DEPECHE MODE E HUBLOT They continue their charitable partnership in support CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE, A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON FIGHTING PLASTIC POLLUTION PROBLEMS AROUND THE WORLD. IN A NOTE THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SECOND CYCLE OF FUNDED PROJECTS AND UPDATES ON THE WORLD TOUR “MEMENTO MORI” FROM THE LEGENDARY ENGLISH ELECTRO-POP BAND. IN THE VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FIRST CYCLE OF PROJECTS
Since the first collaboration in 2010, Depeche mode e Hublot support important causes, such as past partnerships in support of “The Teenage Cancer Trust and the charity: water”to raise money and awareness for the childhood cancer research and they brought drinking water in developing communities around the world.
With this new collaboration with Conservation Collectivethe shared goal becomes making tangible changes toward sustainabilitywaste reduction and environmental cleanliness.
Furthermore, in collaboration with the team Green Nation by Live NationDepeche Mode and Hublot will also support programs on tour and at event venues, focusing on limiting the use of single-use plasticsimproving recycling, reducing food waste and other sustainability initiatives.
“Locally led, globally impactful”
Conservation Collective is a growing global network of local foundations that fund inspiring and effective grassroots initiatives to protect the environment, restore nature and defend against climate change.
Depeche Mode supports the Conservation Collective strategy together with Hublot, “Locally managed, global impact” and raising funds to address global issues related theretoplastic pollution.
From production to disposal, plastics cause widespread damage to human, plant and animal health. In the Mediterranean alone, 33,800 plastic bottles end up in the sea every minute. Plastic waste enters our ecosystems and pollutes land, air and waterways.
Conservation Collective tackles the global problem of plastic pollution through community-led action to make lasting impact and develop scalable solutions. Each category includes direct actions, campaigns, research, education and political activities:
- Plastic-free, reducing the consumption of plastic waste by engaging businesses, schools and communities and providing credible sustainable alternatives.
- Collecting plastic, giving nature a chance to flourish by removing plastic pollution from the environment.
- Waste management, diverting waste from landfills, upcycling (or creative recycling), recycling and composting.
Thanks to funding from Depeche Mode & Hublot, the first round of projects in 2023 supported seven key initiatives in seven countries, with three more rounds of funding poised to drive even more positive change.
Seven initiatives in seven countries
Spain: Plastic-free in Menorca
Launched in 2020, “Plastic Free Ibiza & Formentera Alliance” works with the hospitality sector to spread compliance with the Balearic Islands law banning single-use plastics. It provides a clear roadmap to reduce and eliminate plastic waste and replace it with alternatives through guidelines for offering plastic-free products.
As of June 2023, approximately thirty-three local businesses have begun the process plastic-free certificatewhile 100 took part in waste reduction workshops and five beach clean-ups were carried out.
Greece: To the Cyclades, Me & My Plastic
The project “Me and my plastic”, to the islands Cycladesreinforces the concept of “Plastic-free beach”, including the introduction of facilities such as freshwater fountains. From June to November 2023, five beaches participated in the initiative. Beachgoers received 250 reusable water bottles. More than 200,000 people were involved through awareness campaigns.
Italy: Plastic Free Schools, competition in the Sicilian Islands
Marevivo led the campaign “Plastic-free schools” involving young people in reducing single-use plastics. One hundred schools from twelve islands entered the competition to win water filters and reusable water bottles and eliminate plastic bottles. The students of. have won Favignana, Ustica e Pantelleriaallowing 330 students to throw away plastic bottles, saving 57,000 plastic bottles per year.
Greece: Sin.Praxi in Corfu
The community project “Sin.Praxi” nel northeast Tue Corfu tackles the waste crisis on the Greek island. The project improves infrastructure and education to target waste from landfills towards reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and circular economies.
Kenya: Clearing the Kiunga Marine Reserve
Lamu, Kenya, does not have an active government-run waste management system. “A sea” is a local initiative led by a remote community of women and youth. Together they work to reduce plastic pollution on the beaches and in their village through regular cleanups, education programs with local schools and the creation of income-generating businesses to recycle waste and prevent its build-up.
Sri Lanka: seabeds
Pearl protectors is carrying out one of the first major coral reef clean-up projects Sri Lanka through voluntary underwater expeditions. They also develop recycling and upcycling plans for proper waste disposal. To date, 150 volunteer divers have removed more than 1,000 pounds of abandoned or discarded fishing gear.
Inghilterra: Until the coast is cleaner in South Devon
Until the Coast is Clear (TTCIC) recovers plastic from hard-to-reach places on the coast of South Devon in England. Volunteers use recyclable kayaks and motorized boats. To date, Conservation Collective support has enabled TTCIC to purchase four new sea kayaks made from recycled plastic fishing nets, set up additional waste collection points in remote coastal locations and distribute beach cleaning kits to local schools.
“This is just the beginning – say Depeche Mode and Hublot -, Throughout the year, we will allocate further funding to strengthen local action groups working to stem the tide of plastic.”
