The Plastic Odyssey was in Cartagena in October 2023. A look back at this stopover to discover the ecosystem of recycling entrepreneurs in Colombia.
After a stop in the Dominican Republic, Plastic Odyssey changed its route and stopped in Colombia, one of the most advanced countries in the world in terms of plastics processing. This was an opportun...
Ten minutes by lancha from Cartagena lies a tiny island called Tierra Bomba. On the one hand, tourists flock here to enjoy the sandy beaches, while on the other, local communities make a living with v...
Find out more about the plastic recycling entrepreneurs who took part in the support program on board the vessel in Cartagena, Colombia....
Workshops organized
5 workshops per industry sector to study the recovery of their resources or the use of new products (Retail, Hospitality & Tourism, Construction, Maritime sector, Public & Institutional sector).
Exhibition visitors
700 exhibition visitors for “The Treasure Chests” at the cultural center of Mindelo: a first in terms of attendance!
Explorers on a deserted island
25 disembarked explorers on the deserted island of Santa Luzia to assess the extent of damage caused by plastic pollution in the sea on this crucial ecosystem for the reproduction of sea turtles.
Access to resources and high demand for construction materials present many opportunities for plastic recycling. The entrepreneurs, institutions, industries and associations welcomed on board during the OnBoard Laboratory showed a lot of optimism about the development of the sector and a real willingness to act together.
Regarding reduction, we were able to meet particularly inspiring initiative holders, manipulating weaving and crochet systems with virtuosity. These discoveries can now enrich the exhibition trunks, which were a great success during these 2 weeks at the cultural center of Mindelo.
The final step of the stopover before changing continent is to go to the deserted island of Santa Luzia where turtles come to lay their eggs. Uninhabited yet filled with waste from the sea, the need to preserve it is all the greater. Alongside the Biosfera association and SCE company, we went to document and collect the waste on the windward side of the island. A special experience that encourages us to persevere in the protection of the biodiversity of the archipelago and the beauty of its marine ecosystems.
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Director: Valentin Proult
Plastic Odyssey, an ambassador vessel for the fight against plastic pollution in the oceans, sails around the world to discover, reference, and share concrete solutions. A three-year expedition across three continents in countries most affected by plastic pollution.
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