Together with seven Nepalese sherpas, Coast is Clear founder Mark Galea Pace is already well on his way to completing the highest clean-up in the world at base camp of the famous Mount, having started this undertaking on 8 February, and ending on 22 February.
Meanwhile, he has launched a crowdfunding campaign on local platform Zaar to raise €10,000 to support future clean-ups in and around Malta, as well as plant and maintain trees on the island. Through the Zaar campaign, he also hopes to reach out to the community in Malta and beyond, to spread awareness of the importance of keeping the environment clean and healthy.
“An estimated eight million tons of plastic enters the oceans every year, with 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste estimated to be in the oceans. 70% of the debris left behind by humans sinks into the ocean’s ecosystem, 15% floats and 15% lands on beaches. No matter where trash is left behind, it affects us all in the long run,” shares Mark Galea Pace. “With more funding, I could do so much more environmental work; more cleaning of our seas and our sensitive parks, and plant as many trees as possible. During my Nepal expedition I will be doing an even bigger cleaning project because we are all responsible for our planet. Please donate and help me work for a better world!”
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