"In 2015 I had the opportunity to embark on a trawler and see with my own eyes the amount of garbage that ends up at the bottom of the ocean. From that experience, the Ecoalf Foundation was born."
Javier Goyeneche, FOUNDER OF ECOALF
The Ecoalf Foundation is a Spanish non-profit organization born in 2015 and registered in the Spanish Ministryof Agriculture, Food and Environment's Registry of Foundations. The Foundation is a space for innovation in the circular economy, with a clear vocation for ocean preservation and a partnership-based methodology. Our team is formed by a technical pool of experts, supported by a highly experienced and motivated board of trustees led by Javier Goyeneche. On top of this, different international partners join forces to make projects a reality.
THE PROBLEM
Marine debris is one of the main threats to the health of our seas and oceans.
It is a global problem that, like climate change, knows no geographical or political boundaries and has ecological and socioeconomic impacts.
8 million tonnes
of waste ARRIVING INTO THE SEAS
70% OF GARBAGE REMAINS AT THE BOTTOM FO THE OCEAN
BY 2050 THERE WILL BE MORE PLASTIC THAN FISH IN THE SEA
80% OF TRASH COMES FROM INLAND
Considering the origin, quantity and typology of the waste dumped into the sea, the main cause lies in the current linear economic model, which generates a continuous accumulation of waste.
There is no doubt that it is time to act, because if we are not part of the solution, we are part of the problem. At the Ecoalf Foundation, we believe that implementing circular economic models is the best preventive action to fight against marine litter.
Vision
Clean the oceans of marine debris, hand in hand with fishermen and through international alliances.
Mission
To do our part in fighting ocean pollution.
Ecoalf Foundation 's methodology is based on alliances with other entities with whom we share values and objectives. With this goal in mind, we establish different collaboration agreements according to the financial and technical needs of the projects, as well as the interests of its partners. Their role is essential because they not only collaborate financially but also add value to the organisation's work.
MAIN DONORS
They are the Foundation's principal financial supporters. Their contribution allows the consolidation of projects and the launching of new pilot initiatives.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
They are the primary partners in each project . They participate in the financing and also contribute their experience and know-how on a day-to-day basis.
COLLABORATIONS
They provide occasional support to the Foundation or its projects at the local level. Their support enables the development of specific activities.
ALLIES
These are the entities that work together with the Ecoalf Foundation teamon the ground on each of the projects, providing technical knowledge and human resources.
