in addition to building the boat with recycled plastic, De rothschild felt it was important to make the boat environmentally friendly and user-friendly. The plastiki uses renewable energy sources like wind power and solar energy. The crew can meals wiht vegetaables from the small garden at the back of the boat. they can take a break from work and get some exercise by using a special exercise bicycle that provides power for the boar's computers. And if anyone needs to take a shower the boat's shower uses seawater.