Imagine using smart drones as eyes in the sky and underwater to find plastic trash on beaches and in the sea. Once found, the project turns that waste into new products instead of just throwing it away. It's like turning a polluted shoreline into a local factory for recycled goods.
Coastal regions struggle with plastic pollution that damages tourism and ecosystems, while lacking efficient ways to detect microplastics and turn collected waste into profitable products.
AI-equipped aerial and underwater drones for plastic detection, biodegradable fishing gear, and water refilling/washing systems for public spaces.
If you are a recycling plant dealing with inconsistent feedstock quality — this project developed valorisation pathways that can process 400 tonnes of collected marine plastic. This allows you to turn ocean waste into a steady stream of raw materials for new products.
If you are a gear manufacturer dealing with long-term ocean pollution from lost equipment — this project developed biodegradable fishing nets and ropes. This helps you offer sustainable alternatives that break down naturally if lost at sea.
If you are a resort operator dealing with beach litter and plastic bottle waste — this project developed water refilling solutions and washing systems. This reduces the need for single-use plastics and keeps shorelines clean using AI-equipped drones for monitoring.
Based on available project data, specific pricing for the technologies is not mentioned, though €500,000 in cascade funding was provided to support zero-waste business plans.
Yes, the project validated technologies in 8 demonstration sites and plans to scale them up to 33 more locations across the Mediterranean.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project focuses on co-creating business plans for zero-waste products.
The system uses aerial and underwater drones equipped with AI to detect macro- and microplastics, which then informs the collection and valorisation pathways.
The project runs from December 2022 to December 2026, with scaling planned after validation in the initial 8 sites.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application with a 39% industry ratio, including 9 industrial partners and 8 SMEs. With 23 partners across 12 countries, the group balances academic research (10 university/research entities) with practical implementation, ensuring that the AI monitoring and biodegradable materials are developed with market entry in mind.
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