Join this years plastic clean up campaign!
On Thursday, September 25, UiB and its partners are organizing a plastic cleanup event in the coastal area outside Hellesøy. Sign up for a meaningful, academically engaging, and social cleanup activity here.
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Once again, the Plastics Network and the Sustainability Pilots at the University of Bergen (UiB) invite students and staff to a major cleanup event on Thursday, September 25.
The event is organized in collaboration with the Bergen og omland friluftsråd (BOF) and Naturvernforbundet Hordaland.
In addition to making an important contribution to nature and wildlife, UiB’s plastic cleanup events are a great way to connect with fellow students, staff, and organizations that care about the environment and climate.
Note: Spaces are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. So it’s a good idea to sign up early!
The event is supported by UiB’s Climate Fund.
What’s happening?
The trip starts with a bus ride from Bergen Bus Station to Hellesøy, where boats will be ready to take participants to an island just a few minutes away. This is where the actual plastic cleanup will take place.
As part of the event, there will also be a social gathering with academic content at the multi-purpose venue Hengjo on Hellesøy.
A free lunch will be served during the day.
All registered participants will be contacted with more detailed information ahead of the event.
Schedule
Date: September 25
Meeting point: Bergen Bus Station at 08:45The bus departs promptly at 09:00, and we aim to return to the same location by 15:00.Please note that the return time may be subject to minor changes.
Background
In recent years, UiB students and staff, together with dedicated partners, have removed more than 8.5 tons of plastic and other marine waste from our coastline.
The event is part of the national plastic cleanup initiative “Strandryddeuka,” organized by Keep Norway Clean.