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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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Mykonos & Rinia island Beach Clean ups in Greece

Within two weeks, a very active team in Mykonos, member of the Adopt a Beach program of WWF Greece, managed to collect in total more than 155 kilos of plastic litter and 48 kilos of non plastic litter, on the islands of Mykonos and Rinia, with a team of 5 and 6 volunteers respectively. The team promised to repeat the…
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June 4, 2024
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Poros Island Beach Clean up, by Katheti team, in Greece

The Katheti team, member of the Adopt a Beach program of the WWF Greece, made a significant work on the island of Poros in Greece, where they managed to collect 30 kilos of plastic litter, and 90 kilos of non plastic litter. 15 volunteers cleaned the Kalami beach, and transfered the litter bags by boat back to the port. Thank…
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June 4, 2024
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3D printing training sessions for students by AITIIP

The IPPT-TWINN training session organised in Zaragotha Demo Site, by the REMEDIES partners AITIIP, took place on April 12, 2024. During the seminar, the Slovenian students were presented to the 3D printing process and the products produced.  Also, AITIIP organised an other workshop on May 2, 2024, for 80 students from Spain, presenintg the REMEDIES project and guiding them in…
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June 3, 2024
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Uniting for Cleaner Coasts: Impact Hub Athens and WWF Greece Launch Anti-litter Campaign

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration between Impact Hub Athens and WWF Greece in support of the Anti-litter Campaign of #20TonnesChallenge, part of the REMEDIES program, and the "Adopt a Beach" initiative. This partnership marks a significant step in our shared commitment to preserving Greece's stunning coastline and raising environmental awareness within our communities. The Anti-litter Campaign…
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June 3, 2024
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC Webinars on plastic identification, June 26 – Greece edition

Are you participating in beach clean-ups? Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to make a tangible difference in the fight against plastic pollution? What is the origin of plastic?   We invite you to join our "Plastic Fantastic" webinar series, organized by the REMEDIES for Ocean program! Register here for the PLASTIC FANTASTIC Webinar on plastic identification -…
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May 27, 2024
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4th International Workshop on Marine Litter Monitoring, Removal, and Circular Economy

We are excited to announce that the REMEDIES partner Venice Lagoon Plastic Free is co-organizing the 4th International Workshop on Marine Litter Monitoring, Removal, and Circular Economy. This event, dedicated to exploring solutions for the Mission Restore Our Ocean and Waters Community of Actors, will be held back-to-back with the BlueMissionMed Italian HUB on May 30, 2024. REMEDIES and SeaClear2.0 projects also support the…
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May 24, 2024