SURFRIDER X THE OCEAN RACE ATLANTIC

Description

Dans le cadre de la course The Ocean Race Atlantic qui aura lieu à Lorient le Base à partir du 9 septembre, Surfrider se joint à eux pour organiser une collecte de déchets sur la plage de Kerguelen à Larmor Plage

Location

2 Chem. du Zornic, 56260 Larmor-Plage, France

Participants

Top 10 most commonly collected waste items

Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
694
Unidentifiable plastic fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
400
Unidentifiable polystyrene fragments ranging from 2.5 to 50 cm in size
Intertwined ropes/cords
169
Intertwined ropes/cords
Cigarette butts / filters
138
Cigarette butts / filters
Plastic food packaging/containers
100
Plastic food packaging/containers
Lollipop sticks
61
Lollipop sticks
Waste from shellfish farming (bags, cages, skirts, etc.)
24
Waste from shellfish farming (bags, cages, skirts, etc.)
Textiles
24
Textiles
Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal)
17
Plastic bottle caps (including the ring and seal)
Fishing lines/hooks/bait boxes
10
Fishing lines/hooks/bait boxes

Other waste

  • Tampons, applicators, and sanitary pads + packaging Tampons, applicators, and sanitary pads + packaging 9
  • Wet wipes (household, hygiene) Wet wipes (household, hygiene) 8
  • Hunting cartridges Hunting cartridges 7
  • Paper and cardboard food packaging/containers Paper and cardboard food packaging/containers 5
  • Metal capsules Metal capsules 5
  • Paper/cardboard beverage cups, including lids Paper/cardboard beverage cups, including lids 4
  • Sandals/shoes Sandals/shoes 4
  • Lighters Lighters 3
  • Glass bottles Glass bottles 3
  • Metal cans Metal cans 2
  • Tobacco packs Tobacco packs 1
  • Balloons Balloons 1

Fundraiser Chatroom

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Surfrider Local Chapter

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Practical Information

Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 11:00 a.m.
2 Chem. du Zornic, 56260 Larmor-Plage, France
5 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.