Sailboat Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles - The Plastiki

The Plastiki is a unique sailing vessel, you've probably never seen anything quite like it, or maybe you have? Much like the Maltese Falcon in the way it uses recycled parts, the Plastiki is made completely from reclaimed plastic bottles and other recycled materials and is currently parked at San Francisco's Pier 45. I can bet you've seen a plastic bottle floating around in a lake or the ocean before? This is just a larger, more useful version that helps remind us that plastic can be recycled and reused, and that it doesn't just disappear when we're done drinking from it.

The Plastiki Expedition is the brainchild of storyteller David de Rothschild and his organization Adventure Ecology. David is a British heir to one of the most famous fortunes in banking and he is using some of that money and fame to raise awareness in this expedition. In addition to the ship and its journey there is a great new website designed to educate and inform.

Hewlett Packard has stepped up to help David and his team of Adventure Ecology sailors on the technology front. They are developing his website and providing much of the technology and computer equipment used on the Plastiki itself. Hewlett Packard has really stepped up to the plate in recent years in support sustainability, both in their products and internal policies. One great example of this is their new Z Line of efficient PC's that use less electricity and are made from lighter more recyclable materials.

David de Rothschild said "We are pleased to announce HP as the technology partner for our forthcoming expedition, The Plastiki...This partnership is not only of great significance due to the long-term mission of Adventure Ecology to promote and influence smarter 'Planet 2.0' ways of working, but also because of the exciting opportunity for us to help support HP's ongoing commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its products, services and operations. It is our shared vision to create a smarter, more sustainable 'Planet 2.0' way of living, through inspiration, education, storytelling and the empowerment of individuals. This partnership has all the right ingredients to create the agents of change that will help to sculpt our future."

Check out the video below and if you're in the Bay Area keep your eyes peeled for the Plastiki: