Waste Free Oceans renews pledge to tackle plastic pollution

Waste Free Oceans has renewed its vow to protect the world’s oceans and waterways, with a new project in the Mediterranean Sea.
 
In a statement to mark World Environment Day on 5 June, the organisation said it would start a clean-up action in the Mediterranean Sea, around the city of Marseille, France, working its way down towards Barcelona, Spain.
 
The body expects to collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, companies and other stakeholders to carry out regular clean-ups in the area, using especially designed trawls to collect floating marine litter.
 
WFO will then find creative ways to use the collected plastic waste.
 
“Nowadays, the world is ready and waiting for products offering environmental solutions rather than more challenges. People are demanding sustainable choices and are now ready to pay for them,” said Alexandre Dangis, WFO founder.
 
“In the early days of our organisation, people were not yet aware of the impact of marine litter, nor were they prepared to get involved. Today, it has become clear that we can make a difference and brands have understood our message and
commitment,” Dangis added.
 
WFO is currently carrying out hotspot clean-up projects in the Danube river basin in Bulgaria, working towards the Black Sea and the Danube Delta in Romania.