My name is Merijn Tinga and I am the Plastic Soup Surfer.
My journey in the fight against plastic started with a simple idea; if I could bring attention to the problem, then people would start to care. I soon realized this was not enough. If we want change we need to fight for it at policy level and in companies.
In 2014, I built a surfboard using washed-up plastics and surfed it along the Dutch coast, earning my nickname: Plastic Soup Surfer. I now surf on sea... and on land! With the help of a group of devote Plastic Avengers we surf through boardrooms and parliament chambers.
To date, my campaigns and expeditions have influenced political resolutions and product bans. Proving that one person can make a difference. Together with an ever-growing army of passionate people, we continue to drive results and influence change. I share my story to inspire and teach others how they too can make a difference.