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Project funded by INTERREG-Atlantic Area. It aims to prevent and reduce marine litter (ALDFG and microplastics), by developing new knowledge, tools & technology

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Joined December 2017
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
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🎣 Save the Date! Webinar 'Fishing for Litter – Experiences & Challenges in the Atlantic Area' 📅 6 Feb 2026 | 10:00–13:00 (UTC+2) 🌍 Webinar in English – Free LitterAT webinar on WIF & SUP/PRF directives 📝 Registration is open!  ℹ️  https://t.co/g96ztCZo35 @AtlanticArea
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
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📢 PROTECMA 2025 Assembly / Technical Workshop 🎣 Fishing Gear & EPR: traceability, recycling and shared responsibility 📅 18 December 2025 🤝 Stakeholder and public authority dialogue on EPR challenges and opportunities 🌊 FreeLitterAT will present project result updates
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Free LitterAT
2 months
🌊 @ifremer_fr brought Free LitterAT to Ocean 25 & the Science Festival! Young minds explored how we fight plastic pollution in the Atlantic through science and European collaboration. @AtlanticArea #Ifremer #FreeLitterAT #InterregAtlantic #Ocean25 #ScienceFestival
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
3 months
👥 Target audience: fishing gear manufacturers, recyclers, port managers, public authorities, fishermen’s organisations, and all stakeholders involved in tackling marine litter. ℹ️ More info:
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Free LitterAT
3 months
🌊 Webinar: 'Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Fishing Gear Containing Plastic' 🗓 13 Nov | 10:00–13:00 (FR/ES) | 9:00–12:00 (IE/PT) 🎧 EN/FR/ES/PT 🔗 Registration required:  https://t.co/epLzwlWh2i @AtlanticArea #freelitterat
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
3 months
✨ Last Friday, our @IEOVigo partners joined European Researchers’ Night in Vigo, as part of Free LitterAT! They raised awareness about microplastics & marine litter, showing visitors how we can protect our oceans 🌊💙 @AtlanticArea #ResearchersNight #MarineLitter #FreeLitterAT
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Free LitterAT
5 months
Last Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, the @IEOVigo conducted a new inclusive workshop on microplastics and marine litter at the ONCE Summer Camp held in Portonovo (Sanxenxo), specifically designed for individuals with visual impairments. @AtlanticArea #freelitterat
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
5 months
📢 This took place during the webinar “Sea Basin Strategies in Action: Innovation and Investment for Ocean Resilience”, organised by Forum Oceano & DGPM, which highlighted new approaches to strengthening ocean resilience through innovation and investment.
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Free LitterAT
5 months
On July 15th, Marisa F. participated as Project Coordinator in the presentation of Free LitterAT, an innovative project focused on tackling marine pollution, biodiversity restoration, and coastal monitoring.   @AtlanticArea @FundacionCETMAR #freelitterat
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
6 months
At last week's Statistical Physics conference, Sara Croux from @MarineInst and Martiño Rial from @cretus_usc presented two posters on marine debris, as part of the Free LitterAT project. @AtlanticArea @UniversidadeUSC #freelitterat
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Free LitterAT
6 months
CETMAR, within the framework of the Free LitterAT project, is hosting an awareness day on marine litter with the little ones at Marea da Escardia school. Together, we’re inspiring the next generation to protect our oceans! 🌊♻️ @AtlanticArea #freelitterat #marinelitter
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
6 months
We’re proud to share that our partners at DRAM have successfully carried out pilot cleanup activities at key accumulation sites within the Free LitterAT project, making significant strides in the fight against marine litter and coastal pollution. @AtlanticArea @MARE_Madeira
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Free LitterAT
6 months
On June 11th and 12th, Cedre, partner of the Free Litter AT project, hosted an outstanding workshop at their facilities in Brest (France) focused on beach litter source identification as part of the Free Litter AT initiative. @AtlanticArea @CedreBrest #freelitterat
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Free LitterAT
6 months
Sara Lourenço, member of Free LitterAT project partner CIIMAR, presented results on harmonising microplastics assessment protocols at the 19th International Conference on Chemistry and the Environment, June 8-12, 2025. @AtlanticArea @CiimarUp #freelitterat #microplastics
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Free LitterAT
6 months
📍The Free Litter AT team is gathered at Cedre for their semi-annual Steering Committee meeting to catch up on the latest progress of the project's activities. @AtlanticArea
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@FreeLitterAT
Free LitterAT
9 months
🌊 Last week, the @IEOVigo organized an inclusive workshop on microplastics & marine litter at ASPANAEX, Vigo, designed for people with intellectual disabilities. ♻️ Raising awareness & fostering inclusion for a cleaner ocean! 🌍💙 #atlanticarea #marinelitter #freelitterat
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