{"id":26261,"date":"2022-11-13T10:33:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-13T09:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticodyssey.org\/nomadic-exposition-alternatives-plastique-lebanon\/"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:16:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T06:16:07","slug":"nomadic-exposition-alternatives-plastique-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plasticodyssey.org\/en\/nomadic-exposition-alternatives-plastique-lebanon\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural alternatives to plastic discovered in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” row_negative_margin=”disable_negative_margin” z_index=”” el_class=”headpage_article”][vc_column el_class=”toptobottom”][vc_column_text]Our team went in search of concrete solutions to reduce plastic pollution in Lebanon.[\/vc_column_text]<\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” anchor=”more” el_class=”article_content” padding_bottom=”40″ padding_top=”20″][vc_column el_class=”recrutementarticle_container”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Solutions for avoiding plastic in Lebanon<\/h2>\n

Plastic Odyssey travels around the world in search of practical solutions to reduce plastic pollution. At each stage of the expedition, the team gathers new findings: materials, objects, ideas, testimonials to prevent plastic from reaching the Ocean. These solutions from all over the world are presented in a traveling exhibition on board the ship: The Plastic Odyssey Treasure Trunks.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples that the team discovered in Lebanon.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=”shadow2 shadowmobile mt2″][vc_single_image image=”20697″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text el_class=”pt2″]<\/p>\n

Terrazzo made from plastic waste<\/h3>\n

In Lebanon, Jean-Paul Design became aware of the arrival of the “shisha tip” waste and wanted to act.<\/p>\n

The objects he creates are inspired by the trendy ‘terrazzo’ style. Because Jean-Paul has a secret project: to show the Lebanese that waste, if given a second life, can decorate an interior!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=”shadow2 shadowmobile mt2″][vc_single_image image=”20701″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text el_class=”pt2″]<\/p>\n

Handbags made from knitted old plastic bags<\/h3>\n

In the Syrian refugee camps in Bekaa Valley, north of Lebanon, women have joined forces to give plastic bags a second life.<\/p>\n

They cut up the bags to make “plarn” or “plastic yarn”, a spool of plastic thread. They use this plastic yarn to knit or crochet colourful handbags, which they sell in the souk.<\/p>\n

As time goes by, their collections are becoming more and more successful, enabling them to make a living from their activity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=”shadow2 shadowmobile mt2″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”27305,27309,27307″ img_size=”full” onclick=”” column_number=”3″ grayscale=”no” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_single_image image=”20695″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text el_class=”pt2″]<\/p>\n

Toothbrushes that grow on the ground<\/h3>\n

In Lebanon, as in many countries in the Middle East and Asia, some inhabitants use the siwak: a small fibrous stick that replaces plastic toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste.<\/p>\n

The siwak is the root of the Salvadora Persica shrub, which grows in arid areas and tolerates high temperatures and drought very well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column el_class=”shadow2 shadowmobile mt2″][vc_single_image image=”20897″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text el_class=”pt2″]<\/p>\n

The perfect reusable bag<\/h3>\n

Malak Al-Terkawi founded Brio Bags<\/a>, a start-up that makes reusable bags from natural materials.<\/p>\n

The bags are eco-designed to use as little material as possible, and tailored to a specific use, such as this compartmentalised bag for separating fruit and vegetables, with a light bag for weighing.<\/p>\n

According to Malak, it is consumer habits that need to be changed, and retailers must offer solutions. That is why she works hand in hand with them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#eaebed” thickness=”1″ up=”40″ down=”40″][vc_single_image image=”17753″ img_size=”medium” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Other solutions to avoid plastic<\/h2>\n

The Treasure Trunks exhibition brings together solutions from around the world to reduce plastic pollution in the Ocean.[\/vc_column_text]Discover the Exhibition<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”center” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” el_class=”blog_content”][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n

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