History
In 2017, the Cleanwave founders, Line Hadsbjerg and Philipp Baier, together with the support of a dedicated team, set out to find solutions to prevent single-use plastic and create a movement of like-minded businesses and individuals who were committed to shifting the single-use culture to a reuse mindset. This was achieved by creating the first network of water refill points across the Balearic Islands, where residents and tourists can fill their reusable water bottles, thus providing an alternative solution to plastic water bottles.
The initiative grew rapidly, which led to developing a creative educational program, producing an award winning documentary film , installing the first, of now many, public water fountains in the streets of Palma, in collaboration with the local government, mobilizing community engagement and providing single-use plastic free water solutions to events across the islands.
However, in 2020, there was a realisation that if Cleanwave was truly to have an impact, the projects had to aim beyond plastic solutions and awareness, to include active preservation and restoration of the natural world. Therefore, in 2020, the Founding team decided to change the organisation from an association (Onaneta-Cleanwave Association) to a foundation (Cleanwave Foundation), with the intention to involve communities in the protection and regeneration of the land and the sea in the Mediterranean.
Together with a passionate and dedicated team, we share a vision of the Balearics to be a globally recognised template and role model for regenerative living by 2030.
Motivation
We believe that we are deeply connected to nature. We are nature and We belong to the earth along with the other living beings. It is our responsibility preserve, restore and regenerate the natural world, and we aspire to do so carefully and empathy.
Culture and Values
We use our creativity to expand our perspective, making sure that our actions include all members of society, whom we consider equal. We are committed to open, honest and transparent communication, and we aspire that these values are reflected in a coherent way in all our actions. We strive to be well informed and that our learning and knowledge is accessible to everyone.