Bertrand Piccard, founder Solar Impulse Foundation: “Since my round-the-world solar flight in 2016, I challenged the Solar Impulse Foundation to identify 1,000 solutions to protect the environment in a profitable way. It is fascinating to see the potential of innovation to turn world challenges into opportunities. The Circular Explorer is a great example, with its vital mission to push the boundaries of the circular economy to protect our ocean from plastic waste. I am excited to witness it as it embarks on its journey and will follow every step of its action.”
Günther Bonin, founder One Earth - One Ocean: “One Earth - One Ocean has been working to protect marine ecosystems since 2011. The Circular Explorer is our most advanced experiment to date. Fully powered by solar energy and designed to recover four tons of plastic waste per day, I look forward to seeing it make a real difference.”
Jan Jenisch, Holcim CEO: “Everyone has a role to play to preserve our ocean. We are proud supporters of the Circular Explorer to be part of the solution. I am inspired to see how young change-makers can act as catalysts to solve some of our world’s greatest challenges. The Circular Explorer’s education and science programs are designed to mobilize them to take action.”
George Agriogiannis, Holcim CEO, Australia and New Zealand: "Construction materials have the extraordinary advantage of being recyclable, with potential to contribute to a more circular economy resulting in less waste. Holcim launched ECOPact green concrete in Australia earlier this year, with 30% to 60% less embodied carbon. We are proud to be directly contributing to a more sustainable environment through local innovations and inspired global projects such as the Circular Explorer.”