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…
Daphine, Geofrey, Jjemba and Aton: the EndPlasticSoup frontliners on the exhibition 4 February 2024 On Sunday 4th February 2024, the team of Rotaract Muteesa 1 Royal University Kirumbateam headed 27 kilometres to Wagwa high school in lukaya to have several actions: Capacity building session of 24 Interactors on ending plastic pollution and shared simple projects…
This year 2024 our Ambassador Club Rotaract Muteesa 1 Royal University Kirumbawant wants to expand our footprint while focusing on building Ambassador and Supporter clubs and encourage clubs to support and donate. The target is to establish 130 interact Clubs (and about 150 schools), 30+ Rotaract clubs and 20+ Rotary clubs. A bicycle allows Geofrey…
We offer a presentation in your club about End Plastic Soup to grow awareness, and learn what actions you can take as individuals and a club.
Read more about the plans on education, awareness promotion and actions.
A step by step approach: Expanding our school Project. First step is to extend education via Rotaract Clubs, focus on whole of Ghana, and start collection of food waste and plastic, and support school gardens: budget is required to provide T-shirts. Visits to Rotary, Rotaract and Interact Clubs to speak to them about Rotary EndplasticSoup…
What actions can you take or your club take to reduce single-use plastics and microplastics? Learn more about the problem or what you can do.