Lizzie Carr, paddleboarding for cleaner waterways

Lucy Carl, an adventurer and environmentalist, shares her journey from recovering her health through paddle boarding to becoming an advocate for cleaning waterways. She highlights the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, particularly focusing on her expeditions across England and the English Channel. Lucy discusses the impact of microplastics on marine life and emphasizes the importance of community involvement in initiatives like Plastic Patrol to combat plastic waste.

What inspired Lucy Carl to start paddle boarding?

• To join a paddle boarding club

• To compete in international sports events

• To explore new hobbies

• To recover from a health condition

What was the primary goal of Lucy's paddle boarding journey across England?

• To promote tourism in England

• To train for a marathon

• To set a new world record

• To document and raise awareness about plastic pollution

During her journey from England to France, what did Lucy focus on analyzing?

• Weather patterns

• Marine life diversity

• Microplastics in the water

• Water temperature

What is the main activity of the Plastic Patrol initiative?

• Cleaning up waterways with community involvement

• Building new waterways

• Conducting research on marine life

• Organizing paddle boarding competitions

What does Lucy Carl consider a victory in her environmental efforts?

• Winning paddle boarding races

• Collecting bags of plastic waste

• Traveling to new countries

• Publishing a book