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The third edition of the Circular Seas competition, promoted by Coca-Cola, has ended with two scientific studies and a Spanish start-up as winners. The project, aimed at finding solutions for the cleaning and regeneration of aquatic environments, is part of a global strategy of the multinational (" World Without Waste ") to promote sustainability and the circular economy ; two concepts that have touched society in a special way after the pandemic. “ Mares Circulares ” also has the coordination of the Chelonia Association and the participation of Liga para a Protecçao da Naturezaa ; and the Coca-Cola Foundation finances half of the program, developed mainly online. Each of the winners has received a fund of around 5,000 euros to continue advancing their projects towards the eradication of marine litter.
Ana Gascón, director of Corporate Responsibility at Coca-Cola Iberia, has indicated: “we have a firm commitment that none of our packaging ends up as waste, but rather that it is integrated again as a raw material in Phone Number List the production cycle.” Microplastics, a new source of energy? In the category of scientific studies, the first prize went to “Energy valorization of microplastics in hotspots of Macaronesia ( VALORIZAMAC )”, directed by Javier Hernández Borges from the University of La Laguna (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). His project focuses on minimizing microplastic pollution on the coasts of Macronesia and converting waste into new sources of energy. It is followed by the “ Plumbum ” project directed by a team from the Hippocampus Association composed of Juan Diego López Giraldo and José Luis Alcaide Sanjurjo (Murcia).
Their idea is to reduce the presence of lead on the seabed through recovery that uses geolocation as a core technology. Circular seas Coca-Cola project In third place is the Portuguese initiative of the Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento (Lisbon), led by María Teresa Ferreira Cesário. Her work focuses on the use of algae for the production of biodegradable plastics. Finally, the Spanish start-up “ FYCH ”, presented by Andrea Cabanes Gil, has stood out for its revolutionary proposal for the recycling of multi-layer packaging through a “delamination” process that would considerably expand the amount of materials that can be recovered. An initiative available to everyone Despite the harsh context caused by the Covid-19 health crisis, “Circular Seas” has put all its efforts into staying ahead of the curve and working, more than ever, on raising awareness and training on recycling . Thus, through its workshops and online courses it has managed to train more than 5,000 people. On the other hand, residual cleaning efforts have remained active.
Ana Gascón, director of Corporate Responsibility at Coca-Cola Iberia, has indicated: “we have a firm commitment that none of our packaging ends up as waste, but rather that it is integrated again as a raw material in Phone Number List the production cycle.” Microplastics, a new source of energy? In the category of scientific studies, the first prize went to “Energy valorization of microplastics in hotspots of Macaronesia ( VALORIZAMAC )”, directed by Javier Hernández Borges from the University of La Laguna (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). His project focuses on minimizing microplastic pollution on the coasts of Macronesia and converting waste into new sources of energy. It is followed by the “ Plumbum ” project directed by a team from the Hippocampus Association composed of Juan Diego López Giraldo and José Luis Alcaide Sanjurjo (Murcia).
Their idea is to reduce the presence of lead on the seabed through recovery that uses geolocation as a core technology. Circular seas Coca-Cola project In third place is the Portuguese initiative of the Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento (Lisbon), led by María Teresa Ferreira Cesário. Her work focuses on the use of algae for the production of biodegradable plastics. Finally, the Spanish start-up “ FYCH ”, presented by Andrea Cabanes Gil, has stood out for its revolutionary proposal for the recycling of multi-layer packaging through a “delamination” process that would considerably expand the amount of materials that can be recovered. An initiative available to everyone Despite the harsh context caused by the Covid-19 health crisis, “Circular Seas” has put all its efforts into staying ahead of the curve and working, more than ever, on raising awareness and training on recycling . Thus, through its workshops and online courses it has managed to train more than 5,000 people. On the other hand, residual cleaning efforts have remained active.