Ocean Guardians – Marine project in Portugal
A project by Rotary Club Lagoa International to bring advanced marine technology into Algarve classrooms.
Nina calls for a strong Plastic Treaty
Our Young Ambassador Nina calls for a strong Plastic Treaty at the INC 5.2 in Geneva.
EndPlasticSoup in Calgary
EndPlasticSoup was present at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary June 21-25. We welcomed many visitors in our Booth in the House of Friendship.
Project Harvest Plastic for Pyrolysis, Lombok, Indonesia
This is a Community Plastic Management project to realize a household waste collection to harvest plastic waste as input for a Pyrolysis plant to convert non-recyclable plastics into fuel. It will build collection capability to collect plastic waste and create income and provide education and awareness.
New board members
We are glad to announce the appointment of Tami Mulcahy as Member of the Operational Board and Andrea Lacroix as member of the International Board.
Children’s Musical “No More Plastic in the Sea”
Musical “No More Plastic in the Sea” in the Nuernberg Zoo
Rotary Guernesiais celebrates 30 years of community service
Guernsey United Kingdom: Rotary Harbour Hoover Project The beautiful island of Guernsey is tackling marine litter with a smart solution: the PortBin, a Norwegian innovation that collects floating waste in marinas. Rotary Guernesiais, in partnership with Guernsey Harbours, is raising funds to expand this effort. ‘Hugo’ the Harbour Hoover is currently being serviced after braving…
Plastic pollution reduces crops worldwide
The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise. As the guardian states: “The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even worse,…