Participation Call: Training & Expedition to Polar Regions for Microplastic and Climate Impact Research
#FOUNDATION
The Clean Planet Foundation (CPF) educates and takes action for the sustainable use of plastics, and reduction of carbon emissions. A not-for-profit organisation.
We believe that everyone deserves better, and provide community funding, sponsorship, investments and initiate projects to mitigate the impact of the plastic and climate crises across the UK and beyond.
flagship projects
Clean Planet Peninsula
The Clean Planet Foundation, the UK Polar Network, and polar adventurer, Antony Jinman Ed.D, have launched the Clean Planet Peninsula project to provide early-career scientists with fieldwork experience and undertake scientific research about the impact of microplastics on Polar Regions.
The initiative offers cost-effective training, remote fieldwork camps, and expeditions, focusing on plastic pollution and climate change impacts. The project aims to empower the next generation of polar scientists to tackle urgent environmental challenges and contribute to global conservation efforts.
Last update: Ferbruary 2024
Next update: April 2024
HAPSIE
A monthly comic book series to support a younger audience in engaging with bettering the environment. HAPSIE is for budding eco-warriors.
Over 200 comic stories released online for free. Join thousands of subscribers in receiving the printed monthly comic and annual hardback. HAPSIE is now read all over the world, and young and old alike enjoy the stories, games and activities- helping everyone understand the importance of protecting our nature.
Next update: Updated Monthly!
Next Flagship...
A third flagship project is launching in 2024
community projects
(and key project updates)
The Clean Planet Foundation provides community funding to companies, groups and individuals who can deliver projects which meet with our mission and vision.
partners
The Clean Planet Foundation supports selected charities, groups and individuals who can deliver projects with us to continue our mission and vision.
Trees for Life is a conservation charity dedicated to rewilding the Scottish Highlands. They have established 44 tree planting sites and planted nearly two million trees.
The Clean Planet Foundation actively support the Trees for Life project each enabling thousands of new trees to be planted annually.
Turning the Plastic Tide (TTPT) organizes beach clean-ups and educates volunteers on preserving the environment in North East Scotland.
Supported by the Clean Planet Foundation, TTPT aims to reduce marine litter, especially plastic waste, and teach responsible waste management to 100 school children, promoting a cleaner, healthier planet for all.
seed investments
The Clean Planet Foundation provides seed investments, up to £150k/$200k, to early founders / engineers who have concepts and solutions to battle the plastic and climate crises. These investments are in exchange for shares/equity.
What we look for:
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An innovative technology or process that requires early seed capital to develop the business further.
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A founding team committed to building a business over the years ahead. The founding team should have a good background or education in the area where the business is focussed.
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A definitive link between the proposed business and enabling the sustainable use of plastics, and/or reduction of carbon emissions.
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A clear roadmap as to how the seed capital will progress the business to the next stage and what you believe will be needed after that.
If you believe you have an early business that meets the above criteria, then send a non-confidential overview to: foundationinvestments [at] cleanplanet.com