6 million plastic caps - that’s the extraordinary number needed to fund and deliver an ambulance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In this episode of “Drošinātājs”, environmental researcher and former European judo champion Vladislav Mihailenko discusses his groundbreaking initiative "Plastic Saves Lives".

This project mobilizes Ukrainians across the country to collect plastic caps, transforming them into critical financial support for the military. Host Rihards Plūme delves into Mihailenko’s journey, exploring how this innovative effort combines environmental sustainability with vital aid for Ukraine's defenders.

 

This is a complete interview without translation from the Latvian Radio’s podcast "Drošinātājs" (“The Fuse”), dedicated to the people of Ukraine and their fight against Russian aggression.

Links to the full version of the podcast can be found here: linktr.ee/drosinatajs