Amsterdam-based fashion brand Scotch & Soda teamed up with Plastic Whale to create a special fishing boat for World Environment Day. Made from recycled plastic waste collected from canals in Amsterdam, the fishing boat helps to clean up the world's waterways and simultaneously brings attention to the global plastic pollution problem.
Officially dubbed The Free Spirit of Amsterdam, the plastic fishing boat makes the most of PET bottles that are washed and then processed into granules and fibers. The custom-made boat features Scotch & Soda's brand colors (tan, charcoal and cloud white) and it has a deck that's made from roughly 900 black plastic bottle caps. The spacious boat is powered by an electric motor and has the capacity to carry up to eight people.
Recycled Plastic Boats
Scotch & Soda and Plastic Whale Made a Fishing Boat from Recycled Bottles
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Plastic Products - This trend is pushing companies to embrace sustainability by creating products made from recycled plastic waste, opening the door for new business models in sustainable manufacturing and distribution.
2. Eco-friendly Partnerships - More companies are partnering with organizations focused on environmental protection to create products that raise awareness and provide solutions to the global plastic pollution problem, creating opportunities for cross-sector collaboration.
3. Electric Boats - Electric motors are becoming more common in boats as people look for more sustainable alternatives to gas-powered boating, leading to a need for innovative battery technology and more efficient designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands are incorporating sustainable manufacturing practices and making use of recycled materials, creating opportunities for environmentally-friendly clothing and accessories.
2. Environmental Protection - Organizations focused on protecting the environment are collaborating with businesses to create innovative solutions for reducing plastic pollution, resulting in new opportunities for sustainability-focused companies.
3. Boating - The boating industry is exploring more sustainable alternatives to gas-powered boats, leading to new opportunities for companies that specialize in creating electric boats and innovative battery technology for the boating industry.