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A feasible method for riverine macro litter monitoring – A case study of the Warnow River Rivers are a key pathway for plastic pollution to reach the sea – but monitoring river litter effectively remains a challenge. This…

Join us at the International Final Conference – Flow of Plastic on 21 May, 2026 in Malmö, Sweden for inspiring talks, interactive sessions, and an exhibition showcasing solutions for circular plastic in retail and ocean-bound plastic collection. The…

Mechanical tests & material analysis on recycled samples – A case from Aarhus river Plastic collected from rivers is often seen as waste, but it can also be a resource. This report from the Circular Ocean-bound Plastic project,…

At the 25th European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC25) in Chania, Crete, on November 23-25, Patrycja Jutrzenka Trzebiatowska (University of Gdańsk) presented the COP project’s latest research on innovative, greener approach to recycling riverine plastic waste. The poster,…

Utilization routes of plastic waste from the marine environment: a review This review presents a comprehensive overview of the latest research conducted over the past five years in the monitoring, collection, cleaning, recycling, and valorization of marine plastic…

Two years of daily monitoring of floating macro-litter at the River-Sea interface: Aarhus River, Denmark This study by our partners Mirco Haseler (Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research) and Geraldo Mihut (Plast Center Danmark) has delivered the first…

Spatial Assessment of Litter Pollution Potential Along Urban Riverfronts in the Baltic Region – A comparative study of Aarhus, Gdańsk, and Rostock Our latest report maps potential litter “hotspots” in Aarhus, Gdańsk, and Rostock. Using detailed GIS analysis…

Rostock, July 25, 2025 Joint press release by the University of Rostock and the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea ResearchWarnemünde (IOW) Innovative pilot project against cigarette waste: “Warnow Ashtrays” go into operation in Rostock’s city harbor Five special…

📍Rostock, 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…

New 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…

Stakeholder 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…

Circular Ocean-bound Plastic: Report on Business Opportunities Explore the innovative landscape of tackling marine plastic pollution with our latest report on Business Opportunities in the market for ocean-bound plastic. This report highlights the vast potential for Small and…

Plastic waste streams into the South Baltic Sea: Report on a Country Level This report provides an in-depth analysis of plastic waste sources and pathways, focusing on pilot cities in Denmark (Aarhus), Germany (Rostock), Poland (Gdansk), and the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…