Léa Navarro, an environmental activist, has started a unique journey along the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean, traveling by canoe and then by bicycle from September 2 to October 3, 2026. Her route begins in Tours, her hometown in the Indre-et-Loire department, and ends in La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, where she currently lives. Along the way, she will paddle up the Loire River to Saint-Nazaire in Loire-Atlantique before continuing her journey by bicycle along the Atlantic coast. Navarro's mission is to raise awareness about the growing problem of plastic pollution. During her trip, she will collect plastic waste, meet with local officials, and advocate for the adoption of deposit systems for plastic bottles—systems that have proven effective in countries like the Netherlands and Slovakia. She is working with Reloop, an international organization focused on promoting a circular economy, which aims to reduce waste by reusing and recycling materials. Navarro has been actively involved in environmental causes for six years, a commitment she began after developing a deep love for the ocean while surfing in Biarritz. She points out that France generates nearly eight billion plastic bottles and cans annually, many of which end up in the environment, eventually breaking down into microplastics—tiny plastic particles that can harm marine life and even enter the human food chain. The journey will culminate in a detailed report on the plastic waste she collects, which will be published on the website of Wings of the Ocean, the organization she is affiliated with. Navarro also plans to send letters in bottles to mayors who have previously rejected her proposals, using this creative method to draw attention to the issue and encourage local action. With a background in a politically engaged family, she aims to bring environmental concerns into the political spotlight, especially with the upcoming presidential elections. Navarro hopes her journey will inspire others to take action against plastic pollution and to connect more directly with the natural world, stepping away from their digital lives.