Alliance
tons of trash collected on the shores of Lake Baikal by volunteers in 2024
1000
1,7 mln
1500
Key figures of the ecological situation on Lake Baikal
volunteers took part in eco-events at Lake Baikal in 2024
tourists came to Lake Baikal for vacation in 2023
Plastic in Baikal water
International studies show that annually, a person consumes about 250 grams of microplastics through water and food
The fact that the lake is under threat is particularly concerning.
The problem of plastic pollution can only be solved through a unified approach, engaging the public, government, science and business efforts.
The problem of plastic pollution can only be solved through a unified approach, engaging the public, government, science and business efforts.
The value
of Lake Baikal is undisputable
of Lake Baikal is undisputable
We advocate for the immediate development of a comprehensive set of measures to optimise the use of plastic products in the central ecological zone of the Baikal Natural Area, the creation of a separate waste collection infrastructure in the Baikal regions, the development of a recycling system, and the promotion of environmental culture among the locals and tourists.
our goals
Business partnership on Baikal
Bills drafting
To stop the penetration of plastic into Lake Baikal, it is necessary to act simultaneously on several fronts.: reduce the turnover of single-use plastic products, introduce separate waste collection and recycling system, and also spread eco-culture among the population and tourists. These tasks are the responsibility of various companies and organizations. They joined the Baikal Plastic-Free Association and consolidated their efforts.
The Baikal Plastic-Free Association has supported a legislative initiative aimed at preventing plastic particles from entering Lake Baikal. Her main idea is to ban the sale of certain types of single-use plastic goods (bags, bags, dishes, cutlery, etc.) in the ecological zone of the Baikal Natural Territory.
Creation of eco-points network
The association's members advocate for a reduction in the turnover of single-use plastic products in the central ecological zone of the Baikal Natural Territory and in the Baikal regions. As a joint measure to clean up the shores and waters of Lake Baikal from plastic, it is proposed to provide the coastal territory of the lake with infrastructure for separate collection and recycling of plastic.
25+ participants from:
PRIVATE
SECTOR
SECTOR
scientific communities and Universities
national
parks
parks
non government organizations
cultural organizations
The work of the association contributes to the achievement of the National Development Goal of the Russian Federation: Environmental well-being.
faq
In 2022, a group of companies operating in the Irkutsk region came up with the idea of creating the Alliance to preserve the existing unique nature of the region.
Any legal entity operating in Russia can join Baikal Plastic Free Alliance.
You can send your application to join Baikal Plastic Free Alliance to the e-mail given in the "Contact us" section of the website.
You can actively participate in our offline and online events. Events are announced on our website.
The Alliance takes part in clean-ups of the shore of Lake Baikal, organises expeditions to recovery of sunken fishing nets from the bottom of Lake Baikal, holds contests on the topic, raise awareness of plastic pollution problem of Lake Baikal on various regional and international platforms, promotes separate waste collection in Baikal region.
Members of the Alliance give lectures at schools and children’s camps. Children learn about the unique fauna of Lake Baikal and the impact of microplastics on the environment.
Reusable water bottles, thermal mugs, lunch boxes, metal or wooden cutlery, bamboo products, reusable bags, cosmetics in solid forms. These simple steps will help to significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastic entering Lake Baikal.