Project's ACR:

EASY WASTE

Project's full name :

Efficient Ports Waste Management Solutions for Blue Circular Economy

Duration:

 27/05/2025 to 27/05/2027

Lead Partner:

CTN ENERGIA – NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER 

Total Budget:

€1.566.281,28

Priority Axis and Specific Objectives:

PA Green and Low carbon / SO2.6 Circular Economy 

 

Project's Summary

The EASY WASTE project aggressively addresses the critical issue of marine litter in the marine region between Greece and Italy, with a targeted focus on waste dispersed both accidentally and intentionally. The mission is to provide complete and innovative solutions that revolutionize waste management, promoting efficient collaboration between fishermen and port authorities. Through the implementation of advanced communication tools, the project facilitates advance reporting by fishermen regarding the type and quantity of waste to be disposed of, thus improving the timeliness and responsibility in the management process by port authorities. The heart of the project lies in the enhanced identification and verification of waste, exploiting cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.   

The images provided by fishermen and captured by port authorities allow these tools to be trained, making waste recognition an efficient and accurate process. EASY WASTE actively promotes responsible waste management practices, implementing incentives to motivate fishermen to collect waste, thus actively contributing to the protection of the marine environment. Training and raising awareness of port staff and fishermen is an integral part of the project, aiming to increase awareness of the environmental impact of marine waste and enhance skills for more effective management and disposal.

Furthermore, EASY WASTE is committed to a pioneering approach in the treatment of waste, with a particular focus on plastic, allowing it to be transformed into reusable materials. This innovative component contributes significantly to the reduction of environmental impact, the advancement of sustainability in the maritime region and the education of recycling awareness. 

Finally, the project is committed to implementing a process of
continuous improvement, adapting and evolving in response to the dynamics of the Greece-Italy maritime context, with a long-lasting impact over time.

Partners

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WEBSITE

Lead partner: CTN ENERGIA – NATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER

www.ditne.it

 

Higher Technological Institute for Mobility Ge. In. Logistic

www.itsmobilita.it

Southern Adriatic Ports Authority

http://www.adspmam.it/

PATRAS SCIENCE PARK S.A.

https://psp.org.gr/

MUNICIPAL HARBOUR OF FUND OF PYRGOS

https://katakoloport.gr

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Evangelia Gralista

Web Design Internship

Evangelia Gralista from Trikala,Greece is in her senior year at University of Patras in the department of mathematics. She is currently working as a web design intern at Patras Science Park (PSP).

Vicky Tomara

Development Director

Vicky studied Business Administration at Athens University of Economics and Business and she got a M.B.A. from University of Patras. Her experience and background focus on supporting businesses-academia partnerships. Especially, she has been primarily activated in innovation supporting tools, while she worked in the past as an economist and research project manager in the industry. She has a good knowledge of the Greek innovation ecosystem actors, including academia, research institutes, regional and central governmental organizations, entrepreneurs and industry. She contributed to the launch and development of the Innovation and Technology Transfer Office of the University of Patras where she served as a Technology Transfer Consultant for 4 years. She acted as the principal organizational officer on behalf of the University of Patras for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Patras IQ Innovation Exhibition. Also, she contributed to the launch and development of the Technology Transfer Office of Patras Science Park and she involved in the building of the collaborative network between both CERN procurement and CERN Technology Transfer Group with the Greek start up community & enterprises. She is currently the Development Director in Patras Science Park, she is member of the Advisory Board of the Proof of Concept and she participates in the selection committee in various regional innovation competitions.