LA grande collecte – Lancement de RETACE!

Description

Lancement Campagne européenne de SURFRIDER : Retrace!
Sensibilisation à la quantification des déchets
Quantifier et se donner une chance de modifier les lois pour réduire les déchets sur les plages.
En partenariat avec l’association Les Mains dans le Sable

Location

Plage De Locqueltas, 14 Rue du Fort, 56260, Larmor-Plage, Morbihan, Bretagne, FRA

Participants

Top 10 most commonly collected waste items

Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
750
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Cigarette butts / filters
345
Cigarette butts / filters
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
337
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Intertwined ropes/cords
111
Intertwined ropes/cords
Wet wipes (household, hygiene)
79
Wet wipes (household, hygiene)
Plastic food packaging/containers
50
Plastic food packaging/containers
Packaging for sweets and confectionery (candy, cakes)
45
Packaging for sweets and confectionery (candy, cakes)
Fishing lines/hooks/bait boxes
40
Fishing lines/hooks/bait boxes
Glass bottles
18
Glass bottles
Plastic bags
15
Plastic bags

Other waste

  • Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal) Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal) 14
  • Metal cans Metal cans 11
  • Textiles Textiles 11
  • Plastic beverage bottles holding 50 cl or less Plastic beverage bottles holding 50 cl or less 8
  • Lollipop sticks Lollipop sticks 5
  • Metal capsules Metal capsules 5
  • Paper and cardboard food packaging/containers Paper and cardboard food packaging/containers 4
  • Plastic drink cups, including lids Plastic drink cups, including lids 4
  • Disposable plates and cutlery Disposable plates and cutlery 4
  • Waste from shellfish farming (bags, cages, skirts, etc.) Waste from shellfish farming (bags, cages, skirts, etc.) 4
  • Plastic beverage bottles larger than 50 cl Plastic beverage bottles larger than 50 cl 3
  • Medical waste: Bottles, tubes, and medication packaging Medical waste: Bottles, tubes, and medication packaging 3
  • Hunting cartridges Hunting cartridges 3
  • Tobacco packs Tobacco packs 2
  • Plastic bottles (other than beverage bottles; e.g., household cleaners, cosmetics) Plastic bottles (other than beverage bottles; e.g., household cleaners, cosmetics) 2
  • Straws Straws 2
  • Sandals/shoes Sandals/shoes 2
  • Lighters Lighters 1
  • Cotton swabs Cotton swabs 1

Fundraiser Chatroom

You’ll receive all the information you need to participate in this fundraiser with peace of mind right after you sign up. If you still have questions or just want to chat directly with the organizer and/or other participants,
you can join the fundraiser chat!
It’s easy—just create an account or log in!

Surfrider Local Chapter

Want to get involved locally?
Join the local volunteer group nearest you and get started on your adventure!
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Practical Information

Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 2:00 p.m.
Plage De Locqueltas, 14 Rue du Fort, 56260, Larmor-Plage, Morbihan, Bretagne, FRA
2 registered participants

Want to get your employees involved in ocean conservation?

The Retrace! project is aimed at citizens who wish to work together to organize and participate in waste collection efforts across Europe.

If you’d like to engage your employees in this type of initiative, you’ll be redirected to a dedicated page showcasing the services we offer to businesses, including support from qualified facilitators to ensure high-quality team-building sessions.