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Integrated information and awareness campaign for the reduction of plastic bags in the marine environment (LIFE DEBAG)
Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Mar 31, 2018,
Background
Litter is a major problem for the marine environment, with plastic bags being one of the most common and persistent pollutants affecting coasts and waters. Each year, more than eight million plastic bags end up as litter in the EU. Current recycling rates are only 6.6%, which are difficult to increase because the thinness and lightness of plast ...
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From Treated Wastewater to Alternative Water Resources in Semi-Arid Regions (PURE)
Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2014,
Background
MEWWC's wastewater treatment unit (WTU) is the only one in Greece that has been given a license for reusing 100% of its effluent. This practice is currently allowed only for tree irrigation. The WTU has a capacity of 40 000 people-equivalent, but is only fully used during the tourist season (June-August). In winter, the WTU serves 2 000 local r ...
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Sustainable Management for European Local Ports (SuPorts)
Start date: Dec 31, 2009, End date: Dec 30, 2012,
This project will help smaller ports and the local authorities managing them to address environmental issues. Most EU ports are small ports often combining shipping, fishing and leisure activities. Despite their small size they have important economic, social and environmental links with their surroundings. Together, the thousands of European local ports have a large cumulative impact. They face e ...
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