Do you have questions about our work and our projects? We have compiled the most important information about everwave below.
Do you have questions about our work and our projects? We have compiled the most important information about everwave below.
everwave is a German impact company from Aachen that actively fights against waste and plastic in rivers and waterways. Through our product, Plastic Credits, we show that marine and water protection can be part of a functioning business model and offer companies a transparent and effective solution to get involved.
We go far beyond classic cleanups. everwave combines proprietary technology, transparency and local responsibility with a visible, long-term environmental impact:
In this way, we create real solutions for real environmental problems – visible, verifiable and with a long-term impact on the ground.
Since our foundation in 2018, we have already removed several million kilograms of waste from bodies of water and the number is growing every day. Every kilogram collected brings us closer to our goal – a cleaner and more liveable environment for everyone. On our impact page you can track our waste collection figures transparently.
We focus on maximum transparency and digital traceability. Every single step – from collection to the issue of Plastic Credits – is documented and checked:
Our aim is to recycle the collected waste in the best possible way. The basis for this is our certification in accordance with the Ocean Bound Plastic Standard, which ensures that no collected material can be returned to nature.
We are a transparent company and also report on challenges:
In Albania, around two thirds of the waste collected consists of recyclable material (mainly PET). This is pressed in our zero-waste center and transported to recycling centers in Tirana. The remaining third of non-recyclable waste currently has to be disposed of in a secure local landfill. This is not the standard we are aiming for. It is important to note that waste that ends up in landfill is not sold as plastic credit.
We are working hard to develop sustainable solutions here too and to expand the local infrastructure together with partners so that even more materials can be recycled in the future.
We collect everything that doesn’t belong in the water! Of course, plastic is particularly harmful to the environment, but we also collect many other things: from car tires to refrigerators to textiles – the composition varies greatly depending on the region. We’re not just interested in plastic, but in everything that harms nature. And don’t worry, before we process the material further, we separate and sort it into different categories so that we can process it accordingly.
No – our approach creates measurable and verifiable impact. With our waste collection boats and local teams, we collect plastic directly from rivers and waters before it reaches the sea. Every Plastic Credit is transparently traceable and documented by an official waste collection certificate.
Of course, our Plastic Credits do not replace zero-waste programs or the responsibility of companies to avoid waste. But we do make an important contribution: we clean up existing pollution, create local jobs and ensure that waste is recycled or reused in the best possible way.
We are active worldwide in various long-term cleanup missions. Our current projects include missions in Cambodia, Thailand and Albania. Learn more here more about our projects.
We analyze regions with high environmental pollution, especially rivers with high levels of plastic pollution that carry waste into the oceans. We work with local partners, governments and companies to develop long-term solutions. New project locations generate high initial costs – which is why we rely on long-term partnerships.
We use a range of innovative technologies to remove waste from the water and promote recycling at the same time. These include our specially developed waste collection boats, floating barriers, mobile sorting containers and our zero-waste centers. These technologies not only help us to efficiently remove huge amounts of waste, but also to sort valuable materials on site and return them to the recycling cycle.
Yes, companies can support specific projects by donating Plastic Credits to finance our cleanup missions. Private individuals can support us through donations or indirectly through purchasing products from our partners products.
Companies can support us through Plastic Credits or strategic partnerships. Together we develop tailor-made solutions to reduce pollution and make sustainable commitment visible. Contact us for more information on how your company can become part of the wave.
A partnership with everwave offers many advantages:
We offer various cooperation options: from joint social media campaigns, to linking plastic credits – i.e. the collection of waste – to products or services, to strategic partnerships. Each partnership is individually tailored to the needs of the company and together we develop tailor-made solutions to reduce pollution and make your commitment visible. Contact us for more information on how your company can become part of the wave.
Our partners are companies that want to take real responsibility and reduce their environmental footprint. We offer tailor-made solutions for both large companies subject to CSRD obligations and small and medium-sized enterprises. If your company wants to reduce its ecological footprint, is committed to the environment/water/waste reduction and wants to make a real impact, you can become part of the wave!
Our impact is measurable and transparent. Every mission is documented, the quantities of waste collected are precisely recorded and prepared in detailed reports for our partners. This means you can always see when and where your material was collected – with waste collection certificates for maximum transparency.
Plastic Credits are transparent proof of genuine environmental protection: each credit represents 1 kilogram of plastic that has been removed from rivers or waters in accordance with the international Ocean Bound Plastic Standard and recycled in the best possible way.
For companies, this means they can demonstrate their contribution to sustainability in a visible, measurable and credible way – with a clear figure, certificate and storytelling potential. Plastic Credits are therefore not abstract compensation, but a direct, verifiable impact. Here you can find more information about Plastic Credits.
Plastic Credits work very simply. One credit is generated for every kilogram of waste we remove from the water – that is, 1 credit equals 1 kg of waste. Companies purchase these credits to support their sustainability goals. We provide transparent reports that document exactly when and where the waste was collected. This allows your company to link Plastic Credits directly to products or services and integrate them into its sustainability strategy. In short: with every Plastic Credit you buy, you help us to make the environment a little cleaner!
We guarantee full transparency: every plastic credit is clearly recorded using our own software solution and can be traced from the point of collection to the point of certificate issue.
This is how we ensure that every credit stands for real, verified and documented waste – traceable and credible.
The Ocean Bound Plastic Standard and the associated certification specifically promote projects that remove plastic waste from the environment. They create a scientifically sound and transparently verifiable basis to ensure that collected waste actually originates from endangered zones.
For everwave this means:
Our project location in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is currently certified to the OBP standard. We are planning certification for Albania in the second half of 2025. In all projects, whether already officially certified or not, we work to the same high standards and already meet the requirements of the OBP standard across the board.
Companies can use our campaigns to make their commitment to environmental protection visible, support their sustainability goals and actively involve their community. They also strengthen brand perception and send out a clear signal for water protection.
At everwave, you can choose from various campaign formats that perfectly suit your company. Whether it’s social media campaigns, impact-based marketing or exciting corporate challenges – we offer you many opportunities to get involved. You can either set up your own project or take part in existing campaigns such as our #1like1kilo or Blue Friday. Take a look here if you want to find out more about our upcoming campaigns.
Companies can contact us directly to participate in one or more campaigns. We will assist with the implementation and provide materials to maximize the impact of the campaign. Feel free to contact us at cooperations@everwave.de.
Yes, we work with companies to develop customized campaigns that fit their values and goals. Whether through a creative social media campaign or a long-term partnership, we help find the right approach for maximum impact.
