Projektek

MICROPLASTICS project focuses on preserving nature in the CBC area by identifying the sources of pollution and reducing the level of the water ecosystem pollution by microplastics. In order to do so, the project aims at establishing effective partnership for protection and preservation of nature. The project will directly contribute to Programme objective in enhancing protection, preservation of Nature and reducing the microplastics pollution within the wider programme area. This will be achieved through a specific set of outcomes. Firstly, by determining the extent and amount of microplastics pollution within the water  ecosystems (river, canals and wastewater treatment facilities) and identifying the sources of pollution within the CBC region, including protected locations Gornje Podunavlje, Begečka jama, nature park Gemenc, Riha oxbow lake. After the identification a regional system for measuring and monitoring of microplastics will be established and recommendations for increasing the efficiency of measures to protect nature and the
environment will be developed. Furthermore, within the pilot action project partners will be designing and testing the filtration solution for wastewater treatment facilities and identifying the waste water treatment facilities in the region for potential replication of project outcomes in the future. Finally, engaging school children, public officials, experts and the general public in educational and awareness raising activities the project will contribute to environmental awareness and therefore reduce water and soil pollution and deterioration of natural habitats.