Growing black pearls, French Polynesia's second economic mainstay, requires a lot of materials, especially ropes, to cultivate the oysters in the lagoons. At present, these ropes are mainly made of plastic because of their affordability...
Ayana Champot, the founder of Biobase Tahiti, warmly welcomed us to her house overlooking the town, with a breathtaking view of Moorea, her native island. With her partner Loteve Mendiola, she has set up her...
The pearling industry is very important to Polynesians, as it is the country's second-largest source of income, creating jobs and generating national wealth. However, pearl farming requires a great deal of rope and netting, most...
After months of preparation, the Plastic Odyssey teams arrived on Henderson Island on February 12, 2024 and succeeded, thanks to innovative low-tech solutions, in cleaning up the beach designated as the most polluted in the...
In the heart of the South Pacific lies Henderson Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but sadly designated as the world's most polluted island. Its beaches, where tons of waste are dumped, are a striking...
Plastic packaging is ubiquitous in the food industry, wrapping most products in cellophane or non-recyclable sachets. In Ecuador, the world's leading cocoa producer, chocolate bars are no exception to the rule. ...
In Ecuador, the Plastic Odyssey team met CĂ©sar, an entrepreneur with a passion for mushrooms. Thanks to reishi, he's not only developed a range of health and wellness products, but more importantly, he's found a...
The scourge of discarded fishing nets is one of the most devastating forms of ocean plastic pollution worldwide. Every year, millions of tonnes of nets are lost or released into the sea, making an alarming...
Comuna Punta de Piedra is a small Ecuadorian community located on the Gulf of Guayaquil, about an hour's pirogue ride from the coastal city. In this isolated area, residents have no access to drinking water,...
Find out more about the plastic recycling entrepreneurs who took part in the training program on board the vessel in Guayaquil....
Costa Rica, renowned for its lush rainforest and impressive biodiversity, is recognized worldwide for its commitment to environmental preservation. That's why we decided to go there to meet the local players and plastic recycling initiatives...
A subject often forgotten in the world of plastic waste is undoubtedly menstruation. Yet a woman produces over 30 tonnes of non-recyclable sanitary waste during her reproductive life....
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