Citizen Science initiative: marine litter cleanup at Agua Amarga Beach
A citizen science initiative focused on marine litter cleanup will take place on the 9th of November
Within the ViSS project activties, the Voluntariado Ambiental Universidad de Alicante and the BioplasticLab of the University of Alicante organise a cleanup event happening at Agua Amarga beach.
The activity aligns with the project goals by actively engaging the local community in environmental conservation efforts through structured data collection methodologies. Registration is open to individuals who are enrolled in the environmental volunteering program at the University of Alicante. Register here and sign up here.
The ViSS project continues to advance the development of a sustainable value chain for PHBV in food packaging applications. The project’s objectives include promoting environmental awareness, enhancing community involvement, and fostering innovative solutions for waste management in coastal areas. During the initiative, participants will receive an overview of how the Marine Litter Watch app works. The tool, developed by the European Union, tracks waste collected on beaches.
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