From Collected Beach Debris to Useful Products: Recycling Bottle Caps on the Research Vessel Waya Waya

When we talk about ocean conservation, most people imagine science dives, sea turtle rescues, or mapping fragile ecosystems. But sometimes, protecting our ocean starts with something far more simple: a handful of plastic bottle caps collected along a beach.
Plastic Recycling Workshop at Kieler Woche 2025 – Inspiring Kids for Clean Oceans

This year at Kieler Woche, we once again showed how exciting plastic recycling can be. Together with our partner One Earth One Ocean, we inspired hundreds of kids to rethink plastic waste and experience first-hand how trash can be turned into new treasures.