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Race for Water Odyssey : Back in Bordeaux after 9 months of human and scientific adventure
"Plastic is everywhere. And it is present in such large quantities that an effective ocean clean-up is unrealistic"
Wednesday 18 November 2015 –
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The first findings, reported in September, are clear and alarming. Plastic Plastic #DéchetsPlastiques is everywhere. And it is present in such large quantities that an effective ocean clean-up is unrealistic.
“This expedition has been a great human, social and scientific adventure (notably with the University of Bordeaux) and our arrival back in Bordeaux is an emotional experience. The last nine months have been challenging at times, but all the data and knowledge acquired and the enriching encounters that we have experienced are essential to continue the fight against plastic Plastic #DéchetsPlastiques pollution in the oceans,” said Marco Simeoni, expedition leader and president of the Race for Water Foundation.
“Race for Water Odyssey is just the beginning of a long-term project. It is a springboard that has enabled us to further define how to progress towards solutions. Following the Odyssey, our conclusions are clear: plastic pollution affects all regions of the world, it is everywhere. We must be proactive and prevent plastic from getting into our waterways by promoting solutions that give waste value. We will be launching pilot projects that transform waste into energy from 2016 on,” he added.
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