Trash Without Borders: Debris From Ethiopia Found In Brazilian Waters

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They traveled thousands of kilometers floating in the ocean: bottles from China, packaging from Argentina, and even trash from Ethiopia washed up on the beaches of Ilha Grande. The trail of international pollution was discovered during a cleanup effort that collected 242 kilograms of waste in four days.

The event was organized by the State Environmental Institute (INEA), in partnership with the NGO Somos Natureza, and mobilized tourists of various nationalities, including volunteers from Spain, Argentina, Iceland, and São Paulo. They toured sections of the Praia do Sul State Biological Reserve in Angra dos Reis, a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered one of the best-preserved in the state of Rio.

Among the waste collected were materials that pose a high environmental risk, such as plastics—which can be ingested by turtles and seabirds, causing suffocation and even death—and glass fragments, which can take over 4,000 years to decompose in the environment. All the waste was separated and sent to recycling cooperatives in the region.

"We can't control what reaches our coast from other countries, but we are directly involved in collecting and disposing of this waste. It's gratifying to see foreign visitors engaged in our conservation mission," said Bernardo Rossi, State Secretary of Environment and Sustainability.

In addition to collecting, participants learned about Inea's initiatives in conservation units and shared experiences about the environmental challenges faced in their countries. The initiative is part of a recent partnership between the institute and the NGO, which includes monthly community outreach activities on the beaches of Ilha Grande.

The approximate distance between Ethiopia and Brazil is around 10,700 kilometers (6,650 miles). This is a direct distance and does not account for travel routes, which could be longer depending on the specific locations within each country and the mode of transportation.