Shore Buddies - recycled bottles become new plush toys
Shore Buddies are plush animals made from recycled PET bottles. "Our mission is to save sea life and keep plastic out of the oceans," says Malte Niebelschuetz, founder and CEO of Shore Buddies. A soft toy consists entirely of shredded plastic particles, around six PET bottles for each animal. Starting in the summer of 2020, the plush animals will also be available for purchase, with one dollar per animal sold donated to organizations dedicated to protecting marine life. These cuddly sea creatures can be found at the "love your ocean" stand in Hall 11.