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How is waste reused in Antarctica? This is how the white continent is cared for
Colombia's expedition to Antarctica reached 70 days of operation, approaching the time to leave the white continent after complying with rigorous environmental protocols.
TL;DR
- Colombia's Antarctic expedition completed 70 days of operations, adhering to rigorous environmental protocols.
- All waste generated by the 96 crew members is meticulously separated and compacted daily.
- Organic waste is also stored, and no trash is allowed to be discarded outside the vessel.
- Compacted waste is stored on the ship's stern and will be delivered to South American ports.
- The expedition is performing hydrographic surveys in the Bransfield Strait for a new navigation chart.
- Crew members Nathalie Tobón and Wilmer Gustavo González Guzmán sent greetings to their families.
- The crew is preparing to face the Drake Passage on their return trip in sub-zero temperatures.