Plastic pollution has become a significant environmental challenge in Greater Masaka, affecting communities across six districts in Uganda. This proposal aims to address the adverse effects of plastic pollution by establishing a waste management process and comprehensive recycling initiative while concurrently fostering economic empowerment opportunities for local communities.
Rotary Club Winschoten, Netherlands, and Rotary Club Leer, Germany, have sold two ‘End Plastic Soup’ puzzles “Santa Run” and “Summer Camp” drawn in the (Netherlands) very popular Jan van Haasteren-stile. Funds raised by selling the puzzles Part of the profit was contributed to the development of a Bubble Barrier in the Old Rhine in Katwijk,…
RC Al Shorouk (D2451 Egypt), RC München-Land (D1842,Germany) and NGO VeryNile, decided to make a Global Grant project at Assiut which is situated 500 km south of Cairo and on the River Nile. In relation with the initiatives Adopt a river and End Plastic Soup, the project aims to collect the plastic from the Nile…
Due to the importance of the River Nile and for reducing its plastic pollution as the Nile is considered the sixth river worldwide in contamination of the Sea and Oceans with Plastic. Rotary District 2451, Egypt decided to establish a special task force for a clean Nile and to raise awareness in Schools and the…
In order to reduce Plastic waste in the River Nile RC Al Shorouk (Egypt) along with RC Muenchenland (Germany) established a Global Grant to build a catamaran boat to collect plastic from the Nile and send it for recycling and production of several products. This project is self sustainable and covers its costs due to…
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…
Volunteers and Ralf Hardenberg (far right) with some of the collected plastic waste 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…
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…
Read more about this joint plastic recycle and youth training program initiated by RC Amsterdam-Nieuwendam &
RC Vizianagaram in India