OUR GOALS
WATER IS A SOURCE OF LIFE THAT WE CONSUME EVERY DAY
WATER PRESERVATION
THE CURRENT STATE OF THE SITUATION
Take the example of Lake Geneva, the largest Alpine lake in Europe, in 2018 a study carried out by the Association for the Protection of Lake Geneva states that more than 50 tonnes of plastic waste are found in the lake. Although it is assumed that around a tenth is evacuated through the Rhône, the majority of its waste fragments into microplastics, often invisible to the naked eye, but devastating for local biodiversity and which impacts the entire food chain, sometimes even to us. This is why we must prevent waste such as plastic bags/packaging, single-use PET bottles or even cigarette butts from ending up in water points. Let's take the example of a cigarette butt, once thrown on the ground, it only takes a few minutes before the wind blows it away or the rain makes it flow into a manhole or into a river which will take it into the both cases directly into the lake. A cigarette butt pollutes between 500 and 1,000 liters of water and it will be one of the targets of our actions which will be carried out in the fall of 2022 which will be announced very soon!
OUR GOALS
No one is perfect, nor are we, but we believe in the power of small steps that taken together have a big impact. Through this Odyssey of the Lakes as well as throughout its preparation, we will carry out several actions in favor of water preservation:
MAKE THE PROBLEM KNOWN
IN ORDER TO RAISE POPULATION AWARENESS
COLLECT FUNDS IN A FUN WAY TO SUSTAIN OUR ACTIONS
ORGANIZE CONCRETE ACTIONS
IN THE FOUR CORNERS OF SWITZERLAND
OUR RECOMMENDATIONS
Here are things you can do every day to reduce your impact.
Reduce consumption of single-use plastic
PET bottles, plastic bags, over-packaged products, plastic straws... the list is long, but the alternatives are numerous and accessible.
Reusable bottles, tote bags, bulk products, stainless steel straws, ... some of its products are available on our store.
Avoid chemical surfactants in your soaps
Surfactants are water-soluble molecules which have the property of aggregating at interfaces between water and other substances that are poorly soluble in water, in particular fatty substances. Although necessary for washing hands, body or dishes, the majority of surfactants are said to be synthetic, i.e. from petrochemicals. These are significant pollutants because they are poorly or poorly biodegradable and release chemical compounds when decomposing that are sometimes more toxic than the initial product. It is therefore better to choose surfactants made from plant-based raw materials, as these present fewer risks to health and the environment.
We recommend the local brand Philippe K. Switzerland which uses exclusively natural surfactants, derived from coconut oil, to degrease the skin while providing a moisturizing and soothing “balm” foam for the epidermis. The bottles are formulated using an innovative process: biosourced plastic from sugar cane. A 360º approach that appealed to us and that we will use throughout the challenge.
Optimize your journeys
Did you know that the vast majority of plastics present in the environment are due to tire wear. A recent study has shown the danger of these residues for certain animal species, notably fish. The residue from the friction of tires on the roads is found in rivers, lakes and even in isolated mountain lakes. This means that plastic pollution in Lake Geneva, for example, is identical to that in the oceans.
We invite you to limit car journeys by preferring soft mobility: carpooling, public transport, cycling or even scooters when possible.
If you have any questions, comments or recommendations to send to us, do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for viewing this page and thank you in advance for your commitment!
Sources: RTS, 24Heures, Biolineaires
