Tejiendo Mares de Solidaridad (Knitting Oceans of solidarity)

by Tara LaSalla · June 5, 2016

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/05/2016 - 06/19/2016
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
Ministerio de Agricultura

Address
Plaza San Juan de la Cruz
Madrid, , 28071

Categories

World Ocean's Day

The Spanish Ministry of Environment building in Madrid will be covered with blue knitted squares representing Oceans and Rivers and giant endangered species. After 15 June, the knitted Oceans will be transformed into 1.500 knitted blankets to be sent to people in need in camp refugees and community centers in the cities in Turkey and Jordan. The marine/aquatic species knitted will be sent to schools for educational purposes

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Tara LaSalla

Tara is the owner of Green Me Locally which was established in 2010 with a mission to bring awareness to the surrounding community about local eco-friendly businesses, events and sustainable living. She is also a business profitability consultant and specializes in helping companies lower their environmental impact, do good things for people and the planet and become more profitable at the same time. Tara helps companies create simple, sustainable solutions and become totally green while still increasing their profits. Her core belief is that we only have one planet, so it is our obligation to start making changes for the sake of our health and the health of future generations. Tara is known for creating easy solutions for post-consumer waste and the conservation of natural resources. Her clients are inspired and empowered to lead the way to a healthier tomorrow. Tara currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL where she is an active community leader in the form of environmental and marine conservation and education. Her work with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Tampa Bay Watch and other local organizations continues to inspire those around her to protect our natural resources. She holds true to one of Mahatma Gandhi's most famous principles: "Be the change you want to see in the world."