is part of the fight against ocean
plastic pollution
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From April, 2021
THAT'S WHY WE ARE TAKING ACTION
Denmark is surrounded by water and Readers Copenhagen feel a strong connection to the ocean, as it is an important part of our nature and identity. Plastic waste has major consequences for the ocean, and life below the surface is so hard under pressure that an extraordinary effort must be made now. At Readers Copenhagen, our mission is to inspire change towards higher durable, quality products and minimizing our environmental impact on the planet.
For every pair of readers sold, we will help remove plastic equivalent to 10 plastic bags from rivers and oceans as a representation of your support. By partnering up with ReSea Project, we are committed to stopping plastic waste from polluting oceans and rivers. To solve this pressing environmental issue we need accountability and immediate actions. By supporting Readers Copenhagen you are part of our mission to protect the heart of our planet. Thank you for being a part of the change towards a plastic-free ocean.
equivalent to 150.000
plastic bags
Progress
"For every pair of readers sold, we will help remove plastic equivalent to 10 plastic bags from rivers and oceans"
– Readers Copenhagen
– Copenhagen Cartel –
DOCUMENTED & TRACEABLE
A fully traceable collection process certified by the independent third-party DNV enables you to trust that when you support Readers you are part of making oceans and rivers cleaner from plastic waste. Have a look at how the plastic waste is recovered:
PLASTIC COLLECTION
The plastic is being removed from these areas
Jalan Tanpa Nama, Tj. Burung
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
COORDINATES:
-6.0044475, 106.6387731
River Sungai Dadap
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
COORDINATES:
-6.086593651021872, 106.7219659975006
Banjir Kanal
JAKARTA, INDONESIA
COORDINATES:
-6.12607, 106.7762367
Coordinates are a representative selection of collection points of the total collection period. The ToolChain blockchain platform is used to collect, record, and monitor collection data.
Progress
equivalent to 312,500
single-use plastic bags
WHY INDONESIA?
Local acts with global impact
In a matter of decades, plastic pollution in Indonesia has exploded, and the country is now amongst the world’s largest contributors to ocean plastic pollution. By being part of cleaning the oceans and stopping plastic from entering the oceans in Indonesia, it benefits to the global efforts of putting an end to the ocean plastic crisis. The ocean is the one thing that connects us all. By taking concerned and immediate action in places with the largest emissions into the world's oceans, our local acts has a global impact. See how ReSea Project operates, and learn about the additional benefits of their community-driven solution:
LET'S SAVE PLANET BLUE
Plastic pollution in the oceans is a great threat to local Indonesian fishermen and their daily income and livelihood. Many local families are heavily affected by a declining fish stock caused by plastic accumulating in the oceans and rivers. See how supporting ReSea Project benefits the environment.
