A 3 years awareness Global Grant project against plastic pollution The main objective of the project is to raise awareness of the problem of plastic pollution on the coasts of Tuscany among 3 targets of the population: young people, fisherman and tourism. The Global Grant nr 2462515 has been approved, the budget is 93,928.00 USD
End Warming Now shows how Rotary and Rotaract can walk this path together. By taking responsibility and being able to act. Now.
In the isolated exclave of Oecusse in Timor Leste, a community is banding together to challenge an environmental issue that affects us all—plastic pollution. Despite its remote location, bordered by the Savu Sea and nestled within Indonesian territory, Oecusse faces a problem familiar worldwide: the pervasive spread of plastic waste. Since 2001, an inspiring initiative…
These aren’t just any benches; they are beacons of kindness and environmental stewardship. Known affectionately as “Buddy Benches” or “Friendship Benches,” they stand as vibrant invitations for connection in the school playgrounds, offering a safe harbour for any child feeling isolated or in need of companionship. Through the generous support of Rotary Lane Cove, these…
In February Dr Ralf Hardenberg, EndPlasticSoup Ambassador of Rotary Club of Nürnberg-Connect, Germany, visited Ghana. He was excited to volunteer for a medical project at a hospital in Nkawkaw, Ghana, and saw plastic everywhere. Thousands of black disposable plastic bags, small plastic water sachets, plastic bottles – even littering the hospital grounds. Plastic never goes…
Geofrey Arinaitwe is using his EndPlasticSoup bicycle to reach out to youth living on the shores, Islands, fishing and landing sites of Lake Victoria to educate them about about plastic pollution its effect, how to end it, take care of climate conservation and protection of biodiversity. Many people can get information and additional knowledge towards…
Ralf Thiel, Director Health at EndPlasticSoup, RC Wiesbaden-Rheingau, D1820 Germany, presented the Theme Plastic and Health during the Synergy Europe meeting in January. Based on the experiences in hospitals the EndPlasticSoup project group will support the discussion and actions to remove (plastic) waste from hospitals and in medical care: Avoid single use instruments of steel…
In March 2022 the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) unanimously endorsed in Nairobi a historic resolution to End Plastic Pollution. Janet Kabeberi-Macharia, Director UN Plastic Treaty at EndPlasticSoup, RC Karura, D9212, Kenya, presented the progress of the UN Plastic Treaty at the Synergy Europe meeting on 27th January 2024. Progress towards developing an International Legally…
Read more about this joint plastic recycle and youth training program initiated by RC Amsterdam-Nieuwendam &
RC Vizianagaram in India