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Open Call 2 winner Mersin Metropolitan Municipality: Mercan 100th Year Climate and Environmental Science Center

One of the winners of the REMEDIES Open Call 2, the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality in Turkey, with the project Unite for Plastic-Free Coasts! (Up-FreeCoasts) aims to create a plastic-conscious community along the Mediterranean coast. The “Up-FreeCoasts” project will implement a zero-waste approach with closed-loop plastic recycling. Actions include installing a smart reverse vending machine in a municipal cafe, setting up water…
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December 12, 2024
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Protecting Sardinia’s Coastline: Beach Clean-up & Monitoring

A major milestone in protecting Sardinia's stunning coastline was achieved through the efforts of REMEDIES partners VLPF and CNR. On Tuesday, November 26, the 2nd PLASTIC FANTASTIC hybrid seminar was held at the CNR-IAS Torregrande in Sardinia, a center renowned for its expert discussions and scientific innovation. This event was organized in collaboration with UM and IHA. Following the seminar,…
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November 29, 2024
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2nd PLASTIC FANTASTIC webinar in Italy, Sardinia

Are you passionate about protecting Sardinia’s stunning coastline? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the fight against plastic pollution? What is the origin of plastic, and how can we tackle it effectively?  We invite you to join our “Plastic Fantastic” Webinar: Sardinia Edition, organized by the REMEDIES for Ocean program in collaboration with CNR (Consiglio Nazionale delle…
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November 25, 2024
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Island Guardians Receives Special Mention at the Society4Med Awards by BlueMissionMed

We are thrilled to announce that Island Guardians, a project funded under the REMEDIES Open Call 1, has received a Special Mention from the Society4Med Award, organized by BlueMissionMed. Recognized for its holistic approach to tackling marine plastic pollution, the project combines impactful beach cleanups with innovative educational programs, including toolkits, storybooks, and a stunning art exhibition. This acknowledgment highlights…
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November 21, 2024
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CleanUp4Guimarães: A Community-Driven Approach to Protecting Local Rivers

The CleanUp4Guimarães project, led by the Municipality of Guimarães and funded under the EU Mission (Open Call 1): Restore Our Ocean and Waters of the REMEDIES project, is a transformative initiative tackling plastic pollution in rivers. Through innovative solutions like eco-barriers, community cleanups, recycling initiatives, and creative awareness campaigns, the project combines environmental restoration with active citizen engagement. Project Highlights…
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November 20, 2024
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NIC Wins the Sustainable Events Award 2024 for Europe Day 2023 Celebration in Slovenia

REMEDIES partner National Institute of Chemistry of Slovenia participated at the Europe Day 2023 which have won Sustainable Events Awards 2024 in the category of large public events (over 1,000 participants) at the internal annual competition of the European Commission for the best sustainable events. This is an annual competition involving all departments of the European Commission. It is part of…
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November 14, 2024
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REMEDIES Project Showcased at SureNexus Networking Event in Athens

The REMEDIES project recently took center stage at the General Assembly of the EU-funded SureNexus project, held in Athens from October 23-25, 2024. This event brought together experts and stakeholders focused on climate adaptation, sustainable development, and resource efficiency across the Mediterranean. Organized by the Sanitary Engineering Laboratory (SEL) of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), the gathering provided…
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November 7, 2024
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1st REMEDIES Anti-litter Campaign results: Impact Hub Athens and WWF Hellas

From May to early October 2024, Impact Hub Athens and WWF Hellas teamed up for a highly impactful anti-litter campaign, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers across multiple beach clean-ups as part of the #20TonnesChallenge of the REMEDIES project and WWF Greece’s “Adopt a Beach” initiative. This campaign tackled marine pollution by engaging local communities and removing significant amounts of plastic and…
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November 7, 2024
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Beach Cleanup at Kordia Beach, Kalamata

On September 26, a motivated group of volunteers joined forces at Kordia Beach in Kalamata, Greece, for a significant beach cleanup effort. Supported by REMEDIES partner Impact Hub Athens, this event was more than a cleanup; it was a step towards a sustainable future and cleaner oceans. The cleanup, which ran from 9:00 to 12:30, attracted 27 volunteers dedicated to…
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November 7, 2024
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CNR Presents REMEDIES at Ecomondo 2024

The REMEDIES project took center stage at Ecomondo 2024 during the session titled “Boosting Technology and Business Models for the Implementation of the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters in the Mediterranean.” This influential event, hosted by Ecomondo, provided a platform to discuss groundbreaking initiatives focused on tackling the growing issue of marine litter and pollution in the Mediterranean.…
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November 7, 2024

“REMEDIES – Co-creating strong uptake of REMEDIES for the future of our oceans through deploying plastic litter valorisation and prevention pathways” – HORIZON Innovation Actions – Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters (HORIZON-MISS-2021-OCEAN-03)

The first project selected from the newly created Horizon program EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters

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