Micro is a proud member of 1% for the Planet
In 2020 we launched a sustainable children's scooter line that uses recycled ocean plastic. Micro donates one percent of sales from their ECO product line to environmental charities in collaboration with 1% for the Planet.
What is 1% for the Planet?
1% for the Planet is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of our planet and future generations. It inspires businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofits through their membership and daily actions. Since its founding in 2002, its members have donated more than $265 million to environmental nonprofits to date.
Why do we support 1% for the Planet?
"We recognize that the challenges facing our world are too great for any one person or organization to solve alone. To make meaningful positive change, we all need to work together. Companies like us have an even greater obligation to help. Our partnership with 1% for the Planet is another step in the right direction." Wim Ouboter, founder of Micro
Our ECO Kids Scooter from recycled plastic
Around 10 percent of the plastic waste in the oceans comes from the maritime industry. Every year an estimated 640,000 tons of nets and other equipment are left in the oceans. Some of this waste is collected in landfills and then recycled to produce our sustainable Micro Kids Scooters. The running board (and brake on the Mini Micro Deluxe ECO) of the ECO Kids Scooters are made of recycled fishing nets, ropes, and other plastic waste from the maritime industry. For more information click here.
Our partnership
Parley
The proceeds donated from Micro support Parley’s Educational Programs, to provide worldwide access to ocean education, tools, and experiences, inspiring marine conservation, and empowering a network of impactful leaders: Ocean Guardians.
Learn more about Parley and its mission at www.parley.tv.
More information about Micro X Parley you can find here.
Right to Play
Proceeds donated by Micro support Right To Play in their mission to protect, educate and empower children to rise above adversity through the power of play.
Learn more about Right To Play's inspiring programs and mission at www.righttoplay.com and www.righttoplay.ch.
Cyclades Preservation Fund
The Cyclades Preservation Fund has been set up to help preserve the islands' natural resources and to contribute to local well-being and prosperity. The Cycladic Islands and their marine waters are unique ecosystems that require special support to sustain and protect them. The cornerstone of its mission is the empowerment of local people, supported by investments in the local environment.
More information about Cyclades Preservation Fund can be found here.
