The Greek government is working on a solution to increase landfill fees without burdening municipalities. Deputy Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis stated that there will be a lower fee for municipalities and an optimized collection process. Meanwhile, Athens municipality leaders criticize the…
The Mayor of Zakynthos, George Stasinopoulos, announces plans to contract a private company for waste collection, citing insufficient responses to job postings for cleaning personnel. With only 14 out of 93 applications filled for waste collection, he reiterates the need…
The president of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, Socrates Famellos, met with Athens Mayor Charis Doukas to discuss waste management in Attica and the burial tax established in 2021. Famellos criticized the government’s approach to local governance and waste management, arguing that the…
In a recent interview, Greece’s Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister, Thanasis Kontoyiorgis, addressed the concerns of municipalities regarding waste disposal fees. He emphasized the government’s commitment to a comprehensive national plan for waste management and recycling. Kontoyiorgis also highlighted…
Athens Mayor Chári Dούkας criticized Attica Regional Governor Níkos Chardaliás over the region’s significant increase in waste disposal fees, emphasizing the need to revoke the decision. He raised concerns about the timing of the fee announcement just prior to budget…
A meeting at the Greek Ministry of Interior focused on the operation of the ESDNA, responsible for waste management, and the controversial landfill tax that municipalities are compelled to pay. Participants included the regional governor of Attica, the president of…
The city of Winterthur faces ongoing challenges with illegal waste disposal at its bus stops, where household waste often overflows garbage bins. A recent campaign titled ‘Hauskehricht ist Privatsache’ aimed to combat this issue, but officials acknowledge that results have…
Mayors elected from the ‘Laiki Systasi’ in Attica have expressed strong opposition to a recent decision by the Special Inter-Municipal Union of Attica (EDSNA) to raise the waste burial fee for 2025. They argue that this move economically burdens municipalities…
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has criticized the projected increases in fees for waste management from the EDSNA, revealing a demand for €23.9 million in 2024 and €35.3 million in 2025. Doukas denounces the fiscal burden as excessive and unacceptable, questioning…
This article explores the recycling process in Paris, focusing on a sorting center that handles materials collected from yellow bins. It reveals the challenges and methods of sorting recyclable waste, emphasizing the need for proper waste separation. Despite public skepticism…
Cyclone Chido has devastated Mayotte, leaving behind vast amounts of waste and increasing health risks from illnesses like cholera. As cleanup efforts begin, officials struggle with inadequate resources and facilities. Local authorities report that the waste management system was halted…
As Christmas approaches, concerns about its environmental impact are rising. From the CO2 emissions generated by natural and artificial Christmas trees to the significant waste produced during the holiday season, the festivities contribute to environmental degradation. The article highlights issues…
