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🌍 COP Project: Active in Aarhus, Gdansk, and Rostock! 🌍 We are thrilled to share updates from the Circular Ocean-bound Plastic (COP) Project as we dive into practical activities in our three pilot cities: Aarhus, Gdansk, and Rostock. Our local partners are on the ground, working hard to collect and analyse ocean-bound plastic waste, with a focus on understanding waste patterns over the next year. Here’s what we’re up to: 🔹 Aarhus, Denmark: In collaboration with Aarhus municipality, we have started to collect and analyse waste from the SeaProtectorOne barrier from All in On Green, which is installed in the canal to efficiently gather ocean-bound plastic. Our local partner, Plast Center Danmark, is conducting in-depth analysis of the collected waste to explore its properties and potential recycling avenues. 🔹 Gdansk, Poland: In a unique community initiative, residents are invited to use free kayaks to collect a bin of waste. This initiative, coordinated with City of Gdansk - Gdansk Sports Center and the University of Gdansk, allows the public to directly contribute to our cleanup efforts while enjoying a day on the water. 🔹 Rostock, Germany: The Universität Rostock and Leibniz-Institut für Ostseeforschung Warnemünde (IOW) have installed a port bin in the Rostock City Harbour, efficiently capturing waste. Recently, we engaged the community with our first public port bin emptying and Q&A session, fostering greater awareness and involvement. Upcoming Event: 📅 Join us at the HanseSail Festival from August 8-11! The University of Rostock and IOW will be representing the COP project, offering fun and educational activities for children and families. Come and see real waste collected in the Rostock Habour and learn about the impact of plastic waste and how we can all contribute to cleaner oceans. Stay tuned for more insights and results as we work towards a cleaner South Baltic Sea! #COPforCleanSeas #InterregSouthBaltic #SailingTogether #CommunityAction #HanseSail2024