Waste collection to raise awareness among schoolchildren
MerTerre
Action zones
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The project
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Adopt'1 Spot, an educational tool to raise awareness of waste management. Schools can benefit from personalized support from MerTerre to involve young people in the management of their territory. By acquiring data, they can alert local authorities and monitor the implementation of locally adapted preventive measures.
150
spotscreated as part of the Adopt'1 Spot program.
8 500
peopleand already a hundred schoolchildren.
25
metric tonsof waste collected during 338 pick-ups.
Solution
pupils made awarepupils made awareEvery year, up to 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans and 80% of this waste found at sea comes from land. As the ocean is the primary regulator of the climate, preserving marine ecosystems also means combating global warming.
To take action and put in place appropriate and effective public policies, we need to better understand this pollution: data on waste collected during clean-up operations are invaluable and enable us to trace the origin of waste to establish recommendations. It is also essential to involve the younger generations to raise their awareness of this pollution and prevent the same mistakes from being made again.
To meet this dual challenge, MerTerre has developed the participatory science programAdopt'1 Spot: a central tool of the Zéro Déchet Sauvage collaborative platform. Thanks to regular pick-ups, this program makes it possible toprotect fragile locations subject to chronic pollution and monitor this issue by collecting reliable data on the waste collected.
Through its educational component, Adopt'1 Spot also makes it possible to playfully raise awareness among schoolchildren (schools, colleges, high schools, leisure centers, etc.), introduce them to the scientific approach in the field and make them aware of their ability to protect the environment.
To take action and put in place appropriate and effective public policies, we need to better understand this pollution: data on waste collected during clean-up operations are invaluable and enable us to trace the origin of waste to establish recommendations. It is also essential to involve the younger generations to raise their awareness of this pollution and prevent the same mistakes from being made again.
To meet this dual challenge, MerTerre has developed the participatory science programAdopt'1 Spot: a central tool of the Zéro Déchet Sauvage collaborative platform. Thanks to regular pick-ups, this program makes it possible toprotect fragile locations subject to chronic pollution and monitor this issue by collecting reliable data on the waste collected.
Through its educational component, Adopt'1 Spot also makes it possible to playfully raise awareness among schoolchildren (schools, colleges, high schools, leisure centers, etc.), introduce them to the scientific approach in the field and make them aware of their ability to protect the environment.
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Committed to nature: MerTerre at the heart of the 1% for the Planet collection
We are delighted to announce that MerTerre is now part of the Collection 1% for the Planet, an initiative aimed at highlighting associations committed to the ecological transition. Thanks to the support of this international organization, which encourages companies to donate 1% of their annual sales to environmental projects, MerTerre will be able to continue carrying out its actions in favor of protecting natural environments, and combating aquatic waste pollution.
A project that gives hope
The 1% for the Planet Collection is much more than just a showcase for ecological projects; it embodies a positive vision for a sustainable future. The books in this collection, published in collaboration with Éditions Terre Vivante, tell the stories of associations that, like MerTerre, turn hope into action. These stories highlight concrete initiatives that combat today's environmental challenges while promoting solidarity and civic engagement.
The aim? To inspire and encourage everyone to contribute in their own way to the preservation of the planet.
🎥🌍 The "Summits to Oceans" project is finally available on video! 🙌
This summer, we had the incredible opportunity to take part in the "Summits to Oceans" scouting project alongside people committed to protecting nature. Together, we contributed to their actions and captured these moments in an inspiring documentary 🌱🌊
After presenting this film at a ciné-débat on August 31, we can't wait for it to continue raising awareness of the importance of preserving the environment.
Feel free to share the video and tell us what you think 🌍💬
After presenting this film at a ciné-débat on August 31, we can't wait for it to continue raising awareness of the importance of preserving the environment.
Feel free to share the video and tell us what you think 🌍💬
The money will be used for
The sum raised will strengthen the educational aspect of the Adopt'1 Spot program and offer customized support to schools, middle schools and high schools: awareness-raising, on-site waste characterization, coordination of collections, equipment, etc.
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students reached
already funded158 difts
Action zones
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Why we love it?
MerTerre's innovative project uses participatory science to raise schoolchildren's awareness of environmental protection issues in a fun way. The comprehensive approach of protecting, monitoring and cleaning up spots, combined with data production, is the best way to educate children while familiarizing them with the scientific approach.
We believe in the power of awareness-raising, to involve the younger generation in the fight against widespread abandoned waste.
Isabelle Poitou
Founder and director of the MerTerre association
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