On January 17, the technical team from Venice Lagoon Plastic Free met with colleagues from the OGS National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics, as well as the Science, Technology and Innovation Unit (STI) of UNESCO ICTP (UNESCO Category 1 Institute), at the OGS Offices. This meeting was for an internal workshop focusing on Marine Litter Monitoring and the circular economy. OGS is an internationally…

The first Policy Recommendations Focus Group of REMEDIES, co-organized by Impact Hub Athens, took place on Thursday, November 23rd, in Athens, aiming to coordinate a discussion forum among entities that play a significant role in the management and coordination of funding at both planning and implementation levels. The discussion was centered around the main question: "How can research support social…

This is a shout-out to all the plasticpreneurs to apply until the 28th of March! PLASTIC FANTASTIC is an international online Hackathon & acceleration program, organized by REMEDIES program, where experts of diverse backgrounds from across Europe & the Mediterranean will gather together to hack the circle of plastic.  Starting in April 2024 with an international Hackathon, this program will…

University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering adopts a beach on the Slovenian coastline   The University of Maribor, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, has completed the process of adopting a section of the Slovenian coastline through the “Adopt your piece of the coast” initiative led by the Public Institute Landscape Park Strunjan. The 100-meter section of…

REMEDIES partner VITO was part of the EMODnet Open Conference 2023 in Brussels (29-30/11/2023), Belgium. This public, in-person event was a fantastic opportunity to stay at the forefront of marine data services, connect with industry leaders, and contribute to the evolution of EMODnet. We gained insights from influential speakers, participating in discussions that shape the future of marine data, and…

REMEDIES Monitoring workshop After the REMEDIES Cluster event REMEDIES, on Novermber 29, partners focused on monitoring both beach and seafloor litter, crucial for our plan to repurpose the collected items. Understanding the types of polymers in the litter is key, which is why we started with a discussion on using handheld NIR devices. REMEDIES partners are committed to regular marine…

From Tuesday, November 28, to Thursday, November 30, Oujda, Morocco, witnessed a transformative three-day event at the University of Mohammed Premier 1. The gathering marked the 3rd General Assembly of the REMEDIES partners of the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters program, a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing the urgent issue of marine litter pollution. The event not only…

REMEDIES is an Horizon Europe innovation Action 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 aiming to protect water ecosystems, reduce pollution and develop a climate-neutral blue economy. We believe our ocean and waters are the lifeblood of our planet, and we have…

On Tuesday, November 7, four REMEDIES partners, namely NIC,  INFOR, VLPF and RC, had the chance to present during the Ecomondo Green Technology Expo in Rimini, Italy. The workshop was entitled "Sustainable technologies for Marine litter removal and recycling: the experience of the H2020 MAELSTROM project in dialog with other experiences" and it was organized by the Ecomondo Scientific Technical…