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NEWSLETTER 191

Break The Plastic Wave: in July, say Goobye to plastic

For several years now, Surfrider Europe has been fighting against plastic pollution at all levels. #PlasticFreeJuly, the month without plastic is the perfect occasion for the association to invite citizens, businesses and public institutions to join the battle. A dedicated campaign has been launched recently; Break The Plastic Wave, it all starts here!

Plastic pollution: beware of plastic fake outs

More than 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide every year, a figure making heads spin. In cooperation with Rethink Plastic alliance, Surfrider Europe is warning us against plastic fake outs often displayed as solutions to fight against this modern times plague and is highlighting true solutions to plastic solution. 

Let’s discover the 2019 Environmental Report

Every year, data from the Ocean Initiatives waste collection program allows Surfrider Europe to study the origins and evolution of waste pollution in the marine environment. Reported figures highlight the most commonly found items, unusual waste, and which kinds of human activities generate the most pollution, among others. Through this thorough analysis Surfrider Europe is able to raise public awareness this major environmental plague, and alert decision-makers in private and public sectors on the urgency of the situation..

A lively Ocean Initiative

To start off the summer in a positive way, the Calvados chapter organized on July 11th a lively day: an Ocean Initiative combined with a Zero Waste shared picnic. And, to end the day well, a DJ came to set the atmosphere. The good mood was there, if we believe the numerous smiles on volunteer’s faces.      

A swim for water quality

Volunteers from the Porto Chapter did not hesitate to take a real plunge to remind people of the importance of the revision of European legislation governing the quality of bathing water. As part of the expert group, Surfrider Europe makes 3 requests: extending the period of water surveillance outside the summer season, taking into account those who practice water activities but also integrating new monitoring parameters such as chemical pollution.

Surfrider Europe launched a survey which will help to strengthen its position on the revision of this directive, so that everyone can be heard.

New collection is out !

Inspired by the Ocean, designed to respect it, the clothes of the new Surfrider collection was made to let you show your commitment in a sober and relaxed way, on your daily life.

To be always more in line with our values and to offer you quality products, the whole new Surfrider range has been produced in Portugal, with certified organic cotton and always without any plastic.

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