The Great Bubble Barrier
@thegreatbubblebarrier.com
A Smart Solution to Plastic Pollution.
A Dutch social enterprise, founded in 2017, which developed an effective technology to stop plastic pollution in rivers before it flows into our oceans, using bubbles.
www.thegreatbubblebarrier.com
A Dutch social enterprise, founded in 2017, which developed an effective technology to stop plastic pollution in rivers before it flows into our oceans, using bubbles.
www.thegreatbubblebarrier.com
September 20th is World Cleanup Day. Join 70 million others during a worldwide cleanup. Find one in your area or start your own: cstu.io/a5efb0/
#WorldCleanupDay #PlasticPollution #Amsterdam
#WorldCleanupDay #PlasticPollution #Amsterdam
September 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
September 20th is World Cleanup Day. Join 70 million others during a worldwide cleanup. Find one in your area or start your own: cstu.io/a5efb0/
#WorldCleanupDay #PlasticPollution #Amsterdam
#WorldCleanupDay #PlasticPollution #Amsterdam
Good news deserves a headline too 🌊
This month's #TheStream: We explore the new EU packaging rules
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https://cstu.io/086d52
#TheStream #PositiveNews
This month's #TheStream: We explore the new EU packaging rules
Sign up via the link below.
https://cstu.io/086d52
#TheStream #PositiveNews
September 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Good news deserves a headline too 🌊
This month's #TheStream: We explore the new EU packaging rules
Sign up via the link below.
https://cstu.io/086d52
#TheStream #PositiveNews
This month's #TheStream: We explore the new EU packaging rules
Sign up via the link below.
https://cstu.io/086d52
#TheStream #PositiveNews
Spot it before you scroll past 🫧
This is Bubble Barrier Amsterdam, quietly catching plastic before it reaches the North Sea.
Over 1,000,000 pieces and counting since 2019.
#Amsterdam #BubbleBarrier #PlasticPollution
This is Bubble Barrier Amsterdam, quietly catching plastic before it reaches the North Sea.
Over 1,000,000 pieces and counting since 2019.
#Amsterdam #BubbleBarrier #PlasticPollution
August 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Spot it before you scroll past 🫧
This is Bubble Barrier Amsterdam, quietly catching plastic before it reaches the North Sea.
Over 1,000,000 pieces and counting since 2019.
#Amsterdam #BubbleBarrier #PlasticPollution
This is Bubble Barrier Amsterdam, quietly catching plastic before it reaches the North Sea.
Over 1,000,000 pieces and counting since 2019.
#Amsterdam #BubbleBarrier #PlasticPollution
Everything about city planning and urban innovation will be centred at the Utopian Hours Event in Rotterdam next week.
Find our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, who will be representing The Great Bubble Barrier.
📅 29 May 2026
🕐 15:30 - 16:00
📍 Groothandelsgebouwen, Rotterdam
Find our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, who will be representing The Great Bubble Barrier.
📅 29 May 2026
🕐 15:30 - 16:00
📍 Groothandelsgebouwen, Rotterdam
May 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Everything about city planning and urban innovation will be centred at the Utopian Hours Event in Rotterdam next week.
Find our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, who will be representing The Great Bubble Barrier.
📅 29 May 2026
🕐 15:30 - 16:00
📍 Groothandelsgebouwen, Rotterdam
Find our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, who will be representing The Great Bubble Barrier.
📅 29 May 2026
🕐 15:30 - 16:00
📍 Groothandelsgebouwen, Rotterdam
Wij mochten Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer, Tweede Kamerlid voor D66.nl en verantwoordelijk voor Wadden, Water, Natuur en Dierenwelzijn, verwelkomen bij onze Bubble Barrier Harlingen. Dank voor het luisteren naar ons verhaal. Deze momenten steunen ons om het plasticprobleem landelijk aan te pakken. 🫧
May 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Wij mochten Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer, Tweede Kamerlid voor D66.nl en verantwoordelijk voor Wadden, Water, Natuur en Dierenwelzijn, verwelkomen bij onze Bubble Barrier Harlingen. Dank voor het luisteren naar ons verhaal. Deze momenten steunen ons om het plasticprobleem landelijk aan te pakken. 🫧
Join us for a free tour of our Bubble Barrier in Amsterdam as a side event to Katapult Future Fest
📍 Westerdoksplein 20, Amsterdam
📅 Tuesday, 26 May
🕑 14:00 – 15:00
🎟 Free, registration required: https://cstu.io/478ef1
Photos: TheGreat Bubble Barrier & Denzel Engel
#KatapultFutureFest #KFF26
📍 Westerdoksplein 20, Amsterdam
📅 Tuesday, 26 May
🕑 14:00 – 15:00
🎟 Free, registration required: https://cstu.io/478ef1
Photos: TheGreat Bubble Barrier & Denzel Engel
#KatapultFutureFest #KFF26
May 18, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Join us for a free tour of our Bubble Barrier in Amsterdam as a side event to Katapult Future Fest
📍 Westerdoksplein 20, Amsterdam
📅 Tuesday, 26 May
🕑 14:00 – 15:00
🎟 Free, registration required: https://cstu.io/478ef1
Photos: TheGreat Bubble Barrier & Denzel Engel
#KatapultFutureFest #KFF26
📍 Westerdoksplein 20, Amsterdam
📅 Tuesday, 26 May
🕑 14:00 – 15:00
🎟 Free, registration required: https://cstu.io/478ef1
Photos: TheGreat Bubble Barrier & Denzel Engel
#KatapultFutureFest #KFF26
Katapult Future Fest is coming to Amsterdam from 27 - 29 May 2026! Our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, will be speaking as part of the session on 'Ocean Systems Change'.
📅 28 May 2026
🕐 13:00 - 14:00
📍 The Church, Ruigoord Village
Grab your tickets at cstu.io/42cfb4,
#KFF26
📅 28 May 2026
🕐 13:00 - 14:00
📍 The Church, Ruigoord Village
Grab your tickets at cstu.io/42cfb4,
#KFF26
May 15, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Katapult Future Fest is coming to Amsterdam from 27 - 29 May 2026! Our co-founder, Anne Marieke Eveleens, will be speaking as part of the session on 'Ocean Systems Change'.
📅 28 May 2026
🕐 13:00 - 14:00
📍 The Church, Ruigoord Village
Grab your tickets at cstu.io/42cfb4,
#KFF26
📅 28 May 2026
🕐 13:00 - 14:00
📍 The Church, Ruigoord Village
Grab your tickets at cstu.io/42cfb4,
#KFF26
Last month we attended the Future Urban Trends Event in Italy. We took the stage to present our Bubble Barrier, and we got to engage in conversations with urban innovators and city leaders who are each redefining the urban system in their own way. Thank you for receiving us with such enthusiasm!
April 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Last month we attended the Future Urban Trends Event in Italy. We took the stage to present our Bubble Barrier, and we got to engage in conversations with urban innovators and city leaders who are each redefining the urban system in their own way. Thank you for receiving us with such enthusiasm!
Tijdens een recent evenement 'Blauwe Zone Zomergasten' in Kaag en Braassem deelde onze co-founder Francis een persoonlijk en inspirerend verhaal over eigenaarschap. De wereld om ons heen is gevormd, bedacht, ontworpen en uitgevoerd door mensen. Jij hebt de keuze welk verschil je maakt in de wereld
April 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Tijdens een recent evenement 'Blauwe Zone Zomergasten' in Kaag en Braassem deelde onze co-founder Francis een persoonlijk en inspirerend verhaal over eigenaarschap. De wereld om ons heen is gevormd, bedacht, ontworpen en uitgevoerd door mensen. Jij hebt de keuze welk verschil je maakt in de wereld
9 years ago, we started with a simple idea:
to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean 🌊
Today, The Great Bubble Barrier has 4 installations across Europe,
and over 1,000,000 pieces of plastic captured 🗑️
We’re only just getting started 🌍🫧
to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean 🌊
Today, The Great Bubble Barrier has 4 installations across Europe,
and over 1,000,000 pieces of plastic captured 🗑️
We’re only just getting started 🌍🫧
April 7, 2026 at 2:07 PM
9 years ago, we started with a simple idea:
to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean 🌊
Today, The Great Bubble Barrier has 4 installations across Europe,
and over 1,000,000 pieces of plastic captured 🗑️
We’re only just getting started 🌍🫧
to stop plastic before it reaches the ocean 🌊
Today, The Great Bubble Barrier has 4 installations across Europe,
and over 1,000,000 pieces of plastic captured 🗑️
We’re only just getting started 🌍🫧
Meet the founders behind The Great Bubble Barrier: Anne Marieke Eveleens, Francis Zoet, Saskia Studer, and Philip Ehrhorn. Today, Anne Marieke, Francis, and Philip remain closely involved in the daily management of the company. Different disciplines. One shared mission: plastic-free rivers
April 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Meet the founders behind The Great Bubble Barrier: Anne Marieke Eveleens, Francis Zoet, Saskia Studer, and Philip Ehrhorn. Today, Anne Marieke, Francis, and Philip remain closely involved in the daily management of the company. Different disciplines. One shared mission: plastic-free rivers
A study found that around 1,000 rivers account for 80% of global riverine plastic emissions, mostly small- to medium-sized waterways. Perfect for a Bubble Barrier. By stopping plastic close to the source, we prevent it from ever reaching the sea.
Source: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Source: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
March 30, 2026 at 5:48 PM
A study found that around 1,000 rivers account for 80% of global riverine plastic emissions, mostly small- to medium-sized waterways. Perfect for a Bubble Barrier. By stopping plastic close to the source, we prevent it from ever reaching the sea.
Source: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Source: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Join us this Thursday, the 26th of March, at Future Urban Trends at the OGR in Turin, Italy! 🇮🇹
A free event where Co-founder Anne Marieke Eveleens will be taking the stage between 15:50-16.20.
Don't forget to book your 1:1 with Anne Marieke here: https://cstu.io/211923
A free event where Co-founder Anne Marieke Eveleens will be taking the stage between 15:50-16.20.
Don't forget to book your 1:1 with Anne Marieke here: https://cstu.io/211923
March 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Join us this Thursday, the 26th of March, at Future Urban Trends at the OGR in Turin, Italy! 🇮🇹
A free event where Co-founder Anne Marieke Eveleens will be taking the stage between 15:50-16.20.
Don't forget to book your 1:1 with Anne Marieke here: https://cstu.io/211923
A free event where Co-founder Anne Marieke Eveleens will be taking the stage between 15:50-16.20.
Don't forget to book your 1:1 with Anne Marieke here: https://cstu.io/211923
The past month, we collaborated with Rotterdam School of Management, where MSc Global Business and Sustainability students explored and analysed our business model. Grateful for moments like these where we can connect with like-minded organisations and talented students who are shaping what’s next.
March 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
The past month, we collaborated with Rotterdam School of Management, where MSc Global Business and Sustainability students explored and analysed our business model. Grateful for moments like these where we can connect with like-minded organisations and talented students who are shaping what’s next.
Last week, we visited the students at the primary school IKC 't Wad in Harlingen, where we shared our mission for plastic-free waterways and inspired our future environmental stewards! Seeing the kids so engaged and curious to see our Bubble Barrier filled us with hope and motivation to continue🌱
February 26, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Last week, we visited the students at the primary school IKC 't Wad in Harlingen, where we shared our mission for plastic-free waterways and inspired our future environmental stewards! Seeing the kids so engaged and curious to see our Bubble Barrier filled us with hope and motivation to continue🌱
Last week, we welcomed a delegation from Thailand to Amsterdam for a tour of our Bubble Barrier system. We also reflected on the feasibility study conducted in 2024 to assess the potential of implementing a Bubble Barrier in Bangkok.
We feel inspired to explore how we can work together.
We feel inspired to explore how we can work together.
February 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Last week, we welcomed a delegation from Thailand to Amsterdam for a tour of our Bubble Barrier system. We also reflected on the feasibility study conducted in 2024 to assess the potential of implementing a Bubble Barrier in Bangkok.
We feel inspired to explore how we can work together.
We feel inspired to explore how we can work together.
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week showed how they are turning a long-term vision into action at high speed. With permission to move boldly, innovation accelerates impressively. It was inspiring to connect with many (female) entrepreneurs who all share a drive to build a more sustainable future! 🤲
January 27, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week showed how they are turning a long-term vision into action at high speed. With permission to move boldly, innovation accelerates impressively. It was inspiring to connect with many (female) entrepreneurs who all share a drive to build a more sustainable future! 🤲
While we didn’t take home the category prize this time, we leave the Zayed Sustainability Prize and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week feeling incredibly grateful and energised.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners: Jade, N&E Innovations, Stattus4, Build Up Nepal, BASE.
And to the Global High Schools.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners: Jade, N&E Innovations, Stattus4, Build Up Nepal, BASE.
And to the Global High Schools.
January 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
While we didn’t take home the category prize this time, we leave the Zayed Sustainability Prize and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week feeling incredibly grateful and energised.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners: Jade, N&E Innovations, Stattus4, Build Up Nepal, BASE.
And to the Global High Schools.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners: Jade, N&E Innovations, Stattus4, Build Up Nepal, BASE.
And to the Global High Schools.
Join us tomorrow as the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 are announced! 🎉 We are honoured to be a finalist, with the opportunity to win USD $1 million to help scale our impact.
🕐 When: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 07:00 - 08:30 (CET)
🗺️ Where: Livestream: https://cstu.io/793d31
🕐 When: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 07:00 - 08:30 (CET)
🗺️ Where: Livestream: https://cstu.io/793d31
January 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Join us tomorrow as the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2026 are announced! 🎉 We are honoured to be a finalist, with the opportunity to win USD $1 million to help scale our impact.
🕐 When: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 07:00 - 08:30 (CET)
🗺️ Where: Livestream: https://cstu.io/793d31
🕐 When: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 | 07:00 - 08:30 (CET)
🗺️ Where: Livestream: https://cstu.io/793d31
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has finally been ratified 🌏 🐠
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
November 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has finally been ratified 🌏 🐠
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
This global agreement will help safeguard two-thirds of our ocean and thereby pave the way for stronger conservation efforts and more sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full blog here: https://cstu.io/2e3ac1
A few weeks ago, our co-founder travelled to Rio de Janeiro to proudly represent The Great Bubble Barrier at this year’s Earthshot Week and celebrate this year's winners!
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A few weeks ago, our co-founder travelled to Rio de Janeiro to proudly represent The Great Bubble Barrier at this year’s Earthshot Week and celebrate this year's winners!
Make a one-off donation as a company or individual, and honour someone special with a gift that truly makes an impact 🎁
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Make a one-off donation as a company or individual, and honour someone special with a gift that truly makes an impact 🎁
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
Make your donation here: thegreatbubblebarrier.com/donate/
And complete the form to receive your certificate: bit.ly/TGBB_Certifi...
“Je kan alles in het water gooien, maar je mag er niet zomaar iets neerleggen.” Aldus co-founder Francis Zoet in een recent interview met @Telegraaf.nl. “Het gekke is dat niemand verantwoordelijk is voor plastic in water.”
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
November 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“Je kan alles in het water gooien, maar je mag er niet zomaar iets neerleggen.” Aldus co-founder Francis Zoet in een recent interview met @Telegraaf.nl. “Het gekke is dat niemand verantwoordelijk is voor plastic in water.”
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
➡️ Lees het volledige artikel: https://cstu.io/cb8367
Last week we visited KIMO International in Inverness. We’re proud to be part of this conversation as The Great Bubble Barrier and to come together with a shared goal: cleaner waterways. Spaces like this foster collaboration, invite mutual support, and strengthen our collective impact!
October 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Last week we visited KIMO International in Inverness. We’re proud to be part of this conversation as The Great Bubble Barrier and to come together with a shared goal: cleaner waterways. Spaces like this foster collaboration, invite mutual support, and strengthen our collective impact!
From 4–6 November, we’ll be back in Barcelona for @smartcityexpo.bsky.social 2025 — a global meeting point for smart cities and urban innovation.
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
October 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
From 4–6 November, we’ll be back in Barcelona for @smartcityexpo.bsky.social 2025 — a global meeting point for smart cities and urban innovation.
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25
Come meet us at the Startup Area at the Innovation Playground or the OCEANOVATION Innovation Hub at the Tomorrow.BlueEconomy plaza.
#SCEWC25