The Elbe, from the Giant Mountains to the North Sea, 1100 kilometers through rugged valleys,
past old castles, picturesque old towns and palaces
to the port of Hamburg and finally into the North Sea.
After the Rhine, the Tennessee River and the Danube
I am ready for a new river,
a new adventure and a new challenge
for the protection of our waters and a plastic-free nature.
In spring 2022, we spent eight weeks on the Danube,
in the service of science,
took water samples and analyzed them for microplastics.
We implemented an interactive educational program with young people
and give our high-profile campaign the greatest possible attention.
Thousands of people cheered us on from the riverbank.
Cities welcomed us with a colourful program
and NGOs organized activities at our stage locations.
National and international TV stations broadcast our cause to an audience of millions.
After the project, we showed our movies along the Danube,
organized events and discussions.
Our project went around the world.
This summer we set off for new shores.
I want to swim the Elbe, analyze its waters
and the public and media attention
once again focus on what really matters.
On the protection of our waters and the fight against microplastics.
For this we need your support.