Phonecases3D, the official phonecase supplier to major sports clubs such as Manchester City and FC Barcelona, has partnered with Starboard, recipient of the World Sailing’s Sustainability Award and IOC’s Sport Positive award, to drive eco-action and help fans support ocean health and community initiatives.
Starboard, renowned for designing the iQFOiL Olympic Windsurfing Class, 5 consecutive SUP connect brand of the year awards, and 15 PWA constructors titles, offers high-quality impact credits through its Plastic Offset Program (POP). POP removes all types of plastic waste within 50 meters of the shoreline on beaches in Myanmar and Thailand. Through this partnership, Phonecases3D is the first company to invest in Starboard’s verified VERRA plastic credits. This contribution represents one tonne of plastic waste collected—equivalent to 32,258 phone cases weighing 31 grams each.
In addition to removing plastic from the environment, Starboard’s POP empowers local communities by supporting waste management infrastructure, leading educational school programs, and providing livelihood workshops.
By investing in plastic credits, Phonecases3D strengthens its broader sustainability initiatives. Phonecases3D takes pride in offering certified compostable phone cases designed to be disposed of alongside organic waste. The team manufactures biodegradable cases from plant-derived biopolymers and renewable materials which meet the European standard certificate EN 13432: 2000-12. Such progressive actions align with the company’s 10-point sustainability manifesto.
Building on this shared commitment to sustainability, Starboard and Phonecases3D teamed up to launch a special line of biodegradable phone cases featuring exclusive Starboard branding. The design of eco-conscious cases provides fans and customers with a stylish and responsible way to represent the brand with purpose.
Christian Nyborg, Phonecases3D CEO, describes the company’s new partnership,
“We are thrilled to be part of this project, supporting valuable and immediate action to combat plastic pollution and empower local communities. While plastic is, unfortunately, part of our lives, the POP plays a crucial role in removing plastic that would otherwise remain in the environment.”
Svein Rasmussen, Starboard CEO and former Olympic Windsurfer, explains the importance of POP,
“Until governments and companies reduce and stop ocean plastic pollution, POP enables us and other environmentally conscious entities to protect our oceans.”
Together, Phonecases3D and Starboard are demonstrating how sports and business can unite to make a real-world environmental impact.
Join Us In Accelerating Eco Action:
Starboard and Phonecases3D invite fans and the private sector to join the eco-action. For more information on plastic credits and how you or your company can get involved, please email eco@star-board.com.
About Phonecases3D
Phonecases3D creates tailor-made phone products for 100 brands and is present across 7 countries. The company holds official licenses with large clubs like Manchester City, FC Barcelona, and Atletico de Madrid to smaller local brands. The company is committed to sustainability, offering compostable phone cases and actively reducing its plastic footprint.
Website: https://www.phonecases3d.com/en/
About Starboard
Since 1994, Starboard, founded by Svein Rasmussen, has been a leading innovator in windsurfing, stand-up paddleboarding, wingfoiling, and the Olympic windsurf provider. Starboard has earned recognition for its commitment to sustainability and positive environmental impact through programs like its Plastic Offset Program.
Learn more about the initiative at Starboard Plastic Offset Program.
Starboard’s website: https://star-board.com/
