Leveraging Coca-Cola’s global scale and network and The Ocean Cleanup’s technology and data solutions, this partnership will accelerate the implementation of a plastic waste collection and cleaning system. 15 rivers around the world over the next 18 months, including the introduction and adoption of The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor solar-powered semi-automated river sanitation solution. The two sides also called for the attention and action of industries and individuals around the world to solve the problem of plastic waste, prevent plastic waste from entering the ocean, thereby protecting the ecosystem. species and water resources. Boyan Slat, Founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup said: “The Ocean Cleanup’s mission is to remove plastic waste from the oceans. With 1,000 rivers carrying nearly 80% of plastic waste directly into the sea, this problem is becoming more and more serious. This is also the reason why we are always looking for solutions to speed up the implementation of the program. Among the waste we collect are many plastic bottles, including Coca-Cola products, so we appreciate that Coca-Cola is the first company in the industry to partner with The Ocean Cleanup. This is also an action program in Coca-Cola’s grand strategy to create a positive impact, contributing to solving global plastic pollution. Our aim is to learn from this partnership and continue to scale rapidly in the near future. I believe this cooperation is good news for our oceans.” The cooperation between Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup will accelerate the implementation of the Interceptor system to clean 15 rivers globally Solution Interceptor The Interceptor system announced in 2019 is the first widely deployed solution to prevent river waste from entering the ocean. Interceptor works 100% on solar energy, automatically filters garbage and can operate in most of the most polluted rivers in the world. Through the partnership between The Ocean Cleanup and Coca-Cola, from now until the end of 2022, the two units will coordinate to deploy the Interceptor solution application program to clean 15 rivers globally. The first two Interceptor systems in the cooperation program were installed by The Ocean Cleanup in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Can Tho, Vietnam. In these rivers, The Ocean Cleanup and Coca-Cola will continue to support the development of post-collection solutions. The two units are also planning to expand the project scale on the remaining 13 rivers in the near future. The Ocean Cleanup provides effective solutions with high expertise in the field of plastic waste collection technology, applied from practical experience, scientific understanding of plastic waste pollution, and a database as well. as it handles data from programs that this organization has previously implemented. Coca-Cola will support The Ocean Cleanup through the company’s global network, which currently operates in more than 200 countries and territories. Coca-Cola will directly support the local implementation of the new Interceptor system, as well as post-collection plastic processing with specialized measures to manage plastic waste in a weekly economic model. complete. Ocean Cleanup and Coca-Cola will work together to secure new partners and call for the investments needed to scale the project, namely installing more Interceptor solutions, securing licenses, and deploying new solutions. Developed a River Monitoring System (RMS) for a more detailed analysis of pollution levels in rivers. For a world without waste Mr. James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company said: “As a global company, we work hard to ensure that all the materials we use for packaging are collected and recycled, and do not end up as waste. We support The Ocean Cleanup and its technological solutions to protect the ocean ecosystem and also contribute to the conservation of our water resources.” The Coca-Cola Company is implementing comprehensive activities to tackle plastic waste through its Strategy for a Zero Waste World. The strategy sets out three key global goals including: (1) 100% of Coca-Cola’s packaging is recyclable by 2025 – and using at least 50% recycled materials in packaging by 2030; (2) Every can and bottle that Coca-Cola sells is collected and recycled by the company by 2030; and (3) Working together for a clean, waste-free environment. Constantly improving, Coca-Cola is investing in many new technologies, packaging material solutions and packaging reduction initiatives, including ultra-light recycling technology, plant-based packaging and other innovative technologies. solution to support the classification process. Recently, Coca-Cola set a target that by 2025, depending on business growth, the company will reduce the use of virgin plastic from fossil fuels by about 20% compared to today. Getting rid of plastic waste requires effective action and thinking on the part of all parties, including civil society, industry and the public sector. Therefore, The Coca-Cola Company has always supported building and participating in global, future-oriented partnerships for a zero-waste world. The common goal is to encourage more people to recycle and reuse and more organizations to invest in a circular economy where products and materials stay the same at the end of their life cycle. their value and return to the production process, becoming part of a closed chain, so that there is little or no waste released into the environment. Brian Smith, President and COO of The Coca-Cola Company said: “The Ocean Cleanup has a clear vision and effective technology to realize the goal of eliminating plastic waste from the ocean. As for Coca-Cola, we have a local team to support the implementation of the new Interceptor system in rivers around the world, along with the treatment and recycling of waste after collection. . We believe this partnership can make a truly positive impact. It’s great that Coca-Cola employees everywhere in the world can support the project by participating in supporting the implementation of the project locally, or becoming an ambassador to spread the message of the great mission. of this project”.

From Ban A Son, you can see the four charming mountains and water From Ban A Son, following the Ma and Chu rivers, traveling and enjoying the scenery of rivers and mountains is one of the pleasures in life. Because it is located near the Dau junction (the confluence of the Ma and Chu rivers), there are times when the area from Ban A Son to Giang village (Thieu Duong ward, Thanh Hoa city) has soon become a a political and economic center of ancient Thanh Hoa. Historical and archaeological researchers all agree that: Tu Pho Citadel – the capital of Cuu Chan district (in the Northern domination period) is located in this area. Many foreign merchants used to follow sea and river routes to come here to trade and trade. It is this triangle area downstream of the deltas of the Ma and Chu rivers that has been the convergence, witnessing many historical changes in this land of Thanh. Also from here, looking out on all four sides, you can see that it is close to many typical historical – cultural relics such as Do Mountain, Dong Block, Giang village – the hometown of hero Duong Dinh Nghe… With a special position, beautiful natural scenery, this place has become a place to attract many people, even visitors. Perhaps, among the people, even though guests have come to Ban A Son, Ngo Thi Si is the one who sticks with and leaves the deepest impression. In the summer of Dinh Hoi (1767), he returned to the imperial court to receive his identity with only the rank of Dong cac, then was appointed as Hien assassin in Thanh Hoa. Outside of work, he often goes to places with beautiful scenery in Thanh to visit. It is the natural scenery that is both wild and magnificent, but no less romantic and romantic that has captivated the hearts of tourists and never left. Peaceful houses at the foot of the mountain. In the memoir “Ban A Son Quan Lan sao” written by Ngo Thi Si (translated by Ngo Thi Si) describes in great detail the beauty of Ban A Son: Back to the east of the capital, there is a mountain called Mountain. Table A is in Dai Khanh commune, Dong Son district. This mountain is not very high, but the winding meanders are very lovely. The mountain looks down on the Luong Giang river, one branch from the right side rises to Da Son mountain; A circuit from the left bank bordering Luong Giang runs to Bang Trinh mountain to form Thai Binh mountain. The Ma River flows from upstream to it, then it joins with the right branch to form a confluence of rivers. Two streams of water in front, two mountains encircling the left and right sides. In front is a large river, both sides have raised sand dunes. Doi on the left is Ngan belt (silver belt), right doi is Ngoc An (Pearl seal), natural layout in the embrace. The narrow, bumpy, slippery road in the past could not hinder the footsteps of the people, even though visitors came here. On the back of the mountain, facing the river is a cliff. In the middle of the cliff there is a deep depression, inside can sit a person sitting cross-legged, leaning against the wall. The top of the head has a hole like a hat, the left and right can be used to store items. There are also places with stone bars like window bars, inside where two people can sit facing each other with their backs against the window bars. On the left and right, there are two stones like two small children. From the slab that was erected in the field, you can look down to the river, people below by going to the left can go up to the hut. From above, looking far away, seeing the immense water surrounding the mountain hamlet, crane stream, and beach, but being able to respond to thousands of scenes, it is impossible to imagine all… The Buddha statue placed on the top of the mountain makes visitors think that they have arrived in a fairyland. It seems that each stone slab, each existing scene makes him feel loved and interested. Because this place can see the river, but it is not small enough to call it a cave, so it is named “quan lan sao” (the nest to watch the waves). The beautiful scenery here makes Ngo Thi Si cannot help but exclaim: “I have gone to see many mountains, I have loved mountains for a long time, right where there is no smoke, human footprints, but there are mountains and rivers, beautiful scenery even the scenery. making rural people sometimes forget, but like a beautiful mountain like this, I can’t be insensitive.” Dai Hung Pagoda (also known as Vom Pagoda) is located at the foot of Ban A mountain Not only Ngo Thi Si, the beauty of Ban A Son also vibrates so many people, wearing guests, carving stones to write poems, “ie love scenes” that record their feelings and also contribute to making people happy. The beauty of Table A paints more prestige. For example, the foreword of Ngo Phuc Lam in “Ban A Son Quan Lan, Thi” makes Thanh land very proud of the beautiful natural scenery that the Creator favors: The landscape in the homeland of the king. so much, why so much billowing in this place? Isn’t this mountain close to the capital of Thanh, observing Hien back and forth a lot, so the cleverness and beauty of caves and rock formations all appear like that with Hien observation? Is it because Hien observes that he loves the mountain, but the mountain is also fortunate to be able to observe Hien and share his heart? Those who accompanied him applauded the idea of ​​Hien observer and considered it a leisurely excursion. The change has changed, the beauty of the “Descendants of Table A” once described under the pen of the masters, although the guests have not been kept intact as before. However, the affection and admiration of the people, the guests, the famous artists for Ban A Son are still carved into the mountain rock, forever imprinted with time, in the pride of the land and the Thanh people. .