No, The Great Bubble Barrier is a social enterprise.

The Great Bubble Barrier chose to operate as a social enterprise instead of a non-profit to combine the mission-driven focus of tackling plastic pollution with the flexibility and sustainability of a business model.

By functioning as a limited company (Besloten Vennootschap – B.V.) in the Netherlands, we can attract investment, innovate continuously, and scale our impact more effectively. This structure allows us to generate revenue, reinvest in our technology, and expand our reach to clean more rivers globally.

As a social enterprise, we are dedicated to our environmental mission while ensuring financial sustainability, ultimately enhancing our ability to make a long-term difference in the fight against plastic pollution.

The Great Bubble Barrier is a social enterprise and not a registered non-profit or ANBI. Unfortunately, we can’t issue tax donation receipts for donations. All donations are treated as normal income/revenue for tax purposes.

Donations to The Great Bubble Barrier will exclusively be used for the following purposes:

• To implement Bubble Barrier projects
• To run campaigns to increase awareness about plastic pollution, and advocate for policy change
• To conduct research and monitor our impact
• To develop new and improve existing technology to catch plastic pollution

Of course!

To learn more about our work and the impact of your donation join our mailing list here. If you sign up to become a monthly donor you will also be invited to join an exclusive mailing list (The Bubble Brigade) with regular updates on our work.

If you have any questions, you can also get in touch at contact@thegreatbubblebarrier.com