Tag: Remedies
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When art meets circular economy
From April 2–4, our PLUG AND PLAY 2 ZERO WASTE was featured in a contemporary art experience in Thessaloniki, Greece, celebrating art, sustainability and circular innovation.
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Citizen science in action: Co-creating climate solutions with society
Addressing societal challenges like climate change mitigation and plastic pollution requires more than technological innovation or policy reform. It requires active societal participation. At alchemia-nova Greece, we view citizen science as a bridge connecting science, design, and everyday life. Read how we apply citizen science in our projects.
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From strategy to real-life impact: How PLUG AND PLAY 2 ZERO WASTE advances the EU bioeconomy strategy
The EU Bioeconomy Strategy calls for a transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and circular economy, where renewable resources replace fossil-based materials, waste is designed out, and local value chains are strengthened. At alchemia-nova Greece, we help accelerate this transition through the PLUG-AND-PLAY 2 ZERO WASTE.
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Together for Seas Free of Plastic: The 20-Tonne Challenge of the REMEDIES Project
Marine litter remains one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Across the Mediterranean, plastic pollution threatens marine ecosystems, local economies, and our shared natural heritage. But as the saying goes — real change starts from within communities. At alchemia-nova Greece, we are proud to contribute to the EU-funded REMEDIES project, which brings innovation…
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Associate regions go zero-waste with the REMEDIES Open Call 2
We are excited to announce the three winning organizations of Open Call 2 of the REMEDIES program, aimed at pushing towards the development of zero-waste supply chains and enhancing the prevention of plastic litter: Kerkennah Municipality – Tunisia Project Name: No More Plastic in Kerkennah Duration: 8 months Description: The project aims at reducing plastic…
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REMEDIES Open Call 2 for associate regions
We invite projects that aim to tackle prevention measures and zero-waste for a plastic free future and promote the implementation of action towards plastic remediation and protection through innovation services in the Mediterranean, namely at a technical, finance, business and governance level. Our goal with this Call is to contribute to creating a trend on…
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC Winners
A diverse group of innovators from 18 different countries (Europe, Africa, North America, and Asia) applied to compete with their projects to fight plastic pollution. Among the numerous participations, 24 of them stood out for their innovative ideas and solutions that can make a real impact. The 15 finalist, engineers, scientists, designers, and environmental enthusiasts,…
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REMEDIES 4th General Assembly in Tirana, Albania
The partners of the REMEDIES program are set to convene for a two-day General Assembly in Tirana, Albania, on April 23rd and 24th, 2024. This assembly marks a pivotal moment in the program’s progress as partners gather to discuss key developments and milestones achieved across various work packages. The General Assembly will feature three parallel…
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Join PLASTIC FANTASTIC: A Hackathon & Acceleration Program from REMEDIES to Combat Plastic Pollution!
Are you passionate about combating plastic pollution and eager to be part of a solution-oriented initiative? Look no further than PLASTIC FANTASTIC – an international online Hackathon and acceleration program organized by the REMEDIES program. This innovative event brings together experts from diverse backgrounds across Europe and the Mediterranean to hack the circle of plastic.…
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REMEDIES Open Call 1, 2nd Webinar
After the 1st successful Webinar with more than 30 attendees, the time has come for our 2nd! If one of your goals as a public institution is to benefit and accelerate the uptake of plastic litter collection or find innovative ways to transform plastic waste into valuable products or resources, this call is for you!…
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REMEDIES project kicks off in Athens
Let us share with you the incredible success of the REMEDIES Inauguration Event, which took place in Athens, Greece, on Sept 26! REMEDIES kicked off the day with a Beach Clean-up in collaboration with Save Your Hood – Greece (Ελλάδα) and Impact Hub Athens. Our mission: tackle the #20TonnesChallenge by collecting plastic litter. The event…
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REMEDIES supports impactful projects with a grant of up to €100,000
Did you know that there are 269,000 tonnes floating on the surface of our oceans? REMEDIES project was initiated with the target to achieve a #PlasticLitterFree future. Its mission is to create innovative solutions and technologies to monitor, collect, prevent and valorise (micro)plastic from our oceans. REMEDIES project is an Horizon Europe project with a…
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Join the REMEDIES movement and help collect 20 tonnes of plastic litter!
The challenge We are thrilled to announce the launch of our beach clean-up movement. Our mission is simple yet profound: Organize 100+ beach clean-ups across the Mediterranean, with over 2,000 citizens and collect more than 20 tonnes of plastic litter. Our target areas of operation are Koper, Sardinia, Cyclades, Porquerolles, and Morocco. A joint effort…
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Co-creating strong uptake of REMEDIES for the future of our oceans
National Institute of Chemistry, in cooperation with 21 pan-European and 1 organisation from Africa started an ambitious innovation action project, “REMEDIES – Co-creating strong uptake of REMEDIES for the future of our oceans through deploying plastic litter valorisation and prevention pathways’. The REMEDIES is the first project selected from the newly created Horizon program Mission:…
