Connecting for Waste-Free Rivers – From the Problem to the Solutions – Workshop in Slovenia
A new roundtable discussion series, based on the Hungarian roundtable format and know-how, was organised in Ljubjana, Slovenia , building on the experiences of the Tid(y)Up project. On April 16th 2025, to mark the coming World Earth Day, the Institute for Water of the Republic of Slovenia organised an expert workshop in Ljubljana as part of […]
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 […]
Downloadable, distributable posters on separate waste collection
As of 1 July 2023, MOHU MOL Waste Management Ltd. is responsible for the environmentally and economically sustainable operation of the domestic waste management system, which includes raising awareness of the need for door-to-door and separate collection of selective waste. The common goal is to increase the amount of waste going to selective collection, yards […]
How Cleanups Can Help To Stop Pollution
Read the Story of Bendi and Andrew, two Plastic Pirates who fight plastic pollution all over Europe. We are Bendy and Andrew, two young Plastic Pirate ambassadors from Hungary, East Europe. We are students and volunteers. We live alongside a Danube River tributary, called the Tisza River. When Andrew and I were small kids, our […]
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 […]
Aquatic Plastic – Co-creation Method Training
The recent Co-Creation Workshop held on November 26-27, 2024, at the Water Research Institute (VUVH) in Bratislava aimed to train participants of the AQUATIC PLASTIC Project on effective co-creation methods. This training is designed to enhance stakeholder engagement when organizing similar workshops in their respective countries. The workshop focused on fostering collaboration among stakeholders to […]
ENVIRONTEC 2024: Green solutions for the future in one place
One of the most important international trade exhibitions for the environmental profession has come to an end, bringing together organisations committed to sustainability and climate protection. The focus was on the environmental industry, waste, water, air quality and sustainable, innovative solutions. ENVIRONTEC powered by ÖKOINDUSTRIA is a new development of HUNGEXPO, in close cooperation with […]
Circular Economy and Waste Management conference summary – ENVIRONTEC
The FUTURE FORWARD: Circular Economy and Waste Management conference held at ENVIRONTEC culminated with a day of insightful presentations, particularly beneficial for those passionate about circular economy and waste management. Hosted by the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) and the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE), this professional knowledge-sharing event offered a comprehensive understanding of the waste […]
RE:BROWN 2024 conference summary – Environtec
On the second day of ENVIRONTEC powered by Ökoindustria, the RE:BROWN Remediation and Brownfield Investments conference was held with great interest, organised by the Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises (HAEE). The conference provided an opportunity to discuss national and EU remediation issues, current problems, draft objectives, legislative and implementation tasks, successful projects, new technologies and […]
