English Info
Perspective
Rivers are becoming “silent” dump and flow channels of land-based sources of litter
Focus
- Awareness raising to reduce and prevent plastics from land-based sources of in aquatic environment
- Expansion of Circular Economy
Several Stakeholders
- Fast-food
- Local markets
- Restaurants
- Beach and river bars
- Hotels and local accomodation
- Fisherman and shelfish collectors
- Users of public areas, beaches and coastal areas
Geographic Areas
Actions
- Expected Outcomes
A1. Awareness | Monitoring
- 24 awereness-monitoring actions in rivers and riverbanks
- 240 participants from general public and HORECA channel
- 365 plastic litter itens collected and sorted for pedagogical collection
A2. Awareness | Formation - Best Practice Guide and Seal
- 14 awareness - formative actions
- 70 best practice seal adherence
- 5000 best practice guides distributed
- 20% ↑ plastic collection for recovery
- 40% ↓ single use packaging and plastic bottles
A3. Awareness | Artistic Elements
- 15000 interactions with informative contents > Aquamuseu
- 25000 interactions with artistic elements > Bienal of Cerveira
- 125000 interactions with information and art > public areas, riverine beaches and coastal areas
- 500000 interactions with information and art > digital channels
Expectations
- Active citizen participation in monitoring actions
- Engagement of different stakeholders towards Best Practices
- Massive awareness of tourists during beach season trough Artistic installations
- Dissemination via digital channels and national and international events
Comunication
Inspiration
Tell us how the plastic issue is important to you!
Does it inspire you to create something that can call people´s attention ?
Put ON your creative mindset and let art flow…
Share
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On social media and LowPlast webpage we can share your reflections about plastic pollution, and disposable plastic, if you send us:
- Photographs
- Short and informal videos (up to 1 minute)We can also share news about the creative process if you feel motivated to participate more activelyHope you can come to Portugal and present your work ;)
Links
- LowPlast webpage:
https://aquamuseu.cm-vncerveira.pt/pages/893
https://aquamuseu.cm-vncerveira.pt/pages/902?news_id=2404
https://aquamuseu.cm-vncerveira.pt/pages/902?news_id=2353
- Regular news on social media:
https://www.facebook.com/page/492426870824606/search/?q=lowplast
https://www.instagram.com/aquamuseuriominho/
- Contact person
Patrícia Louro ptlouro@mail.ciimar.up.pt
Skype: patricialouro
Wtsp 00351927474374