Sardinia yacht club targets sailors with charter to cut plastic waste

Charta Smerelda aims to encourage 150,000 sailors to reduce plastic pollution in ocean and protect marine habitatsOne of the most exclusive yacht clubs in the world has drawn up an environmental charter to ask 150,000 sailors across the globe to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean.The Costa Smerelda yacht club in Sardinia, established by the Aga Khan 50 years ago, is publishing the charter to cut plastic waste at the One Ocean Forum conference. International sailing organisations have signed up to support the document which will be disseminated to 150,000 sailors who compete across the world. Continue reading...