Everwave cleans rivers with AI and rubbish collection boats, and raises awareness of clean waterways worldwide. Find out more about the organisation and its projects here.
In times when bad news is all around us, we don't want to overlook the positive things happening in the world. Today, we would like to introduce you to an organisation that combines education, research and innovative technologies.
everwave was founded in 2016 with the aim of sustainably cleaning rivers and their estuaries and thus protecting the oceans from pollution. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the world's oceans and affect their ecological balance. And this is where everwave comes in.
In collaboration with the German Institute for Artificial Intelligence, everwave is demonstrating how AI can be used effectively. The algorithm localises pollution hotspots and provides additional information about the type of waste and the appropriate cleaning measures.
To collect the waste, everwave uses waste collection boats. These accumulate the waste with additional barriers and prevent it from reaching the oceans.
The waste is recycled at local recycling facilities, with the aim of reintroducing as much recyclable material as possible into the material cycle.
However, raising awareness among the polluters is much more important. Through events, community engagement, and public communication, everwave is creating visibility for the challenges and possible solutions.
everwave is currently working not only in Thailand and Cambodia, but also in Europe
In Kukes, Albania, everwave is establishing a long-term clean-up mission by combining innovative technology and local cooperation. The region suffers from severe plastic and waste pollution, which is exacerbated by inadequate waste management systems, illegal landfills, and growing consumerism. With a garbage collection boat and the mobile sorting container prototype, the affected waters can be effectively cleared of garbage.
everwave inspires dedicated partners, people worldwide and also us to treat nature more responsibly. Their projects send a clear signal: change is possible if everyone pulls together – for clean waters and a future worth living.
