Sustainability, Reuse, and Upcycling – Our Projects
We believe that re- and upcycling in the yachting and port sectors are essential to a maritime circular economy. We use old and used materials, either upgrading them (upcycling) or specifically utilizing recycled materials to create new products for boatbuilding or port operations. Here is an overview of our projects and our partners.
NEMO – Clean Up Raft
Growing environmental pressures—such as algae blooms, loss of biodiversity, fish deaths, and, in particular, litter in the Media Harbor—have prompted us to rethink our approach. To address these challenges in a creative and sustainable way, we have developed the first environmental raft for the Media Harbor.
Zero Garden
Sustainable and holistic urban farming is the key to the future of safe and healthy food production. We paid particular attention to the container’s construction biology.
The insulation was made using Armacell recycled rigid foam panels made from PET bottles.
Wall Plaster: Info Link
Amtico's Germ-Free Flooring: Info Link
Floating Design Biotopes
After extensive testing, we have now developed a new sustainable and durable biotope island. It consists of laser-cut stainless steel sheets from SCHÄFER Lochbleche, SIMONA Ecoplastiq, and Thermokork as the floating elements.
The water-purifying plants are grown in biodegradable plant pots:
Floating Biotope Garden
Made from River Plastic
A groundbreaking idea from Rotterdam. Our partner Ramon Knoesters from Clear Rivers came up with the idea of separating river plastic and upcycling it into new HDPE. The results include floating trash traps and biotope gardens.
Used Stainless Steel
Microplastics and nanoplastics are found in all packaging and plant containers. We use used KEG beer kegs and stainless steel tubs to grow our vegetables and aquatic plants.
Goldeimer Toilet Paper
We use only Goldeimer toilet paper at the marina. It is made from 100% unbleached, recycled cardboard and is 3-ply. It is certified with the “Blue Angel” eco-label, which guarantees energy- and water-efficient production. The packaging is made from a special film consisting of 50% recycled “post-consumer” (PCR) plastic and 50% virgin plastic.
Riva Water Filters
For your well-being and health, we use Riva water filters in our restroom facilities. At their core, these filters consist of high-quality, compressed block activated carbon made from coconut shells, often combined with EM ceramics (Effective Microorganisms) or mineral granules. The cartridge housings of the rivaALVA series are made from eco-friendly, bio-based, biodegradable materials (renewable resources), while the outer filter housings are made of food-safe anodized aluminum or stainless steel. The entire filter is recyclable. Are you interested in purchasing these filters? We would be happy to advise you.
GREENLINE rPET Rope
With the Greenline rope, Hamburg-based marine supplier Toplicht is taking a groundbreaking step by offering the first rope made entirely from rPET fibers. The rope is available in black or in a classic hemp-colored look with fine green identification threads and is well-suited for sheets, halyards, and stretch lines. The PET bottles collected in the Netherlands are transformed into rope locally. The supple and flexible Greenline Classic is characterized by low stretch and good abrasion and winch resistance. Breaking strength, UV resistance, durability, and elongation are of the same quality as conventional rope.
KRAIBURG Relastec: The Best Possible Use for a Car Tire
Every year, tens of thousands of square meters of exhibition flooring are discarded at Boot Düsseldorf. We didn’t want to be part of that, so in collaboration with Kraiburg Relastic, we installed reusable flooring made from recycled tires. Kraiburg is a leading manufacturer of finished products made from recycled rubber granulate, designed for sustainability and durability. The company transforms approximately 60,000 to 85,000 tons of scrap rubber into high-quality products every year. We also use these products as gangway runners, bumpers, and roof insulation on our raft Nemo.
