Teenagers collecting plastic waste on riverbank
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Find Your Role

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Teacher

Register your Class →

Register your class and lead a scientific river expedition. Receive free educational materials and contribute to real climate research.

Register Your Class
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Volunteer

Organise a collection →

Organise a collection (ages 18–30) and apply for European Solidarity Corps funding.

Register as Volunteer
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Student

Join the fleet →

Download materials and convince your teacher to join the fleet!

Get Involved
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Researcher

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Access open datasets and publications from across Europe.

Access Data

The Expedition Path

1

REGISTER YOUR GROUP

Choose your country and get connected to your local research partner.

2

GO TO THE WATERWAY

Follow the scientific protocol and collect samples with your class.

3

UPLOAD YOUR DATA

Enter findings online to contribute to the European plastic database.

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REAL STUDENTS.
REAL SCIENCE.
REAL IMPACT.

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Next Campaign

AUTUMN 2026

September 15 – November 15

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