The ship Skytteren sank on April 1, 1942, about ten kilometres from the Swedish west coast near the city of Lysekil. According to The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management’ s environmental risk assessment, the Skytteren is ranked as number one on the list of the 30 most environmentally hazardous wrecks. In mid-September 2021, … [continue reading]
KIMO launches report on microplastic pollution from textiles
Microplastic pollution from textiles is found in all of the world’s oceans, emissions are continuing and concentrations are increasing. Those are some of the stark conclusions of a KIMO report on how microfibers from synthetic clothing are escaping into our rivers and seas. The report ‘Microplastics from textiles to the ocean: How clothes cause the … [continue reading]
Swedish municipality recasting the net on marine waste
The Sotenäs region is a small Swedish municipality with a big vision: turning the problem of marine waste into an opportunity for local jobs, green innovation and a more sustainable future. Located an hour’s drive north of Gothenburg on the Swedish west coast, Sotenäs is a coastal community with a year-round population of just over … [continue reading]
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