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Clean-Up at Selho River: A Community Effort for Sustainability

On July 29, 2024, an inspiring clean-up event took place along the Selho River in Guimarães, Portugal. As part of the #CleanUP4Guimarães project, supported by the REMEDIES program, the clean-up was a collaborative effort between the Municipality of Guimarães and the Landscape Laboratory. This initiative once again showcased the power of community action in addressing environmental challenges. The event saw…
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September 25, 2024
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REMEDIES Conference at Novi Sad: Beyond Plastic Waste: Are We Ready to Do Our Bid?

REMEDIES Conference, Novi Sad Beyond Plastic Waste: Are We Ready to Do Our Bid? 4.10.2024, 10:00 – 14:30 Novi Sad, Serbia https://sajam.net/sr/ https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/ REMEDIES is a project supported by the European Union through HORIZON programme, creating innovative solutions and technologies to monitor, collect, prevent, and valorise (micro)plastic from our oceans. Our approach is rooted in science, circularity, and community engagement…
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September 20, 2024
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Island Guardians: Inspiring Action to Protect Our Oceans

The Island Guardians project, spearheaded by Esplora Interactive Science Centre and funded by the REMEDIES project under the EU Mission (Open Call 1): Restore Our Ocean and Waters, is an innovative initiative that aims to inspire young people to tackle marine plastic pollution. Through educational resources, clean-up events, and creative activities, the project empowers the next generation to become protectors…
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September 19, 2024
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Alchemia Nova at the HSCE, in Crete

Alchemia Nova presents the REMEDIES project in Crete! Johannes Kisser, CTO of the REMEDIES partner Alchemia Nova, presented the project at the first International Conference of the Hellenic Society for Circular Economy (HSCE) in 12 September, in Crete. This prestigious event gathers leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss cutting-edge innovations and strategies in the field of circular economy.…
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September 17, 2024
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Uniting for Cleaner Coasts: All For Blue, IHA, and MCGreece Launch #20tonneschallenge Anti-litter Campaign in Greece

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the second anti-litter campaign in Greece under the #20tonneschallenge! This initiative is a collaboration between two REMEDIES partners, Impact Hub Athens and MCGreece, and the successful NGO All For Blue, which has been a close partner of the program in Greece. All For Blue is a Greek NGO dedicated to marine conservation…
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September 5, 2024
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Announcement of Open Call 2 Winners!

Pushing Towards Zero-Waste Supply Chains and Enhancing Plastic Litter Prevention We are excited to announce the three winning organizations of Open Call 2 of the REMEDIES program, aimed at pushing towards the development of zero-waste supply chains and enhancing the prevention of plastic litter: Kerkennah Municipality (Tunisia), Mersin Metropolitan Municipality (Turkey), and DOO Komunalne djelatnosti Ulcinj (Montenegro). 1. Kerkennah Municipality…
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August 8, 2024
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Beach Clean-Up at 3ème Courtade Beach, Porquerolles, France

On July 3, 2024, a dedicated team of volunteers gathered at 3ème Courtade Beach in Porquerolles, France, for a significant beach clean-up operation. Organized by the NGO Explore & Preserve in collaboration with the REMEDIES partner Smilo, this event aimed to address the ongoing issue of beach litter and promote environmental sustainability. The clean-up took place from 10:00 AM to…
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August 2, 2024
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Ftelia Beach Clean-up, in Greece

On July 5, 2024, a dedicated team organized a beach clean-up at Ftelia Beach - East Side in Mykonos, Greece. From 14:30 to 16:00, volunteers covered a 130-meter stretch of the beach, with an average width of 20 meters. Despite the short duration, the 4 participants managed to collect 2 kg of plastic litter and 7.3 kg of other waste,…
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July 26, 2024
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REMEDIES – Sea Star Festival 2024

This year's Sea Star festival celebrated unity and love for nature. The Shiny Umag cleanup initiative and inspiring workshops on zero waste cosmetics as part of the REMEDIES project promoted important ecological themes. We collected a significant amount of waste, laying a strong foundation for the preservation of our environment. Watch the Sea Star activities of the REMEDIES program here:…
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July 26, 2024
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Successful Seabed and Shore Clean-Up at South Quay Cirkewwa and Paradise Bay, Malta

On July 25, 2024, Esplora Interactive Science Centre and Zibel coordinated their second successful clean-up as part of the Island Guardians project, a winner of REMEDIES Open Call 1. This event took place at South Quay Cirkewwa and Paradise Bay, focusing on the seabed and shore, particularly the rocky outcrop areas. The clean-up saw the enthusiastic participation of 47 dedicated…
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July 25, 2024
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Successful Beach Clean-Up at Bugibba Bay, Malta

On July 6, 2024, a dedicated team of volunteers gathered at Bugibba Bay in Malta for a remarkable beach clean-up event. Organized Esplora and Zibel, this initiative aimed to tackle the growing problem of marine litter and promote environmental conservation. The activity was organised in view of the Awarded Project of the Open Call 1 of the REMEDIES program Island…
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July 25, 2024
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Beach Cleanup at Potamos Epanomis, in Greece

On June 23, the dedicated volunteers from the Akti Retzika team organized a beach clean-up at Potamos Epanomis. The event, held in the morning from 9:30 to 11:30, saw the enthusiastic participation of 16 volunteers. Together, they managed to collect 56 kg of plastic litter and 4.5 kg of other waste, which was responsibly disposed of. This clean-up effort is…
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July 23, 2024