Collection of waste at sea off the Atlantic Pyrenees (France)
Following the collapse of a portion of the landfill of Corunna (Spain), Kosta Garbia, a union of eight municipalities on the Basque Coast, begun to collect floating waste at sea using a specially equipped boat. The operation takes place from mid-May to 31 August every year. The boat leaves daily for this period if weather permits (105 days theory).
Facts
| Place / Location |
France Atlantic Pyrenees Kosta Garbia (8 municipalities : Urrugne, Bidart, Anglet, Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Guéthary, Ciboure, Hendaye) |
|---|---|
| Commencement Date | 1998 |
| Duration | Ongoing |
| Theme | Mitigation |
| Type of Initiative | Practice/ Activity/ Action |
| Initiated by | Kosta Garbia |
| Involved Stakeholders | A fishing company |
| Funding/Financial Support | Yes, by Kosta Garbia |
| Success Rate | Very Successful |
| Case Study prepared by |
Mathieu Darmendrail 4 allée des Platanes, BAYONNE, 64100, France Tel:+33 (0)5 59 46 52 05 Fax : +33 (0)5 59 46 52 06 |
| Submitted by |
Isabelle Poitou, MerTerre MARLISCO Partner 7 |
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