Clemens Feigl
CEO & Co-Founder of everwave. Clemens drives everwave’s vision of stopping plastic pollution where it originates. He is committed to developing transparent, effective solutions to tackle pollution in rivers and oceans.
Articles by Clemens Feigl
29.10.2026
Plastic pollution threatens ecosystems and economic livelihoods
Plastic pollution threatens not only ecosystems but also economic livelihoods. Discover why rivers play a key role and how everwave is taking action.
04.08.2025
Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
The United Nations is negotiating a global plastics treaty aimed at reducing plastic pollution worldwide. The talks in Geneva could prove decisive in shaping how the production,...
09.06.2025
UN Ocean Conference in Nice: Fighting Plastic Pollution
The 2025 UN Ocean Conference brings together countries from around the world to advance solutions for plastic pollution, ocean conservation, and the protection of marine ecosyst...
16.05.2025
A Look Back: From a Vision to 2 Million Kilograms of Waste Removed
Five years ago, it all started with a vision for cleaner rivers. Today, together with partners around the world, everwave has removed more than 2 million kilograms of waste from...
07.07.2025
Trash Compactor Instead of Office: Team Week in Albania
At the beginning of July 2025, the everwave team traded laptops for gloves and joined the work at our cleanup site in Albania. From a cleanup at the Ishëm Delta and a visit to t...
30.06.2026
Marine Plastic Pollution Affects Us All
Millions of tonnes of plastic enter the oceans every year, much of it carried there by rivers. Learn how plastic pollution reaches the sea, the impact it has on people and the e...
14.10.2025
Waste at Depths of More Than 5,000 Metres
Even at depths of more than 5,000 metres, plastic waste can be found on the ocean floor. New research highlights just how far global plastic pollution has spread and underscores...
08.06.2026
A Day on the Cleanup Boat
Every day, our team in Cambodia removes hundreds of kilograms of plastic waste from the Mekong River. Two boat operators share insights into their daily work, the challenges the...
20.08.2026
Plastic Instead of Paradise: How Plastic Waste Is Impacting Albania
Albania’s breathtaking natural landscapes are facing a growing challenge: plastic pollution. Discover how rivers such as the Ishmi contribute to pollution in the Mediterranean S...
03.09.2026
From Plastic Waste to a Regenerative Circular Economy
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Coastal cities such as Sihanoukville in Cambodia are particularly affected. That is why it is...
20.07.2026
Plastic Tax: EU Charge on Non-Recycled Plastic Packaging
The EU plastic tax explained: Discover how the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging works, who is responsible for paying it, and how it affects businesses across Europe.
27.08.2026
Packaging and Plastic Bottles Dominate Marine Pollution
Single-use plastic dominate coastlines worldwide: A recent study shows that food packaging, plastic bags, and cigarette-related waste are among the main drivers of global plasti...
03.04.2026
Microplastics Reach the Human Brain
Micro- and nanoplastics can enter the human body, but how they are distributed throughout the body and reach the brain remains largely unclear.
17.09.2025
Plastic Waste Exports from Germany: Where Does Our Plastic Really Go?
Germany is often considered a global leader in recycling, yet a significant share of its plastic waste is exported abroad. How much plastic is actually recycled, where does the ...
