The AQUATIC PLASTIC project is a collaborative initiative to combat plastic pollution in the Danube Basin. Running from January 2024 to June 2026, this project is part of the Interreg Danube Region Programme and is co-funded by the European Union. The primary objective is to identify solutions for reducing plastic waste in the Danube Basin.
The project's goal is to support the sustainable management of water and sediments in the Danube watershed to ensure good quality and balance. Additionally, AQUATIC PLASTIC aims to mobilize people to fight against pollution.
Did you know that 80% of marine debris originates from terrestrial sources, including rivers? AQUATIC PLASTIC will provide a comprehensive database and methodology to map riverine plastic waste using artificial barriers, such as hydroelectric power plants (HPP). The project will implement remote sensing technologies as tools to measure, monitor, and divert riverine plastic waste accumulations from nature to waste disposal sites.
The consortium, consisting of partners from 10 countries, including ministries, NGOs, universities, and water authorities, aims to identify high-risk waste leakage points and develop innovative solutions for extraction and recycling.
The total budget for the project is €2,166,493.50. More information about the project can be found on the official AQUATIC PLASTIC website.