TEMA: Generation Jesus
Small Danish town takes action as the Nordics top global plastic accumulation
A recent study shows that Denmark and the Nordic countries have the largest stock of plastic per capita in the world. Fiery souls in the small town of Løkken are actively working against plastic pollution.
1100 kg. That is how much plastic the average Nordic person has accumulated in everyday objects, says a recent study from University of Southern Denmark and University of Cambridge.
Signe Simonsen, CEO of Race for Oceans Technology, isn’t surprised:
“We are one of the best countries in the world at consuming plastic. It’s a huge problem regarding plastic pollution.”
Local action against plastic pollution
Race for Oceans Technology, based in Løkken, Denmark, is actively fighting against plastic pollution in nature. The organisation works on technological solutions to reduce plastic waste.
More specifically they aim to reduce plastic pellet waste globally. Plastic pellets, also known as microplastic, are the raw material used to produce various plastic products.
Race for Ocean Technology also organises beach cleans-ups in Løkken, where locals voluntarily participate in cleaning the beach from plastic pollution.
Signe Simonsen finds local initiatives important in the fight against plastic pollution:
“You need to remember to make use of these local organisation and initiatives, because they are good players in this global challenge that we are going to continue to face in many years to come.”
