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About 82 Million Tons
Approximate proportion of poorly managed or discarded plastics in the world
19
Million Tons
Plastic leaking into the environment
13
Million Tons
Approximate amount of plastic leaking into terrestrial environments
6
Million Tons
Approximate amount of plastic leaking into rivers and coastlines
1.7
Million Tons
The amount of plastic transported to the ocean
9%
About 82 Million Tons
Approximate proportion of poorly managed or discarded plastics in the world
What is Plastic Free Festival?
On earth per year
350,000,000
it consists of more than a ton of plastic waste.
The amount of waste in the scenario where we do not reduce the unconscious use of plastic and do not turn to more environmental materials 2060s until the year it is projected to increase three times to reach a billion metric tons. Microplastics formed by the breakdown of plastic spread to the environment and especially underwater with water resources it damages the ecosystem. Also in the human body by joining the food chain triggers negative conditions such as respiratory and allergic reactions.
Plastic Free Festival
individuals and institutions about the impact of plastics with environmental risks and whose use is becoming quite widespread aiming to raise awareness, especially to prevent the formation of single-use plastic waste and to achieve sustainable consumption and it is an emerging organization for building production habits.
Plastic Waste Reduction: The festival, which aims to reduce the environmental and health damage of single-use plastics, is in this area aims to increase awareness.
Social Awareness: More sustainable consumption by creating environmental awareness on individuals, local businesses and sectors encourages them to develop habits.
Presenting Sustainable Alternatives: Conscious consumption of participants by introducing nature-friendly alternatives that can replace plastic products leads to their habits.
Compliance with SDG Purposes: Festival, especially Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 12 (Protected Consumption and Production), SDG 14 (Life in Water), SDG 15 (Eliving in Land) and it aims to contribute to these areas in accordance with SDG 17 (Partnerships for Purposes).
Impact Creation and Support Projects: Revenue from the festival is transferred to environmental projects and aimed at reducing the use of plastic in the community concrete steps are being taken. For example, “Blue-Green Future: Environmentally friendly projects such as the Marmara” project are in this direction supported. The festival is a cleaner, healthier world, creating both environmental and societal awareness it invites everyone to come up with sustainable solutions.
Plastic-free Festival from The Purest Solutions!
Our Mission
To raise awareness of individuals and institutions about the negative effects of plastic on the environment and human health.
Considering the impact of the actions to be taken against the use of plastic, the environment in local enterprises build consciousness.
Transforming production and consumption habits by introducing individuals to eco-friendly product alternatives.
Our vision
To be the pioneer of a movement that minimizes the use of plastic on a global scale.
Creating a world where plastic waste is greatly reduced.
To provide sustainable solutions by promoting the widespread use of environmentally friendly materials.
To ensure permanent and positive change on a global scale by increasing environmental awareness.
Disseminating nature-friendly solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable planet.