Opening Talk “Designed to go out of business”
Saturday, 28 September 2019 10:30ー12:00
Opening Talk “Designed to go out of business”
Marius Smit, founder of Plastic Whale of Plastic Whale Circular Furniture （the first plastic fishing company in the world） based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, will talk about the company’s activities in the past, present and future.
Date and Time
Saturday, 28 September 2019 10:30ー12:00
Capacity
35 people
Entry fee
Free
Lecturer
Marius Smit （Founder of Plastic Whale, of Plastic Whale Circular Furniture）
Marius Smit （Founder of Plastic Whale, of Plastic Whale Circular Furniture）
Marius Smit is the founder of Plastic Whale, of Plastic Whale Circular Furniture and co-founder of WasteBoards. During a one-year sabbatical, after studying International Management and working in positions of Marketing and Strategy, Marius was confronted with the growing worldwide problem of plastic soup. He started in 2011 with a challenge to build a boat made of plastic waste. Today Plastic Whale is a fast-growing social enterprise involving hundreds of companies and many thousands of people across the world. Marius inspires audiences worldwide with the story of his belief in “the power of doing” and about turning a challenge into a sustainable business.