Indonesian Students Turn Plastic Awareness into Action
We developed global Plastic Clever Schools resources and tested them in 20 Indonesian schools. This collaboration with Common Seas is a milestone for education on plastic pollution.
River Cleanup invites you to “Send Dirty Pics”
We launched a bold new campaign developed together with marketing students from Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences: "Send Dirty Pics"
The plastics industry wants more evidence of harm. The tobacco industry wanted the same.
Opinion piece by Thomas de Groote, founder and CEO of River Cleanup
River Cleanup Impact Event 2026: Scaling proven solutions through partnership
River Cleanup founder Thomas de Groote selected as an Ashoka Fellow
Thomas de Groote joins the global network of changemakers as an Ashoka Fellow, bringing new momentum to River Cleanup’s mission.
Z-Impact Pioneers Spotlights Founder Thomas de Groote
The episode features founder Thomas de Groote as he reflects on the journey that shaped River Cleanup from a simple idea into an international movement.