The REMEDIES program has launched a series of impactful Open Days across the Mediterranean. These events demonstrate innovations and engage local communities in the fight against plastic marine litter. Open Days are hosted at the programs Demo Sites and Associate Regions, to showcase the project’s progress and invite citizens, stakeholders, and institutions to take part in hands-on environmental action.
1st Open Day – Saïdia, Morocco
Hosted by the University of Mohammed Premier (MOH), the Saïdia Demo Site Open Day unfolded over a 3-day event from November 28–30, 2023, in Oujda. It included the 3rd REMEDIES General Assembly, a high-level Cluster Meeting, and a Monitoring Workshop. Participants discussed policy, presented marine litter detection technologies such as MOH’s Aerial Drone & AI, and held a large-scale Beach Clean-up and Monitoring Campaign, collecting over 360 kg of litter.
👉 Read more about the event in Morocco: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-3-day-event-in-oujda-morocco-uniting-forces-against-marine-plastic-litter-pollution/
2nd Open Day – Umag, Croatia
Held during the Sea Star Festival in May 2024, this Open Day combined sustainability with creativity. Over 40 participants joined workshops on zero-waste seaweed cosmetic coatings organized by NIC and EXIT. More than 2,000 handmade shampoo balls were distributed to promote alternatives to single-use plastic packaging. As part of the festival, a coastal clean-up was also carried out to raise awareness about plastic pollution among festival-goers.
👉 Discover the workshops at Sea Star Festival: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/promoting-sustainability-zero-waste-cosmetics-workshops-at-seastar-festival/
👉 Learn more about REMEDIES at Sea Star Festival: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-sea-star-festival-2024/
3rd Open Day – Malta: Island Guardians Project
On October 11, 2024, the Esplora Interactive Science Centre hosted the third Open Day, celebrating the Island Guardians project—an initiative funded by REMEDIES Open Call 1. Through educational activities and public engagement, the project highlighted local solutions and community empowerment in addressing marine plastic pollution.
👉 Read more about the Open Day in Malta: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/esplora-celebrates-the-island-guardians-project-funded-by-remedies-open-call-1/
👉 Explore the Island Guardians initiative: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/island-guardians-inspiring-action-to-protect-our-oceans/
4th Open Day – Porquerolles, France
From April 1–3, 2025, SMILO hosted a 3-day REMEDIES event on Porquerolles Island. It included the 5th Cluster Meeting, solutions forums, and the 6th General Assembly. Local and international experts shared insights and strategies. The event concluded with a clean-up and monitoring session at La Courtade Beach, showcasing citizen participation and the use of REMEDIES tools.
👉 Learn more about the Open Day in Porquerolles: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-3-day-event-in-porquerolles-france-innovation-collaboration-and-action-for-a-plastic-free-mediterranean/
5th Open Day – Landau, Germany
On June 26–27, 2025, Wasser 3.0 hosted its second Open House in Germany, co-organized with Horizon Europe projects UPSTREAM and REMEDIES. The event welcomed 60 participants and showcased innovative solutions for microplastic removal, including the Wasser 3.0 PE-X® technology and the Global Map of Microplastics. With live demonstrations, citizen science tools, and expert dialogue, the event highlighted how science, technology, and public engagement can drive clean, microplastic-free water systems.
👉 Learn more about the Open Day in Landau: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/open-house-2025-w30-showcasing-innovation-for-water-without-microplastics/
👉 Learn more about the Wasser 3.0 PE-X® technology: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/wasser-3-0-pe-x-2/
6th Open Day – Mersin, Turkey
The closing meeting of the “Unite for Plastic-Free Coasts! (Up-FreeCoasts)” project, winner of the REMEDIES Open Call 2, was held on April 25, 2025, at the 100.Yıl MERCAN Climate and Environment Science Center in Mersin, Türkiye. A total of 76 participants attended, including decision-makers, civil society, universities, and EU representatives. The event showcased project achievements, featured speeches by REMEDIES mentors, and fostered strong local engagement and knowledge exchange throughout the city.
👉 Learn more about the “Unite for Plastic-Free Coasts! (Up-FreeCoasts)” project: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/unite-for-plastic-free-mersin-coasts/
👉 Learn more about the Open Day in Mersin: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-open-day-at-mersin-turkey-unite-for-plastic-free-coasts-up-freecoasts/
7th Open Day – Marina Izola, Slovenia
On March 18, 2026, the REMEDIES Open Day at Marina Izola marked the official launch of the Slovenia Anti-Litter Campaign, led by the University of Maribor with the support of You(r)Sea Institute, ZRS Koper, Marina Izola, CLERA, INFOR, and NIC. The event brought together stakeholders from research, industry, local authorities, and civil society, offering a comprehensive programme that combined scientific knowledge, technology demonstration, and community engagement. Participants attended an in-person seminar on plastic identification and marine litter science, explored pilot activities at the Koper demo site, and took part in guided visits showcasing REMEDIES technologies in action. Key highlights included the demonstration of underwater drone monitoring for seafloor mapping and large litter detection, as well as a pilot microplastic filtration system designed to treat wastewater from marina activities. The Open Day also featured the PLASTIC FANTASTIC Seminar: Slovenia Edition, creating space for dialogue and knowledge exchange among citizens and stakeholders.
👉 Learn more about the Open Day in Marina Izola: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/remedies-open-day-at-marina-izola-slovenia/
👉 Learn more about the Slovenia Anti-Litter Campaign: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/advancing-coastal-protection-remedies-anti-litter-campaign-in-slovenia/
👉 Discover REMEDIES technologies: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/innovation-marketplace/
👉 Explore the PLASTIC FANTASTIC webinar: https://remedies-for-ocean.eu/hackathon-plastic-fantastic/
