Marine litter reduction in Municipality of Primorsko

The project aims at reduction of marine litter from the shore and small vessels. The project will be implemented on the territory of the municipality of Primorsko and the adjacent Black Sea waters.It includes solutions in respect of three levels of the solid waste pollution cycle: improved awareness and prevention of generation and unregulated disposal of marine waste, preventing the transfer of land-based waste into the marine environment and cleaning of the sea surface from floating waste through the application of innovative technologies. Activities: 1. Project management; 2. Study of the best practices and feasibility assessment; 3. Introduction of innovative marine waste collection technology - installation of at least 3 units for active collection of floating marine waste at the port of Primorsko, training of personnel and maintenance; 4. Creating conditions and encouraging the collection of marine waste from vessels and ports - replacing the municipal waste collection bins at the port and fishing pier, and installing information boards; 5. Improvement of the conditions for waste collection from the beaches by upgrading of the dedicated points for waste collection from North Beach and South Beach of Primorsko; 6. Involvement of stakeholders in the prevention of marine pollution - training seminar for representatives of specific stakeholder groups; 7. Education campaign with schools from Primorsko and the other settlements in the municipality, and performing volunteer shore cleaning campaign; 8. Ensuring public information and publicity. Expected project results include: - Launching a pilot local initiative to reduce the pollution of marine environment from the shore; - Educational and information campaign conducted; - Experience of donor countries related to local policies and practical solutions for the prevention of marine liter is studied and analysis of good practices is performed.

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