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The Trash Traveler and participants on the beach, carrying collected materials together.
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2020

The Plastic Hike

What was it?

1152 km on foot in 58 days, along the entire mainland coast from the Minho to the Guadiana. The walk invited people to join, met NGOs and environmentalists and connected the country. All trash became awareness art.

Where?

The entire mainland coast, from the Minho to the Guadiana.

Who joined?

More than 100 NGOs and 560 people, met along the way.

The wider ocean issue

Most marine plastic starts on land. The coastline shows how rivers, towns and beaches connect to the ocean.

How you can take part

Bring a guided coastal mission to your team.