Education and cleanup in Ghana

Our Ambassador Rotaract Tamale organized education, awareness and cleanup actions for schools in the city of Tamale in North Ghana. In August they started with 5 schools, so about 150 young children, age below 15. The School Project will continue the education and awareness regarding plastic pollution in 2024: 10 Schools, 30 Student per School…

COP28 in Dubai

EndPlasticSoup was represented at the COP28 in Dubai by Abdul Rashid Alhassan, Rotaract Tamale, Ghana As one of the 12 selected volunteers, I found myself among a dynamic and passionate group representing the global Rotary-Rotaract community. This diverse team united by a common purpose added depth to the experience, fostering collaborative efforts and shared insights…

Rotary Sailing for Good in Croatia

From 16-25 September the Rotary Flotilla in Croatia took place, a Rotary sailing for good with crews from the USA, Russia, Germany, Ukraine, Jamaica, Italy and New Zealand. A mission for peace, friendship and raising awareness and funds for EndPlasticSoup, organized by Vladimir Korsum, president of RC of Ekaterinburg, D2223, Russia. Ildus Yanyshev, PDG D2223…

Extension International Leadership EndPlasticSoup

The International Board of Rotary EndPlasticSoup is pleased to announce an extension of the Leadership for EndPlasticSoup with Region Directors and Theme Directors, for an initial 3-year term. EndPlasticoup Directors create and manage the annual plan for the region or the theme to contribute to the goal of EndPlasticSoup. They promote, communicate, cooperate and manage…

New research and developments regarding microplastics

During the last months some interesting articles were published about new research and developments regarding microplastics.   Parkinson and dementia Parkinson’s disease and dementia linked to nanoplastics that may affect the brain. Researchers from Duke University School of Medicine have found nanoplastics affect a specific protein found in the brain, causing changes linked to Parkinson’s…