The Ionian Islands Waste Management Authority has approved the selection of the temporary contractor for the construction of a waste processing plant in Corfu. A ten-day period for objections will follow before the final contractor is announced. Additionally, progress has…
Authorities in Thessaloniki have arrested a 50-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman for violating environmental protection laws. The arrests were made during inspections of waste management companies, revealing improper disposal of hazardous materials, dismantled vehicle parts, and other waste threatening…
Ireland is likely to miss the EU’s mandatory recycling targets set for 2025, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report indicates that the recycling rate for municipal waste has remained stagnant at 41% over the…
The Regional Development Fund of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is among 46 partners from 16 countries and a UN organization in the ambitious project United Circles, aimed at promoting the circular economy. Funded by the European Union under the Horizon…
The Greek central government will take over the collection and management of recyclable materials in ten municipalities of Epirus, each with a population under ten thousand, through a tender process. These municipalities will be exempt from management costs, which will…
Germany is experiencing a significant reduction in landfills for construction waste, with their numbers halved over the past 20 years, despite the volume of waste remaining constant. This situation raises concerns about waste management and disposal security, especially as the…
The Board of the Regional Union of Municipalities of Thessaly expressed significant concern over planned mergers of municipal water companies and the unification of waste management networks. During a meeting in Trikala, mayors voiced opposition and discussed the financial strain…
The Experimental High School of Larissa has introduced an orange waste bin as part of a campaign to promote the recycling of used cooking oils. This initiative, aligned with the European Week for Waste Reduction, aims to educate students and…
The Directorate of Secondary Education of Larissa will participate in the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2024, running from November 16 to 24, with the slogan ‘Don’t Feed Waste’. The initiative aims to educate the public on preventing waste…
The municipality of Thessaloniki is implementing a special operational plan to maintain cleanliness during the Christmas period, anticipating an increase in waste due to the surge in citizen and visitor activity. Garbage collection schedules will be enhanced with additional bins…
The municipality of Volos estimates the area of properties connected to electricity at approximately 8.6 million m², with a forecast of €17 million for waste and lighting fees in 2025. The deputy mayor of finance, Georgios Torris, highlights a €3…
The municipality of Tilos has received two prestigious European awards for its ‘Just Go Zero Tilos’ program at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards in Budapest. The program was recognized for its innovative waste management practices and commitment to sustainability, winning…
