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Tam Toom Beach Clean-up, in Greece

On June 8, 2024, the Parents and Guardians Association of the 4th Primary School of Patras - Roufeio organized a successful beach cleanup at Tam Toom Beach with 40 volunteers. This event is part of ongoing efforts to tackle marine pollution and promote environmental conservation, supported by the REMEDIES program and Impact Hub Athens. The team managed to collect 1,35…
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July 23, 2024
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5 Beach Clean-Up by All for Blue NGO in the Cyclades

In partnership with the REMEDIES program, All for Blue has been diligently conducting beach clean-up operations across various locations in Greece, focusing on the Cyclades demo site. Their mission is to tackle marine pollution and foster a culture of environmental conservation. The results of their recent clean-up efforts are a testament to their dedication and impact. On May 22, 2024,…
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July 23, 2024
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Beach Clean-up at Loutsa, in Greece

On June 15, a beach clean-up at Loutsa Beach in the region of Preveza was organized. The event, held from 12:00 to 14:30, saw the enthusiastic participation of 3 volunteers. Together, they managed to collect 2.7 kg of plastic litter and 4.3 kg of other waste, which was responsibly disposed of.This clean-up effort is part of the larger #20TonnesChallenge under…
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July 22, 2024
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Beach Clean-Up at Agios Kosmas, in Greece

On June 30, the dedicated volunteers from WWF Greece organized a beach clean-up at Agios Kosmas in Athens. The event, held in the evening from 18:45 to 20:15, saw the enthusiastic participation of 25 volunteers. Together, they managed to collect 10 kg of plastic litter and 23 kg of other waste, which was responsibly disposed of. This clean-up effort is…
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July 3, 2024
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Beach Clean-up at Lygia Beach, Rinia Island, in Greece

On Monday, June 24, the Popeye team in Greece organized a beach clean-up at Lygia Beach on Rinia Island. The event was facilitated by the yacht il Tutto, with 9 dedicated volunteers participating. Together, they collected 7 kg of plastic litter, which was then responsibly disposed of at the Green Recycling Point of the Municipality of Mykonos. Thank you to…
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June 25, 2024
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NTUA Workshop Explores Microplastics in Wastewater

On June 6, 2024, a workshop was held at the facilities of the REMEDIES partner NTUA, School of Civil Engineering, featuring 20 post-graduate students who delved into the pressing issue of microplastics in wastewater. The session included a comprehensive presentation on the challenges posed by microplastics and explored the innovative solutions proposed by the REMEDIES project. Following the presentation, an…
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June 21, 2024
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Kindergarten toddlers Beach Clean-up on Chios Island in Greece

On June 13, 2024, Ichthioskala Beach on Chios Island, Greece, saw a heartwarming clean-up effort led by little volunteers from the 11th Kindergarten of Chios. Organized by Kaloupi Georgia, the event began at 8:30 AM and ended by 9:15 AM, with 24 enthusiastic children participating. The young volunteers cleaned a 100-meter stretch of beach, collecting 2.7 kilograms of plastic litter…
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June 17, 2024
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Promoting Sustainability: Zero-Waste Cosmetics Workshops at SeaStar Festival

In a vibrant celebration of sustainability and creativity, NIC hosted two workshops on zero-waste cosmetics as part of the EXIT SeaStar Festival 2024 in Umag, Croatia, on May 24 and 25. These workshops showcased REMEDIES' innovation in preventing single-use plastic packaging pollution through citizens' handmade DIY seaweed coating alternatives. This initiative aimed to educate and inspire the general public about…
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June 13, 2024
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Kavros Beach Clean-up, by an Elementary School in Greece

On June 5, 2024, Kavros Beach in Chania, Crete, was the site of an inspiring clean-up initiative led by the students and teachers of Elementary School Vryses Apokoronou. The event, organized by Kouvari Georgia saw the participation of 30 enthusiastic students along with their dedicated teachers, all working together to make a positive impact on their local environment. The clean-up…
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June 7, 2024
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Clean ups, beach litter monitoring & drone test in Slovenia

The University of Maribor (UM) has recently carried out several effective clean-up events along the Slovenian coast, combined with ground-breaking drone tests to combat marine pollution. These events, which took place on 6th, 19th and 20th April 2024, were an important step towards environmental protection and scientific innovation. On April 6th, UM researchers joined forces with the Municipality of Ankaran…
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June 7, 2024

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