Overview
Free LitterAT will achieve litter-free coastal communities by combining knowledge, tools and technology with pilot actions with multi-stakeholder engagement. It tackles marine litter, a transnational challenge demanding an integral approach involving prevention, monitoring and removal when feasible of the already accumulated marine litter.
The overall objective is to protect biodiversity by implementing innovative approaches to prevent and reduce marine litter, with special emphasis on ALDFG and microplastics.
Free LitterAT will contribute to reducing inputs, locate sources and hotspots, enhance monitoring capabilities and raise awareness.
Main outputs include guidance, tools and joint solutions for waste management, marine litter monitoring, modelling, clean-up and removal as well as action plans transferred to the competent authorities and maritime stakeholders.
The project will build on previous results and alliances, developing new solutions to be implemented through pilot actions.
The main objectives of the project are:
O1:
Preventing marine litter (based on circular economy principles) by improving waste management and recycling and facilitating the implementation of SUP and PRF Directives.
O2:
Understanding the origin and location of litter accumulation by identifying major sources, pathways and hotspots of marine litter (by monitoring and modelling).
O3:
Reducing and removing marine litter and associated risks.
O4:
Promoting litter-free local communities by developing pilot actions and awareness raising activities.