News and Events
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Webinar: Mitigation Roadmap for cities to reduce riverine litter
Read more: Webinar: Mitigation Roadmap for cities to reduce riverine litterFrom monitoring to mitigation: A practical roadmap for cities to reduce local riverine litter pollution Online webinarDate: 27 August 2026Time: 09:30–10:30 (CEST)Free registration An estimated 80% of marine litter originates from land-based activities, with rivers and waterways acting…
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COP success story video
Read more: COP success story videoFrom local action to regional impact: Tackling ocean-bound plastic together Plastic pollution does not stop at national borders. Rivers and waterways connect communities across the South Baltic region, carrying litter from inland areas to the sea. Addressing this…
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Flow of Plastic: International final conference
Read more: Flow of Plastic: International final conferenceOn 21 May 2026, Flow of Plastic – International Final Conference brought together partners, companies, researchers, public organisations and circular economy frontrunners at STUDIO Malmö. A glimpse into the atmosphere at Flow of Plastic – International Final Conference…
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.