27 June 2018
#HumanPowered
#PlasticPollution
#SelfSupported
Cause: Raising Awareness & Pickup of plastic in Leiden, The Netherlands & compare plastic pollution in Dutch & English Waterways
The Goals were
- General Awareness: Canoe, Cycle ON the Canals in Leiden in the Netherlands with volunteers from to Onder water in Leiden.nl collecting macro plastic items
- We had 9 Litter Heroes and we collected 11 bags in 5 hours using Canoes and, the Water Bike
- Connect: Show the local community what is happening on the Canals, let them experience firsthand the impact & scale of plastic pollution and inspire them to take this back to their friends, family, colleagues and trigger action to avoid unnecessary plastic
- Compare: Compare the amount & type of plastic in Dutch and English canals
Picture Credits: Daniel Siepman & onderwaterinleiden.nl
The Route: Circular Loop from Kijfgracht 12
Thanks to Onder water in Leiden.nl, Leidsch Dagblad & Leiden TV for your support