This September has been an eventful and inspiring month for the Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) project, as we brought together our dedicated partners for two major activities in Germany. Funded by the Interreg South Baltic Programme, the project continues to gain momentum in our mission to reduce plastic waste in the Baltic Sea region. Partner …
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We are excited to announce that the Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) Project has begun its hands-on activities in our three pilot cities: Aarhus, Gdansk, and Rostock. This phase marks a significant step forward in our mission to tackle ocean-bound plastic waste in the South Baltic Sea region. Over the next year, we will be collecting …
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Joint Press Release by the City of Rostock and the University of Rostock: Use of PortBins in Rostock’s City Harbor to Collect Plastic Waste from the Warnow In a joint initiative by the University of Rostock and the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde (IOW), supported by the Harbor and Maritime Office of the …
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Date:May 26th 202411:00 – 16:00 Location:Hevelianum, Gdańsk, 6 Gradowa Street(Tent number 9) Admission is free. Whether you’re fascinated by the precision of science, the science behind the scenes, the richness of the biological world, or the immortality of the humanities, there’s something for everyone at the Fahrenheit Science Picnic. Among many attractions, shows and educational …
Date:Friday May 31, 202410.00 – 11.30 (CEST) Location:Online, Microsoft Teams The use or non-use of plastic is a “hot” topic and in many cases, it brings out emotions. The impact and challenges of plastic waste are well documented. By just doing a search on the topic on Google, an avalanche of responses is triggered. As we …
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Date:April 29th 202409:00 – 14:00 Location:The National Aquarium Denmark – Den Blå PlanetJacob Fortlingsvej 1, 2770 KastrupCopenhagen, Denmark Save the Baltic Sea: A hike, a conference, and a promise Join us in Copenhagen on Monday the 29th of April as we host the Danish leg of the 9-month long, “Save The Baltic Sea” Expedition. This …
Overview on Ocean-bound plastic collection methodology in Europe – Desk research and information collection This mini report provides an overview of ocean-bound plastic collection methods in Europe with a focus on collection methods in waterways for macro plastics. The report explores four main methodologies for collecting marine litter: manual collection, booms/barriers, bins, and drones. Each …
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Macro-plastics threaten Baltic Sea ecosystems: New Interreg project pioneer sustainable solutions Macro-plastics pose a growing threat to Baltic Sea ecosystems. Every year, between 4 and 12 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean, and plastic consumption is in-creasing. Combating this global pollution problem requires inter-national action. Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP), a new Interreg …
On September 15, the project group gathered in Gdansk, Poland, for the kick off meeting of the Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) project, a collaborative initiative aimed at combating plastic pollution in the South Baltic Sea. Our partners from CLEAN, The Foundation Plast Center Denmark, Ocean Plastic Forum, Sustainable Business Hub, Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea …