Not everyone can help David de Rothschild and sail it across an ocean. For those of us stuck at home, ϳԹ Ecology is offering another option: .
The toy Plastiki is a scale model of the 60 ft. catamaran. In keeping with de Rothschild's ethos, the model is made from cardboard approved by the Forest Stewardship Council and printed with vegetable inks. The model costs £18 (about $30) and half the proceeds go to , an organization that promotes environmental action.
Click here to read our profile of in the, and watch a behind the scenes video of the making of the actual boat.
–Jonah Ogles