IO Retrace Surfrider

Description

IO pour le lancement de la campagne retrace

Location

33680, Le Porge, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FRA

Participants

Top 10 most commonly collected waste items

Cotton swabs
505
Cotton swabs
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
329
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Intertwined ropes/cords
324
Intertwined ropes/cords
Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal)
302
Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal)
Waste from shellfish farming (bags, cages, skirts, etc.)
78
Waste from shellfish farming (bags, cages, skirts, etc.)
Cigarette butts / filters
67
Cigarette butts / filters
Lollipop sticks
65
Lollipop sticks
Hunting cartridges
61
Hunting cartridges
Plastic food packaging/containers
39
Plastic food packaging/containers
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
38
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size

Other waste

  • Model 9 Model 9 22
  • Plastic bags Plastic bags 10
  • Tampons, applicators, and sanitary pads + packaging Tampons, applicators, and sanitary pads + packaging 8
  • Straws Straws 8
  • Model 2 / 3 Model 2 / 3 8
  • Model 6 / 7 Model 6 / 7 8
  • Packaging for sweets and confectionery (candy, cakes) Packaging for sweets and confectionery (candy, cakes) 7
  • Model 8 Model 8 6
  • Model 32 Model 32 6
  • Medical waste: Bottles, tubes, and medication packaging Medical waste: Bottles, tubes, and medication packaging 5
  • Wet wipes (household, hygiene) Wet wipes (household, hygiene) 4
  • Disposable plates and cutlery Disposable plates and cutlery 4
  • Textiles Textiles 4
  • Plastic beverage bottles larger than 50 cl Plastic beverage bottles larger than 50 cl 2
  • Plastic bottles (other than beverage bottles; e.g., household cleaners, cosmetics) Plastic bottles (other than beverage bottles; e.g., household cleaners, cosmetics) 2
  • Sandals/shoes Sandals/shoes 2
  • Metal cans Metal cans 2
  • Metal capsules Metal capsules 2
  • Model 4 Model 4 2
  • Model 10 Model 10 1
  • Model 17 Model 17 1
  • Model 19 Model 19 1
  • Model 31 Model 31 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,
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Surfrider Local Chapter

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Join the local volunteer group nearest you and get started on your adventure!
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Practical Information

Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 10:00 a.m.
33680, Le Porge, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FRA
15 registrants

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.