How plastic waste becomes designer furniture

Plastic waste is increasing rapidly all over the world. In this article we will introduce you to a unique company that is fighting plastic waste and making designer furniture out of plastic waste. Statistics show how plastic pollution is damaging the environment with toxic compounds. A World Economic Forum study predicts that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish.

To reduce plastic pollution, we need effective solutions. As TripLegend we believe that this must be one of the top priorities of the tourism industry.

In recent years, tourism businesses have worked efficiently to reduce their environmental impact. But as the statistics show, more needs to be done to create a plastic-free environment. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative Notes that "much of the plastic used in tourism is made to be thrown away and often cannot be recycled, resulting in large amounts of pollution."

To change this and create an environmentally friendly tourism environment, the initiative aims to bring the tourism industry together and calls for action. Their mission is to show how tourism can be part of the solution to end plastic pollution in the world. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative believes that "serious and coordinated action against plastic pollution" is crucial to preserve the environment and all destinations worth seeing.

But what can travelers do to create a plastic-free environment that is livable? The fact that many destinations do not have proper recycling systems makes it difficult for travelers to recycle their plastic. That's why we always advise our travelers to use reusable water bottles and bags when they travel.

Amsterdam: Making designer furniture from plastic waste

A company that makes designer furniture out of plastic waste? Would you believe us if we told you that just by taking one of the boat trips from Plastic Whale can have a positive impact on the environment via the Amsterdam canals? With Plastic's Whale's plastic fishing trip through the Amsterdam canals, you can join thousands of people who are ridding the canals of plastic waste.

Plastic Whale is the world's first professional plastic fishing company. The company's main goal is to show people that "economic value can be created from plastic waste by involving as many people and businesses as possible." Every year, Plastic Whale is joined by thousands of people who want to take part in a plastic fishery. This has now grown into a movement in the city that aims to end plastic pollution. With their slogan "Stop Talking. Let's start doing", Plastic Whale wants to raise awareness about the plastic problem in the world and call people to action.

Currently based in Amsterdam, Plastic Whale plans to work primarily in developing countries in the future. Last year, the company helped 17,978 people fish for plastic and rescued 40,500 plastic bottles to create designer furniture from plastic waste, which they call "trash turned into treasure".

If you too would like to reduce plastic pollution and waste in the world, and get to know a different side of Amsterdam that's local and authentic, we recommend the Plastic Fishing Tours from Plastic Whale.

What TripLegend is doing about plastic pollution

We at TripLegend are actively trying to fight plastic pollution by first and foremost reducing our consumption and organizing plastic cleanup campaigns with our team. We know that this is only a small step, but even small steps count in the fight against this worldwide problem. Follow us on Instagramto learn more about our activities against plastic pollution & our next cleanups. If you want to learn more about the impact of plastic on our environment and especially on our oceans, we can recommend the documentary film A Plastic Ocean highly recommend.