We are all accustomed to seeing Żibel organise activities on both land and sea to collect the waste irresponsibly discarded by others.
During an insightful interview with Andrew, we not only learned about the most unexpected items collected from the sea over the past seven years but also discovered how every citizen can contribute to their cause, both directly and indirectly. As Andrew explained, there’s no need to physically join one of their clean-ups to make a contribution; one can also help from the comfort of their own home by adopting more sustainable habits.
Upon reflection, it’s not difficult to understand why this is so important. Most of the waste that ends up in the sea originates from land, with cigarette butts being the most common. Contrary to popular belief, these butts are not biodegradable. They are made of plastic and contain numerous toxic chemicals. Due to their small size and the vast number improperly disposed of, this type of waste ends up in our seas, causing irreversible damage.
The impact that this NGO has on our environment is immense. Therefore, revising our everyday habits and reducing our waste, as a small act of appreciation, would be a fitting way to continue improving the condition of our country and our seas.