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Community-based plastic valorisation on the island of Santorini The main activity of the four-day Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab programme was the official kick-off of the REMEDIES Plastic Lab at the Cyclades Demo Site in Santorini. Hosted at the Vlychada Fishing Shelter from 14 to 17 May, the Plastic Lab operated as a hands-on plastic valorisation workshop, bringing together the…

This event serves as a platform for critical discussions surrounding the challenges posed by several pollutants (emerging contaminants, nitrates, etc) and the strategies needed to address them effectively.

Co-creating Local Innovations – Marina Izola as a Space for Sustainable Solutions for a Clean Sea Date: 18 March 2026 Location: Izola, Slovenia The session “Co-creating Local Innovations – Marina Izola as a Space for Sustainable Solutions for a Clean Sea” was organized within the REMEDIES project as part of activities at the Slovenian pilot site. The event contributed to…

The Marine Shield Cluster is pleased to announce its upcoming webinar titled “From Monitoring to Remediation”, bringing together EU-funded projects working on innovative solutions to tackle marine pollution. The webinar will showcase how Marine Shield Cluster projects address the full cycle of marine pollution challenges — from environmental monitoring and data collection to mitigation strategies and remediation approaches. Participants will…

REMEDIES participated in the Madeira Digital Transformation Summit, an international event dedicated to exploring how digital technologies can drive innovation, sustainability, and economic transformation

On 29 May 2026, REMEDIES partner Venice Lagoon Plastic Free (VLPF) will host the 6th International Workshop on Marine Litter Monitoring, Removal and Blue Circular Economy, taking place at the iconic Arsenale, Torre di Porta Nuova, as part of the International Boat Show. The event will be delivered in a hybrid format, welcoming participants both onsite and online. This flagship…

Wednesday, 8 April 10:00–11:30 CET Webinar The 4th REMEDIES Policy Workshop, organised by SMILO in collaboration with MedWaves and Beyond Plastic Med, will bring together stakeholders from Mediterranean islands working on plastic pollution reduction. About the Workshop This session explores local value chains as sustainable alternatives to plastic, presenting concrete examples from across the Mediterranean. Participants will be invited to…

On 18 March 2026, the REMEDIES project marked a key milestone with the successful organisation of the REMEDIES Open Day at Marina Izola, Slovenia, officially launching the REMEDIES Anti-Litter Campaign in Slovenia. The event was organised by the University of Maribor (UM), with the support of You(r)Sea Institute, ZRS Koper, Marina Izola, CLERA, INFOR, and NIC, bringing together stakeholders from…

Reflections from the REMEDIES 3rd Policy Workshop in Brussels On 6 March 2026, the REMEDIES project hosted its 3rd Policy Workshop in Brussels titled “Measuring Plastic Pollution to Drive Real-World Solutions: From Monitoring to Policy Implementation in Europe.” The workshop took place from 11:30 to 15:30 CET at Hendrik Conscience, Bd Roi Albert II 15, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, bringing together researchers,…