Sea Brigade Project (Portugal)
The Sea Brigade Project, created through cooperative principles of sustainability and volunteerism, aims to clean up the beaches of Grândola region and raise awareness about marine litter.
Every year, over two weeks in May, a group of volunteers gather to clean up the beaches. At the weekend, about 100 volunteers participate in this action.
The waste is collected from the beach and surrounding dunes and separated into plastic, glass, undifferentiated waste and hazardous waste. The Maritime Police is alerted when hazardous waste is found and Grândola Municipality is responsible for the transport of the garbage bags.
Facts
| Place / Location |
Subnational, Grândola |
|---|---|
| Commencement Date |
2009 |
| Duration | Ongoing, Every year, during two weeks in May. |
| Theme | Mitigation, Awareness (Cross-cutting) |
| Type of Initiative | Practice/ Activity/ Action |
| Initiated by |
Sea Brigade is an environmental intervention project founded by a group of volunteers. |
| Involved Stakeholders |
Grândola Municipality General Public |
| Funding/Financial Support |
Grândola Municipality provides logistical support. |
| Success Rate |
Very Successful. |
| Case Study prepared by |
Isabel Palma Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Submitted by |
Isabel Palma Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
Available documentation and further information
http://brigadadomar.blogspot.pt/
