On Nov. 19, the Alliance Française de Manille hosted an Opening Event to celebrate the arrival of the Plastic Odyssey Expedition in the Philippines, uniting the French-Filipino community in support of this impactful initiative. Having sailed across three continents and visited over 20 countries, Plastic Odyssey’s laboratory ship has now docked in Manila to continue its mission of addressing plastic pollution in the most affected areas and empowering communities with sustainable solutions.
This exclusive event brought together environmental advocates, educators, and key stakeholders to spotlight the global fight against plastic pollution. Guests were introduced to Plastic Odyssey, a pioneering initiative committed to reducing plastic waste through a global network of local recycling projects.
The program was led by Xavier Leroux, Executive Director of Alliance Française de Manille; and Kevin Charuel, Managing Director of CCI France Philippines. Warm opening remarks were delivered by Rémy Tirouttouvarayane, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of France in the Philippines; and Marie-Maylis Charlat, President of the France Philippines United Action Foundation (FPUA), setting the tone for an evening dedicated to collaboration and sustainable innovation.
Plastic Odyssey: A Global Initiative Raising Awareness and Sharing Sustainable Solutions
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