The REMEDIES partner Wasser 3.0  published the first article of the REMEDIES consortium regarding microplastic detection and we are more than proud! The article "Fast Forward: Optimized Sample Preparation and Fluorescent Staining for Microplastic Detection" by Michael Toni Sturm, Erika Myers, Anika Korzin, Sabrina Polierer, Dennis Schober, and Katrin Schuhen is open accessible here.  More about the article: Abstract The…

Source: the following article is based on the Greek article of Natasa Karathanou, member of Athens-Macedonia News Agency, published at skai.gr. REMEDIES partners MC Greece (Marine Conservation Greece) is attempting to map the path of waste through waterways, focused on protecting the water resources of the broader Mediterranean region. In this direction, special GPS devices are being deployed in rivers and…

On the 10th of October, Vesna Kuralt, PM of REMEDIES, presented a session dedicated to “Understanding and Combating Marine Pollution” in the OBPS Workshop VII, 2023. The 2023 workshop explored the Ocean Best Practices aimed at providing some “common” solutions to the 10 selected challenges set by the UN Ocean Decade for collective impact. Watch the Workshop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3fJAj-mVDw

REMEDIES Open Call 1 for associate regions aims to boost the deployment of plastic litter collection and valorization schemes in the Mediterranean. We invite projects that aim to accelerate the deployment of plastic litter collection schemes and explore innovative ways to transform plastic waste into valuable products or resources. REMEDIES offers a grant of up to €100.000 for public bodies…

A wave of excitement and gratitude washes over us as we reflect on the incredible journey of our REMEDIES representatives, Lina Silveira and Vesna Kuralt, at this year's Forum Mondial de la Mer - Bizerte(The Sea Forum-Bizerte) 2023, organized by La Saison Bleue in partnership with the Blue Mission Med. We would like to thank Rym Benzina Bourguiba for inviting…

REMEDIES partners Venice Lagoon Plastic Free hosted the second extraordinary training event of the REMEDIES project. Reserved to the project partners, the event offered a deep dive into the organization and management of marine litter monitoring missions and clean-up operations. The meeting was part of the European project HEurope REMEDIES, funded within the “Restore our Ocean and Waters” EU mission.…

Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor (UM) in collaboration with SRIP Circular Economy, hosted an international conference on Technologies and Business Models for Circular Economy - TBMCE, which was held in Portorož, Slovenia from 6th till 8th September 2023.          The plastic problem  that humans have created was discussed in a panel entitled "Combating…

As we pause to reflect on the remarkable journey we've embarked upon, we are thrilled to share with you the incredible success of the REMEDIES Inauguration Event. This milestone event took place in Athens, Greece, on September 26, and it will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on our mission to protect our environment. More than 90 impact makers for Impact…

The REMEDIES partner, Exit Foundation supported a 3-hour Ada Bojana beach cleanup as part of the #20TonnesChallenge initiative, on Wednesday, September 20. With 85 participants, Ada Divine Awakening Festival visitors and staff, and “Srcem za Adu” association, we collected nearly two tonnes of waste from almost a kilometer of untamed beach. This year’s effort even surpassed last year’s, where a…

Sciences have been predominantly a workforce occupied by men, but significant changes have happened during the last century. Women have not been recognized for their work, value and their contributions to science and in some cases they have been almost erased from critical historical moments in scientific breakthroughs. Thankfully that has been changing and more women scientists are recognised, namely…