Towards a plastic free archipelago – a community of plastic free islands
The aim of this project was to create and maintain collaboration between local stakeholders and municipalities on Croatian islands that are working to reduce plastic pollution. The association’s approach is global, intergenerational and regional.
Main results of the project:
- The project launched the plastic-free archipelago on 3 July 2021 with more than 130 participants, followed by participatory workshops to raise awareness among children and adults. A charter was signed by local initiatives, committing to reduce plastic and share good practices.
- A community of Croatian islands was created via videoconferences and a national webinar, with active communication through videos produced by SMILO.
- The association coordinated its actions with tourism organisations, participated in the transposition of the European Plastics Directive into Croatian law, and produced a guide to best practices and a diagnostic report on waste management, which were used to lobby decision-makers.
