Snowboarders carve through fresh powder. Figure skaters glide across flawless ice. Skiers race down mountains shaped by nature itself. But behind every Winter Olympic moment lies something many people don’t immediately think about: The ocean. It may seem far removed from snow-covered mountains, yet healthy oceans are essential to making winter possible. The Ocean: The Planet’s Climate Regulator The ocean absorbs over 90% of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gas emission

SURPASS Consoritum Meeting in Brussels, Belgium. After 42 months of research, collaboration and innovation, the Horizon Europe SURPASS Project , supported by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), has officially come to an end. SURPASS has played an important role in shaping the future of plastics in Europe by advancing Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD)  approaches alongside improved circularity for polymeric materials. Coordinated by CEA-Liten , the pr

As we step into a new year, Waste Free Oceans is proud to share our 2025 Annual Activities Report , a comprehensive overview of our work, impact, and strategic direction. The report highlights the key actions and projects carried out over the past year, showcasing how collaboration, innovation, and commitment continue to drive our mission forward. From waste collection and recycling initiatives to partnerships that strengthen circular economy solutions, 2024 was a year of tan