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BLUEMED pilot Towards a plastic-free Mediterranean Sea 12 March 2019 Justine Maillot - Surfrider Foundation Europe The alliance #breakfreefromplastic A holistic approach of the plastic pollution issue 6 th greater accumulation zone of ocean

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BLUEMED pilot Towards a plastic-free Mediterranean Sea

12 March 2019

Justine Maillot - Surfrider Foundation Europe

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The alliance

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#breakfreefromplastic

A holistic approach of the plastic pollution issue

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6th greater accumulation zone of ocean plastic (+600 items/km2) Levels of microplastic concentration in the Med are almost 4 times higher than in the ocean gyres

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Plastic waste is 95% of waste accumulated in seashores Mainly from recreational and tourism activities, and household-related waste

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31% of global tourism

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30% of the world’s maritime traffic passes through the Mediterranean Sea

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There is no one-fits-all solution, but common elements should drive the action:

There is an urgency to act
Upstream measures are to be prioritised,
Multistakeholder and coordinated approach
Important role of ecodesign, research and innovation

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A role for bio-based plastics?

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A few remarks on « marine biodegradability »

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It's time to close the tap!

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