STAND UP FOR A BETTER WORLD

We have built a Stand Up Paddleboard out of plastic bottles to paddle 12 marathons in 12 countries in Europe. We have already acomplished 10 marathons in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Serbia and have 2 more to go. We have witnessed a lot of plastic pollution on our journey and want to share our experiences to create an impact and inspire others to STAND UP FOR A BETTER WORLD.

PLASTIC POLLUTION

There is growing awareness of the issue of plastic pollution in the ocean; by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight (World Economic Forum). Although plastic can be recycled, only 24% of the five million tonnes of plastic used in the UK every year is recycled or re-used. This needs to change. We will be taking 120 bottles out of the environment every time we build a board.

THE TEAM

As teachers and sports lovers, both Carlos and Carolyn want to inspire children and adults to participate in SUP, a beautiful sport that allows people to experience the joy of walking on water, whilst connecting to nature. We believe SUP should be accessible to everyone, no matter what your background.

We also want to bring people together to look after the environment. Sadly, when you paddle, it won’t be too long before you see plastic and other pollution floating in the water. The impact has a lasting effect and will make you want to do something about it.