Thandwe Division’s Ngapali and Singaung communities. Now, POP is expanding to support Yangon, where sustainable waste management, eco-friendly livelihood opportunities, and environmental awareness…
At Starboard’s Plastic Offset Program, we believe that education is crucial for building a sustainable future. So, in addition to organizing cleanups, we are committed to providing education to empower young people to become ambassadors for the planet. Through our POP Environmental Education Program, we aim to address key challenges facing the environment, by raising…
Alongside our commitment to environmental protection, a deeper mission also lies at the heart of our Plastic Offset Program (POP) in Myanmar: to empower local communities. While it’s essential to address plastic waste, it’s equally vital to ensure that the people on the frontlines of these efforts, our collectors, have access to opportunities that provide…
The leading water sports manufacturer, renowned for designing this year’s new iQFOiL Olympic Windsurfing Class, won the award for turning their environmental impact upside down. In collaboration with the International Olympic Committee, BBC Green Sports Awards, and UN Global Climate Action, the Sport Positive Awards aim to celebrate those taking a lead in using the power…
Are you passionate about protecting the planet and eager to make an impact in the watersports industry? Starboard is seeking a dedicated Eco Sales and Marketing Coordinator to join our team in Bangkok, Thailand. As a leader in the watersports industry, we’re not only committed to creating high quality, innovative, products but also to reducing…
The eQFOiL | Exploring Sustainability Through Olympic Windsurf Board Design. Recognising the ever-increasing need to undo the damage that humans are having on the planet, Starboard, the designers of the iQFOiL, have been working to turn the negative impacts of their equipment board into positives. Through planting 22 mangroves for every full senior set up,…
Starboard leads the watersports industry with their designs, but with Starboard Blue, they also take a leading approach to environmental impact.
For every board made, Starboard plants 3 mangroves and collects 1.4 kg of beach plastic.
The iQFOiL class is dedicated to creating a better world for future generations. With Starboard Blue, the iQFOiL plants 22 mangroves and collects 11.4kg of beach plastic for every full senior setup.
The International Canoe Federation represents all national canoe organizations worldwide, and in 2021, they announced Starboard Blue as their environmental action partners.
Together, they direct the events for all ICF disciplines to a more environmentally positive pathway.
The Professional Windsurfers association wanted to reduce the environmental impact of their major events. Working with Starboard Blue, they took action by collecting set amounts of shoreline plastic and planting enough mangroves to make the events 10X climate-positive.