Blog - Wasser 3.0

11. August 2026

dm-drogerie markt becomes Kilometre Partner of DANUBE 2850

Wachau, Vienna, Donau-Auen: 372 kilometres that everyone knows – and whose microplastic pollution nobody knows anything about. That is changing. As Kilometre Partner of DANUBE 2850, dm-drogerie markt is taking on the sponsorship of this stretch of the Danube.

22. July 2026

22. July 2026

Microplastic Mapping in Germany and Europe

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

Microplastic Analysis vs. Analytics: The Difference

Analysis measures, analytics understands: what really makes the difference for microplastics in water.

17. June 2026

Van Remmen UV Technology Becomes Mileage Partner of DANUBE 2850

Van Remmen UV Technology takes on sponsorship of 100 Danube kilometres. The Dutch UV-C pioneer supports Europe’s first complete microplastics mapping – for clean, safe water across borders.

10. June 2026

Swimwear as an Invisible Source of Microplastics

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

Microplastic Detectives: Mannheim Researches for Tomorrow

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

VisualVest as German Partner of the Danube Challenge

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

Microplastic Detection: New Study, New Book, Clear Solutions

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

Microplastic Mapping of the Neckar

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!