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Hunting Ghost Nets in Malta’s Seas with the support of Island Guardians

The hunt for ghost nets is on! Ghost gear – abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear – constitutes around 10% of the plastic waste that enters the world’s oceans and seas every year. A considerable percentage of floating macro-plastics come from ghost gear. This litter is dangerous because of its durability and buoyancy; it can persist in the environment for…
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September 1, 2025
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Open Call 2 winner Mersin Metropolitan Municipality: Mercan 100th Year Climate and Environmental Science Center

One of the winners of the REMEDIES Open Call 2, the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality in Turkey, with the project Unite for Plastic-Free Coasts! (Up-FreeCoasts) aims to create a plastic-conscious community along the Mediterranean coast. The “Up-FreeCoasts” project will implement a zero-waste approach with closed-loop plastic recycling. Actions include installing a smart reverse vending machine in a municipal cafe, setting up water…
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December 12, 2024
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Island Guardians Receives Special Mention at the Society4Med Awards by BlueMissionMed

We are thrilled to announce that Island Guardians, a project funded under the REMEDIES Open Call 1, has received a Special Mention from the Society4Med Award, organized by BlueMissionMed. Recognized for its holistic approach to tackling marine plastic pollution, the project combines impactful beach cleanups with innovative educational programs, including toolkits, storybooks, and a stunning art exhibition. This acknowledgment highlights…
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November 21, 2024
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CleanUp4Guimarães: A Community-Driven Approach to Protecting Local Rivers

The CleanUp4Guimarães project, led by the Municipality of Guimarães and funded under the EU Mission (Open Call 1): Restore Our Ocean and Waters of the REMEDIES project, is a transformative initiative tackling plastic pollution in rivers. Through innovative solutions like eco-barriers, community cleanups, recycling initiatives, and creative awareness campaigns, the project combines environmental restoration with active citizen engagement. Project Highlights…
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November 20, 2024
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Open Day: Esplora Celebrates the Island Guardians Project, Funded by REMEDIES Open Call 1

On October 11, 2024, the Esplora Interactive Science Centre in Malta hosted a special event celebrating the Island Guardians project, an inspiring initiative tackling marine plastic pollution in the Mediterranean. This project is funded through REMEDIES' Open Call 1, which supports innovative solutions to reduce and manage marine litter. Vesna Kuralt, Project Manager from the National Institute of Chemistry, represented…
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October 18, 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

“REMEDIES – Co-creating strong uptake of REMEDIES for the future of our oceans through deploying plastic litter valorisation and prevention pathways” – HORIZON Innovation Actions – Prevent and eliminate pollution of our ocean, seas and waters (HORIZON-MISS-2021-OCEAN-03)

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