Raul Walch
Raul Walch (1980) lives and works in Berlin. Overcoming the limits of current artistic genres, he works as a conceptual artist and slips into the role of performer or researcher in his work, always emphasizing an unconventional artistic confrontation with social reality in the form of ephemeral interventions specific to the site hosting them. In his instruction, Raul Walch aims to make the sound of the ocean accessible to all in an activity that marries humor with the seriousness of environmental urgency, reminding us that plastic doesn't belong in the ocean and that, for their own well-being, humans have every interest in taking care of the water.
Fun Fact
According to estimates, between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes of plastic waste, the majority of which comes from South-West Asia, reach the oceans each year. In total, at least 86 million tonnes of plastic are already cluttering our seas, a large part of which has already sunk to the bottom of the waters. This figure does not include microplastics that pollute rivers and oceans, due to the wear of car tires, the washing of synthetic textiles or the degradation of plastic waste. In addition, small plastic particles contained in cosmetic products (skin care creams, peels, shower gels, shampoos) also reach rivers and oceans via wastewater.
Call to Action
Limiting the use of plastic is the first solution. While manufacturers must commit to manufacturing products that contain less plastic through eco-design and are easily recyclable, citizens also have a role to play in adopting alternatives to limit their plastic consumption and reduce their waste. To do this, it is necessary to: follow sorting and recycling instructions, learn to recognize recycling logos, not abandon your waste in nature, no longer buy certain single-use plastic items, prefer reusable bags over single-use plastic bags, buy products in bulk and without (or with less) packaging and replace plastic bottles with a gourd.
Riddle
What percentage of the world's plastic ends up in the oceans each year?
A) 5%
B) 7%
C) 10%
D) 15%
Instruction