Aquatic Plastic – Project Closing Conference – Press release
Stakeholders from across the Danube Region gathered in Budapest for the closing conference of the EU-funded INTERREG DRP AQUATIC PLASTIC project, celebrating years of collaboration to combat riverine plastic pollution. The event showcased innovative tools, research findings, pilot actions, and policy recommendations developed by the international consortium to reduce macro- and microplastic pollution and strengthen […]
AQUATIC PLASTIC project contributes to the future of EU water policy
Yesterday marked the close of the European Commission’s official feedback period on the targeted revision of EU water legislation. Through its partner, the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE), acting as a member of the European Water Association, the AQUATIC PLASTIC project submitted a position paper on the implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive.The position paper is […]
AQUATIC PLASTIC Project Closing Conference
The event is the closing conference of the Interreg Danube Aquatic Plastic project. The project aims to reduce macro- and microplastic pollution, encourage research, data sharing and joint action across the entire Danube river basin. The AQPLA consortium, comprising diverse stakeholders from 10 countries, including ministries, NGOs, universities, and water authorities, aims to indetify high-risk waste-leakage points and develop […]
Save the Date! Aquatic Plastic Summit on 28 May 2026
The Interreg AQUATIC PLASTIC project will hold its closing conference in Budapest, bringing together policymakers, water and waste professionals, researchers and industry representatives to discuss the future of aquatic plastic prevention and management. Titled the Aquatic Plastic Summit, the event will take place at the unique STOPPER Floating House, an emblematic venue on the Danube that reflects the project’s commitment […]
Together for the rivers – the future of the Danube and Tisza is a shared concern National River Rescue Roundtable
Protecting the Danube and Tisza rivers is our shared responsibility – with this in mind, the Association of Environmental Service Providers and Manufacturers and the Plastic Cup Society organized this year’s National River Rescue Roundtable, which took place on October 8 at the Kolonics György Water Sports Center and was attended by representatives from the […]
Successful international cooperation has launched to keep our rivers clean – the first International River Cleanup Workshop in Kisköre
Kisköre, 22 May 2025 – Between 11 and 15 May, the Riversaver Center at Kisköre hosted the first international Community River Cleanup Coordinator Training, strengthening environmental cooperation between the countries along the Danube. The five-day event was attended by students from seven countries, who gained theoretical and practical knowledge about the most modern methods and technologies […]
Riding the plastic tide: How a dutch recycler is cleaning up the world’s waters – Bernard Merkx – Aquatic Plastic Podcast #4
The fourth episode of the Aquatic Plastic podcast takes listeners on an inspiring journey with Bernard Merkx, co-founder of the Waste Free Ocean Initiative. Drawing from his deep-rooted connection to the Dutch waterways, Merkx shares how his passion for the environment evolved into a mission to tackle plastic pollution in rivers and seas. From mobilizing fishermen to […]
The Life Oceanic with Sydney Steenland – Aquatic Plastic Podcast #3
The third podcast episode centered around a conversation with Sydney Steenland, who shared her experiences of growing up with a profound connection to the sea and her journey into addressing plastic pollution. Sydney’s upbringing was unconventional; her family lived on boats, moving from place to place, which instilled in her a deep appreciation and understanding […]
Aquatic Plastic – Become a qualified River Cleanup Coordinator!
Become a qualified River Cleanup Coordinator!Apply for a unique opportunity and learn from experienced plastic pollution experts from all around the Danube River Basin For years, dedicated volunteers from Plastic Cup Initiative have been working on developing an effective international river cleanup method in the Tisza river basin. Thanks to their efforts, a structured and certified approach […]
Aquatic Plastic – Second episode of Aquatic Plastic Podcast is out!
Ian Davies – Tisza Tidy Up – How a firefighter started to fight plastic pollution In the second episode of Aquatic Plastic, we dive into the world of Ian Davies, a retired firefighter turned environmentalist, who swapped the River Thames for the Tisza River in Hungary. Together with his wife, Edina, Ian co-founded the Tisza […]