2. September 2026
Four years, 13 sites, one principle: measure first, decide second. In REMEDIES 5.0 we deliver the microplastic data for Sylt, map the Danube together with schools and lead a work package. Here is what begins now.
18. August 2026
Along 450 river kilometres between Vidin and Silistra, the first standardised microplastic mapping of the Bulgarian Danube is taking shape. Wasser 3.0 and LessPlastic Bulgaria are measuring together with schools and volunteers.
22. July 2026
Neisse, Neckar, Danube: For the first time, 369 samples reveal where microplastics are found in Europe's rivers. As part of the EU Mission Ocean, we are making every single measurement publicly available, turning data into hotspots, leverage points, and real solutions. Read more.
29. June 2026
Analysis measures, analytics understands: what really makes the difference for microplastics in water.
10. June 2026
Polyamide, polyester, neoprene: During swimming, bathing, and diving, textiles release fibers directly into the water. Research from 2024-2026 shows for the first time how large the problem really is and where we need to start.
4. June 2026
120 students, more than 80 water samples, one clear hotspot: The Microplastic Detectives pilot project in Mannheim is complete and is now scaling up. Become a sponsor and help carry this movement forward.
22. May 2026
In summer 2026, the first complete microplastics mapping of the Danube will launch. Along the first 687 kilometers from the source to Passau, the scientific expedition is supported by Frankfurt-based digital wealth manager VisualVest.
15. May 2026
Microplastics are everywhere — but how can they really be measured reliably? The new Wasser 3.0 study shows: with the right method, 21 instead of 51 samples are enough. And the new book Microplastics Crime Case explains what we can do starting today.
22. April 2026
367 km of the Neckar. 5 days. Many people taking action together. NECKAR TOTAL is the largest citizen mapping of a German river – and you can be part of it. No prior knowledge required. Sign up now and make history!
