What we do – and what you can do

Adem Vrij aan het IJ (loosely translated as: ‘Breathe freely at the IJ waterfront’) wants clean air for NDSM and Tuindorp Oostzaan. We are an independent neighbourhood initiative in Tuindorp Oostzaan, Kadoelen and NDSM neighbourhoods.

First of all, we focus on cleaner air in our residential areas. We want an end to the stench and air pollution from, among others, the factory of ICL Fertilizers and Bunge’s soy factory, both located in Westpoort across the IJ-channel.

We are committed to real, structural solutions, not to fake solutions that would mean to just be dumping issues elsewhere. We stand in solidarity with other neighbourhoods and do not want to burden them with this stench and air pollution.

We are independent of political parties and commercial enterprises.

Community members who get involved through Adem Vrij do so as a volunteer and with the aim of improving the living environment in our neighbourhoods.

We are always looking for volunteers. If you do not have time but can spare a few euro’s, please consider a donation to our crowdfunder.

To be kept in the loop about developments, subscribe to our newsletter (in Dutch) and follow us on social media.

So far, this page is the only English webpage on our website. We welcome volunteer translators, please get in touch via our contact form!

DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2025

🚨 Join us in taking a stand against air pollution! 🚨

For too long, ICL Fertilizers has been polluting our air, affecting our health and community. We’re done waiting. It’s time to make our voices heard!

📍 When & Where?
🗓 Saturday 22 March 2025, 10AM

📍 Meeting points:
🚲 NDSM pont F7 – Biking together
🚗 Zonneplein – Carpooling together

📢 We then gather at Coenhavenweg/Papierweg and from there we march to ICL Fertilizers to demand clean air for everyone.

🎶 Expect powerful speeches, music from the Fanfare van de Eerste Liefdesnacht, and a strong message: We won’t accept this any longer.

Bring your kids, bring your neighbors, bring your voice. Together, we can push for real change.

👉 RSVP and get involved at www.ademvrijaanhetij.nl/demo