Plastic Bottle Kayak team prepares to take float

Excitement builds as the Plastic Bottle Kayak team prepares to take float.

The countdown is on as twelve young innovators and leaders, including singer-songwriter Jamie McDell, make their way to the Abel Tasman for an epic journey with a sustainable message.

Bringing adventure into classrooms in New Zealand and around the world, the plastic bottle kayaks will be put to the test this Sunday with thousands of children eagerly following their journey.

The plastic bottle kayaks are the worlds first message in a bottle kayaks, with each bottle containing artwork and words of support from inspired school children. The messages have been just one component of a wider education programme currently being implemented alongside the curriculum in 33 schools.

Preparing for a ‘waste positive’ adventure means rethinking the choices made at the checkout when shopping for supplies. Snack foods like chips and prepackaged muesli bars are out, replaced by home baking and bulk bin - and bring your own bag - treats. For the Plastic Bottle Kayak team becoming a conscious consumer is being part of the solution.

Team co- leader Florence Reynolds says it is our business-as-usual approach which is destroying our future and comments; “If a group of youth can run an adventure that seems impossible and uses waste without generating any, then we are surely able to make easy changes in our personal lives, communities, and political arenas to make sure we have a liveable world for our generation and the next.”

This year the expedition team is joined by local celebrity, self proclaimed ocean enthusiast and all around inspiring young New Zealand singer-songwriter; Jamie McDell. "I’m really excited to be involved in this amazing project,” says McDell. “ I’m always striving to find ways to educate our younger generation on conservation and The Plastic Bottle Kayak is the perfect way to introduce people into sustainable practices and make it fun and interesting."

Those interested in following the epic journey can connect with the team on Twitter @bottlekayaknz and find out more using the hashtag #PBKQnA

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