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Overview of our educational projects on water without microplastics

With our educational work we want to close knowledge gaps so we can take more effective action against microplastic pollution of our water . The goal in all our activities is: WASser without MIcroplastics WASoMI (which appropriately means scholar in the African language Kiswahili).

The aim is both to communicate knowledge about microplastics and to prepare the content in such a way to understand the relevance to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

In doing so, we rely on developing digital possibilities, which are increasingly being used in schools. We are still a very young company (founded in 2020), so our educational work is currently possible thanks to the support and encouragement of our sponsors and donors.

We finance our educational projects through donations and sponsorship. And we are always on the lookout for active, impact-accelerating financial support. Does this sound exciting to you? Then become part of the solution.

Ongoing Projects

120 students of the Integrierte Gesamtschule Mannheim Herzogenried are investigating microplastics in Mannheim’s waters using innovative fluorescence marker technology. The Citizen Science project MICROPLASTIC DETECTIVES combines education, climate protection, and real science — for water without microplastics.

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For the first time, we are sampling entire rivers for microplastics - together with schools and the interested public. This project only works with supporters. Every euro really accelerates the impact. For more water without microplastics.

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Completed Projects

WASoMI Lab is about sharing data and fact-based knowledge to answer the question: What can we all do today to protect our oceans and our drinking water from microplastics and other pollutants and thus actively protect the climate? This project is partially funded by the E.ON Foundation through the European Climate Fund.

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With FREIRÄUME we create an interactive and scalable exercise platform around microplastics. We develop this together with teachers and students of the Integrated Comprehensive School Mannheim for the use in MINT+Environmental subjects. We create innovative, (out-of-)school formats with individual and group exercises, (self-)assessment of learning status and progress, feedback modules, and learning paths.

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The digital-real educational space WASoMI (WASser ohne MIkroplastik) provides facts, background information, and contexts on the topics of polymers, plastics, plastics, and microplastics. The overriding question is: How did the many useful everyday helpers made of plastics become a global environmental problem – microplastics? And about how we can prevent this in the future.

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In the development of bookED, pupils, teachers, university lecturers, and those studying to become teacherswere equally involved in a unique project. The project created digital teaching/learning media on the topic of the water cycle.

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NUT Caching describes a new form of interdisciplinary knowledge transfer that combines the subjects of natural sciences, environmental sciences, and technology. In our lighthouse project on wastewater treatment, we have put together interactive content and course sequences.

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Further information

Find out more about our services for wastewater treatment plants, industries, education and communication.

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The knowledge database section pools knowledge and provides an overview of the most common questions and answers about water without microplastics

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Offers & Services - Global Map of Microplastics

We develop solutions for water without microplastics, carry out feasibility studies and implement educational projects.

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More news in our blog

28. January 2026

28. January 2026

A Little Helps a Lot: 12 Everyday Tips Against Microplastics

Microplastics are everywhere—in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. But instead of resigning ourselves to this fact, we can take action. With our new guide, we show you eleven concrete measures you can take to significantly reduce your exposure to microplastics.

24. December 2025

24. December 2025

New Year’s Address 2026

What a year! 63 blog posts, 5 publications, 3 awards, and over 200 volunteers participating in our river sampling. In addition, we removed more than 1 ton of microplastics in our feasibility studies. Learn about what we achieved in 2025 and what major projects are planned for 2026. Read now!

9. December 2025

The Invisible Plastic: How We Track Down PVA

Water-soluble doesn't mean invisible! Our new UPSTREAM publication shows for the first time how Polyvinyl Alcohol in wastewater can be detected and removed by 99%. A breakthrough for clean water – from the lab to implementation.