Recycle and donate

Make a double impact by recycling your plastic bottle for a good cause! You're probably aware that there's a deposit on all plastic bottles nowadays. Recycling is a great idea regardless, but it's especially meaningful when it supports a good cause. That's why there are special bins in many locations across the Netherlands where you can immediately contribute to a good cause with your bottle deposit. For instance, consider supporting organizations like Stichting Jarige Job, which provides birthday boxes for children who might not otherwise celebrate their birthdays. Every year, 80,000 children get to enjoy their special day! Or you could support the Plastic Whale Foundation, which encourages recycling through "plastic fishing" trips across the Netherlands (thus completing the circle with your plastic bottle donation). Will you join us? Sign up below with your email address, without any obligation. This way, we'll know that you're making an impact, and we can provide you with more information about where to deposit your 'donation'. Thank you in advance!

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Everywhere

Maximum 100 participants

Collection & fundraising campaigns

Finance & fundraising

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Make a double impact by recycling your plastic bottle for a good cause!

You're probably aware that there's a deposit on all plastic bottles nowadays. Recycling is a great idea regardless, but it's especially meaningful when it supports a good cause. That's why there are special bins in many locations across the Netherlands where you can immediately contribute to a good cause with your bottle deposit.

For instance, consider supporting organizations like Stichting Jarige Job, which provides birthday boxes for children who might not otherwise celebrate their birthdays. Every year, 80,000 children get to enjoy their special day! Or you could support the Plastic Whale Foundation, which encourages recycling through "plastic fishing" trips across the Netherlands (thus completing the circle with your plastic bottle donation).

Will you join us? Sign up below with your email address, without any obligation. This way, we'll know that you're making an impact, and we can provide you with more information about where to deposit your 'donation'. Thank you in advance!

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Everywhere

Maximum number of participants

Maximum 100 participants

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Suitable for youth

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: NLvoorelkaar

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: NLvoorelkaar

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: NLvoorelkaar

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