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MerTerre
Reducing waste through participatory science
SensibilizationCircular economyProvence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
With 400 €,
MerTerre finances:
1 new school(s) supported by the Adopt'1 Spot program
3,650 €6,000 €
58 Captains
Challenge
Every year, up to 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans and 80% of this waste found at sea comes from land. As the ocean is the primary climate regulator, preserving marine ecosystems also means fighting global warming.
To take action and implement appropriate and effective public policies, we need to better understand this pollution: data on waste collected during clean-up operations are invaluable and enable us to trace waste back to its origin in order to draw up recommendations. It is also essential to involve the younger generations to raise their awareness of this pollution and prevent the same mistakes from being made again.
To take action and implement appropriate and effective public policies, we need to better understand this pollution: data on waste collected during clean-up operations are invaluable and enable us to trace waste back to its origin in order to draw up recommendations. It is also essential to involve the younger generations to raise their awareness of this pollution and prevent the same mistakes from being made again.
Solution
To meet this dual challenge, MerTerre has developed the participatory science program Adopt'1 Spot: a central tool of the Zéro Déchet Sauvage collaborative platform. Thanks to regular pick-ups, this program makes it possible toprotect fragile locations subject to chronic pollution and monitor this issue by collecting reliable data on the waste collected.
Through its educational component, Adopt'1 Spot also makes it possible toraise awareness in a fun way among schoolchildren (schools, collèges, lycées, leisure centers, etc.), introducing them to the scientific approach in the field and making them aware of their ability to protect the environment.
Through its educational component, Adopt'1 Spot also makes it possible toraise awareness in a fun way among schoolchildren (schools, collèges, lycées, leisure centers, etc.), introducing them to the scientific approach in the field and making them aware of their ability to protect the environment.
Recent result
Adopt'1 Spot is already 150 spots created, half of which are adopted (monitored, cleaned, preserved).
56 structures participating in the program, including 8 schools.
338 collections have been made, freeing nature of 220m3 and more than 25 tons of waste.
More than 8,500 people made aware and already a hundred schoolchildren.
The money will be used for
The sum raised will strengthen the educational aspect of the Adopt'1 Spot program and offer customized support to schools, middle schools and high schools: awareness-raising, on-site waste characterization, coordination of collections, equipment, etc.
Goal
Mi 2023: Accompany a dozen educational structures in classrooms and in the field.
End 2023: A thousand schoolchildren made aware.
End 2023: A thousand schoolchildren made aware.
28 rue Fortia, 13001 MARSEILLE, France
Objective Zero Waste Marin!
For over 20 years, MerTerre has been striving towards a Zero Waste Wild and marine objective in order to protect ecosystems, biodiversity and the climate. It supports and coordinates all players wishing to get involved in this great cause. By quantifying the waste collected and analyzing the data, MerTerre guides the actions to be taken to prevent pollution and restore environments.
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Winner of the Rencontres pour la Planète 2021 Plastic Pollution category
Winner of the Rencontres pour la Planète 2022 Rivers and Oceans category
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Winner of the Rencontres pour la Planète 2021 Plastic Pollution category
Winner of the Rencontres pour la Planète 2022 Rivers and Oceans category
Calanques Propres: 20 years of commitment to preserving our Mediterranean jewel
Friday November 24 marked an exceptional moment in the history of the large-scale collection operation, Calanques Propres. This emblematic event celebrated its20 years in the exceptional location of the sanitary locker made available by the Marseille Capitale de la Mer structure. Bringing together all the structures involved, whether associations, local authorities, partners and many others, the day was a celebration of the shared commitment to preserving our environment.
Presentation of the results of the 2023 edition and review of 20 years
Presentation of the results of the 2023 edition and review of 20 years
The day began with a presentation of the results of the 2023 edition. Attendees learned about this year's concrete achievements, measuring the positive impact of two decades of collective effort. The impressive figures were shared with the journalists in attendance, highlighting the continued progress of Calanques Propres.
A 20-year review followed, highlighting the milestones of this operation marked by unwavering determination. From raising public awareness to implementing innovative solutions, every moment was a step towards a healthier environment.
Collaborative workshops for a build the future
Collaborative workshops for a build the future
The afternoon was devoted to collaboration withworkshops by geographical sector. Participants brainstormed together on a concrete action plan to eliminate abandoned waste in Calanques Propres territories. The creative energy deployed during these sessions was palpable, reflecting everyone's commitment and determination.
A second workshop, led by a graphic facilitator, enabled participants to project themselves into the future of Calanques Propres. This innovative approach encouraged the visualization of a future where environmental preservation is at the heart of our concerns.
A convivial and committed evening
A convivial and committed evening
The day concluded with a apéritif en musique with Dominique Beven, an artist with multiple instruments from around the world. The festive atmosphere allowed participants to relax while celebrating the achievements of Calanques Propres. The lunch buffet and aperitif were provided by DouSens, a zero-waste caterer, with beer from brasserie Zoumaï and natural wine on consignment from Château Pompette.
A sincere thank you to participants and a message of hope
Calanques Propres would like to express its gratitude to all participants, whether volunteers, partners or community members. Their unwavering commitment has been key to the success of this operation over the years.
Stay tuned for a detailed account of the event. In the meantime, interested parties can find the bilan 2023 en ligne, a source of inspiration for all those who believe in the possibility of preserving our Mediterranean jewel.
Calanques Propres is more than just an operation; it's a collective movement towards a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable future. An example to follow for all those who aspire to make a difference in the world around them.
Retour sur l'opération de ramassage d'envergure Calanques Propres !
Découvrez quelques images de l'opération Calanques Propres 2023.
Un immense merci à Saint Thomas Productions pour cette superbe vidéo !
Un immense merci à Saint Thomas Productions pour cette superbe vidéo !
Intervention with 25 junior town councillors from Montélimar!
Returning to the superb intervention on June 14 with 25 junior city councilors from the Ville de Montélimar on l'île du Frioul and its Calanque de l'Eoube!
On the program, awareness-raising and collection to understand the problem of waste abandoned littering the coastline.
Lots of fragments plastics and packaging food plastics picked up including sticks from sucker or cotton tips...
Adopt'1 Spot: 30 children mobilized to preserve nature!
Back to yesterday's (April 25) superb intervention with some thirty children from the centre aéré ACM de la Savine on the plage de la Maronaise!
On the program, raising awareness, collecting then sorting and characterizing waste to understand the problem of abandoned garbage littering the beaches.
All in all, that's around ten kilos and at least 50 L of waste collected thanks to them!
MerTerre thanks you!
Discover MerTerre's video greetings.
Isabelle Poitou, director and founder of the MerTerre association, raising awareness at Lac de la Cavayère in Carcassonne.Year in review 2022
MerTerre has been keen to introduce students to the scientific approach, so that they have the tools and knowledge to become agents of change. In 2022, we developed a pedagogical kit to offer a playful knowledge path as well as a guide for the proper execution of their waste collection operations. 123 new structures were integrated in 2022, for a total of 449 structures including 15% local authorities and 14% schools.
We have also drawn up a deployment plan for Adopt'1 Spot so that in 2023 schoolchildren will participate in enriching local authority diagnoses via a dashboard developed specifically for this purpose.
Adopt'1 Spot in 2022 means :
- 86 collections with surveys ;
- 20 structures mobilized ;
- 39 spots cleaned ;
- 1,653 participants ;
- 10 surveys using level 1 ;
- 53 surveys using level 2;
- 12 surveys using level 3;
- 11 surveys using level 4;
- at least 3.2 tons of waste collected;
- at least 27 m3 of waste collected, including: 60,921 cigarette butts, 1,722 glass bottles, 1,625 metal cans, 2,051 plastic bottles and 49 tires.
We have also drawn up a deployment plan for Adopt'1 Spot so that in 2023 schoolchildren will participate in enriching local authority diagnoses via a dashboard developed specifically for this purpose.
Adopt'1 Spot in 2022 means :
- 86 collections with surveys ;
- 20 structures mobilized ;
- 39 spots cleaned ;
- 1,653 participants ;
- 10 surveys using level 1 ;
- 53 surveys using level 2;
- 12 surveys using level 3;
- 11 surveys using level 4;
- at least 3.2 tons of waste collected;
- at least 27 m3 of waste collected, including: 60,921 cigarette butts, 1,722 glass bottles, 1,625 metal cans, 2,051 plastic bottles and 49 tires.
Isabelle Poitou, director and founder of the MerTerre association, during an awareness-raising session with young people prior to a collection.New partner schools for Adopt'1 Spot!
We wanted to raise awareness and support as many schools as possible with the Adopt'1 Spot program to monitor and protect fragile sites. Thanks to part of the donations, we have been able to create an educational kit (awareness-raising documents, collection kit) and are in contact with 4 schools to start our program this autumn.