River Cleanup
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River Cleanup is an environmental organization that removes plastic waste from rivers and waterways and runs education and awareness programs to prevent plastic pollution. It works with a global community of volunteers and partners, and operates a Clean River Model and Response Unit toward a goal of making 1,000 rivers plastic-free by 2050.
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Thomas de GrooteFounder & CEOThomas de Groote worked in healthcare as a lean coach, program manager, and change manager before founding River Cleanup in 2019, an organization focused on removing plastic waste from rivers and waterways globally.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does River Cleanup do?
- River Cleanup is an environmental organization that removes plastic waste from rivers and waterways and runs education and awareness programs to prevent plastic pollution. It works with a global community of volunteers and partners, and operates a Clean River Model and Response Unit toward a goal of making 1,000 rivers plastic-free by 2050.
- Who founded River Cleanup?
- River Cleanup was founded by Thomas de Groote.
- Who are River Cleanup's investors?
- River Cleanup's investors include Victrix.
