Nic&Mic stands for Nicholas and Michael Ninaber van Eijben. In 2014, during an internship in Kenya, Michael came into contact with the organization Ocean Sole. Nicholas, Michael's brother and co-founder of Nic&Mic, has always had a passion for social entrepreneurship. Inspired by its mission, they decided to take Ocean Sole to the next level. The first steps were taken through a successful crowdfunding campaign and Nic&Mic was born.

Nic&Mic has now grown into an organization with a sustainable and social mission. The success formula with which Nic&Mic has put Ocean Sole on the map in the Netherlands and abroad, Nic&Mic now applies to several organizations. There are great collaborations with various organizations, such as Ashanti Design, ACT and Chako Zanzibar. nnThe mission? Cleaning up waste, turning it into something beautiful and ensuring continuity of decent employment for the makers. Or: The Art of Upcycling!