News and Events
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Presentation at the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management
Read more: Presentation at the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste ManagementđRostock, Germany At the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Cyprus in June 2025, Mona-Maria Narra from University of Rostock presented a poster on behalf of the Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) project, showcasing the results…
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Report: Pathways for Cleaning Collected Ocean-bound Plastic
Read more: Report: Pathways for Cleaning Collected Ocean-bound PlasticNew Report: Pathways for Cleaning Collected Ocean-Bound Plastic How can we effectively clean ocean-bound plastic (OBP) to make it suitable for recycling? Our latest report, Pathways for Cleaning Collected Ocean-Bound Plastic, explores innovative cleaning methods that enhance the…
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Stakeholder Workshops Across the South Baltic
Read more: Stakeholder Workshops Across the South BalticStakeholder Workshops Across the South Baltic: Local Collaboration for Cleaner Seas The Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) project has taken an important step in tackling marine litter by hosting stakeholder workshops in our pilot cities. These workshops brought together…
About the project
The Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) project is dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of plastic pollution in the South Baltic Sea. The project will aim to identify challenges and opportunities for collecting, recycling, and reusing ocean-bound plastic waste.

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The Ocean Plastic Hub is a knowledge sharing center for everyone interested in tackling the challenge of plastics in the ocean and water! In the network you can stay updated on the latest news from the COP project, find events, opportunities, reports and relevant information on challenges and solutions related to nano, micro and macro plastics in oceans, rivers and lakes.