The winning entries were as follows:
"Most of these finalists and some other entrants that very much impressed the judges attended our CLIP Conference and were able to present their projects to delegates working and researching in the marine pollution sector,” said Kyle Briggs, contest lead from the UK's Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) which leads the CLIP Programme.
“It was a really exciting two days of knowledge-sharing and looking at practical solutions to the marine pollution problem which we hope will help contestants develop their ideas further. These creative ideas from the STOMP Awards form part of CLIP’s efforts in finding creative solutions to plastic waste. It sends a clear message that plastic pollution is not only confined to scientists or policy-makers, and that anyone can innovate. Together people from all walks of life can find tangible solutions that have real impact. Congratulations to all the winners, finalists and everyone who entered with a commitment to find solutions to the plastic pollution challenge!”