About this Platform
Creating a hub, starting in Iceland, that combines national and international beach cleanup and marine litter reduction efforts.

From Iceland to the Ocean: A Collaborative Hub to Tackle Marine Litter
This platform connects researchers, NGOs, educators, and community members working on marine litter in Iceland — and beyond. We believe in the power of shared knowledge and open access to drive real change.
Open Knowledge
Free access to research, tools, and insights.
Tools & Templates
Browse, download, and share materials.
Science & Stories
Read about projects and progress.
Connect & Collaborate
Find others working on similar goals.
Our Story
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June 2025: Network idea was born
- 2
July 2025: Website was created
- 3September 2025: „Nodens“ name was found
- 4Last quarter of 2025: Programming of database
Mission Statement

We are building a open, collaborative network to connect everyone working on marine litter, from beach cleanups to scientific research. From private citizen to municipality or community.
Starting in Iceland, our mission is to bridge the gap between grassroots action, academic insight, and practical tools by making knowledge accessible, visible, and shareable.
There are many different organisations and individuals in Iceland that work on making our shores cleaner and bring the issues of pollution to the attention of the public. What has been missing so far however is a common connector between all these different efforts. A hub for exchange and knowledge sharing. And a platform where all of the different efforts, events, and achievements are collected.
We believe that real change happens when we stop working in our own little bubbles and start learning from each other across coastlines, sectors, and disciplines.
