The free nature of garbage. Project freeCalled a new version of , created by SEO/BirdLife in partnership with Ecoembes ‘1m2 against garbage’large joint collection that annually encourages citizens, groups, companies and public administrations to go to the nearest natural area to get rid of garbage (trash in nature).
Abandonment of waste in nature is an important source of pollution can have serious consequences such as fires wave biodiversity loss. “On the eve of what may be one of the hottest and driest summers in history, clearing natural areas of abandoned rubble becomes even more necessary,” says SEO/BirdLife.
This seventh ‘Against Garbage 1m2’ will take place two days before the 2014 celebrations. World Enviroment Day. Therefore, Libera invited all segments of society to join the great ‘network’.saviors and saviors‘ and take action by collecting garbage on nearby beaches, rivers or mountains.
All individuals, companies, organizations and associations interested in being an active part of the struggle and participating in this new edition of ‘1m2 against garbage’ can do so in three different ways:
– Creating and coordinating A collection point in any natural area in Spain (until 28 May).
-Register Until June 2 at any of the pre-built points available for reference on the map visible at https://proyectolibera.org/proximos-eventos/proximas-recogidas.
-Spreading campaign through social networks and hashtags #free1m2.
An extraordinary spring
Also, through “Trash” appDeveloped by the Paisaje Limpio and Vertidos Cero associations in cooperation with Libera, participants can carry out a study if they wish. identification of collected waste and helps in X-ray of natural areas.
In this way, they will participate in the search for effective solutions specific to each place and place, and also contribute to the nourishment of the environment. ‘Trash Barometer’General database detailed from Project Libera.
In another year, many social formations, training centers, companies and groups that are part of the great network of rescuers will be mobilized. These include some of the 570 municipalities across Spain that have already participated in the programme. #MiPuebloSinBasuraleza valuing their natural heritage and raising awareness among their neighbors and visitors about the impact of leaving waste in their environment.
Other organizations that will take action on June 3 will be those responsible for the management of the 297 natural areas (seven national parks: Garajonay, Guadarrama, Monfragüe, Picos de Europa, Cabrera, Teide and Atlantic Islands) where Libera operates throughout the year. ).
Finally, this seventh edition will also have the help of so-called research, education, social or sporting organisations. “Free Alliances”Like Red Cross, Oceanids, Man and Territory, Alnitak or Adenex.
“Real climate emergency it forces us to mobilize more and faster. we live one Totally outstanding arc with values above 30 degrees. “Nature is increasingly cornered and it is our responsibility to reduce the negative impact on it,” says Miguel Muñoz, SEO/BirdLife LIBERA Project coordinator.
Opportunity to act
“We must be an example and call for ‘1m2 against garbage’ opportunity to act. This year, it is very important that our natural areas are freed from waste. reduce the possibility of garbage fireMunoz added it.
“For another year, we invite anyone who wants to act nearby, find solutions and have an impact on the environment, and help get it litter free, to take action and join the ‘1m2 against garbage’,” says Sara Güemes. , coordinator of the LIBERA Project at Ecoembes.
“We are becoming more and more, but we want to continue to mobilize citizens. Because we can all be saviors, everyday activistsunited by the same values and a commitment to an end. serious environmental problem how is garbage”.
This massive annual joint event brought together simultaneously last year More than 12,000 volunteers. Thanks to all, 104 tons of garbage removed from 711 natural areas from all Spanish provinces.
Since 2017, Libera has managed to mobilize 137,153 volunteers, who have collected 593.9 tonnes of garbage at 6,854 locations in Spain and ensured the characterization of 906,810 waste.
The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness and mobilize the public to rid natural areas of waste. For this, Libera proposes a three-dimensional approach to the problem: knowledge, prevention and participation.
Information about the campaign: https://proyectolibera.org/proximos-eventos/
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