Dr. Tilman Flöhr
CTO & Co-Founder of everwave. Tilman sets up our projects on the ground and develops technologies that help stop plastic pollution in rivers and transparently track environmental impact.
Articles by Dr. Tilman Flöhr
29.05.2026
Microplastics: The Invisible Threat
Microplastics are everywhere: in our waterways, food, and even in the human body. But where do these tiny plastic particles come from, what impact do they have on our environmen...
16.04.2026
Artificial Intelligence for Waste Detection
How can artificial intelligence help detect plastic waste faster, identify pollution hotspots, and improve recycling processes? Discover the opportunities AI offers for a more s...
19.06.2026
SortX: The World's First Mobile Sorting Container
SortX brings waste sorting directly to where it is needed most: the cleanup site. The mobile sorting container enables efficient on-site recycling, reduces transportation distan...
18.05.2026
Co-Processing: What Happens to Non-Recyclable Plastic Waste?
Co-processing offers a solution for plastic waste that cannot be recycled. Learn how non-recyclable plastics are used in cement production, replacing fossil fuels and contributi...
02.03.2026
New Cleanup Operations in Siem Reap
Between the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat and Lake Tonlé Sap, our new cleanup site is taking shape in Cambodia. Through AI-powered waste detection, local collection i...
24.04.2026
Understanding Recycling: It's Not as Simple as It Seems
Recycling sounds simple, but the reality is often far more complex. Learn why not all plastics can be recycled equally, the challenges facing modern recycling systems, and why r...
10.03.2026
Breaking Down Plastic with Fungi: Can Microorganisms Solve the Plastic Crisis?
Can fungi break down plastic and help address the global plastic pollution crisis? Research is uncovering promising approaches for the biological degradation of plastic waste.
13.02.2026
Spotting Plastic Pollution from Above: How Aircraft Identify Pollution Hotspots
Can plastic pollution be detected from the air? Researchers are exploring how aircraft, advanced sensors, and artificial intelligence can help identify plastic pollution hotspot...
09.07.2026
Ocean Bound Plastic: Stopping Plastic Before It Reaches the Ocean
Ocean Bound Plastic refers to plastic waste that is highly likely to end up in the ocean. The OBP Standard ensures that this waste is collected on land and in rivers before it c...
08.05.2026
Lulzim Baumann: Working for Cleaner Rivers
From a polluted river in his backyard to an environmental pioneer in Albania: For years, Lulzim Baumann has been committed to protecting clean waterways and now works alongside ...
