Tilos has secured the top position in a European sustainable entrepreneurship competition with its ‘Just Go Zero’ program. The ceremony took place in Budapest on November 19, where Tilos stood out among 442 candidates from 29 countries. The program was…
Switzerland has launched a new recycling program for e-cigarettes, allowing users to collect used vapes in special recycling bags. The aim is to significantly increase the current 20% disposal rate of the 10 million vapes imported annually. These bags can…
The Larissa Municipality’s Cleaning and Recycling Directorate is participating in the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) 2024, launching the initiative ‘Orange Bin? Let’s Recycle Oil!’ from November 16 to April 2025. Students and teachers will collect used cooking oil…
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting innovative waste management strategies to tackle the growing problem of urban waste. New technologies and practices, such as smart recycling bins and waste-to-energy plants, are at the forefront of these efforts. By utilizing data analytics…
The Municipal Committee of Ioannina has approved the initiation of three projects focused on studies for relocating the city’s waste management services. Deputy Mayor Thoma Giotitsa announced that a technical consultant will facilitate the prompt completion of these studies, allowing…
From November 18 to 24, Greece will host the fourth edition of ‘Clean Week,’ an awareness campaign backed by the Central Union of Municipalities and Kärcher Greece. Aimed at engaging citizens in environmental initiatives, the event will spotlight the unsung…
Residents of Vergia, Halkidiki, are voicing their frustrations over illegal dumping and overflowing garbage, despite nearly empty waste bins on Agion Anargyron Street. Protests have erupted outside the municipality in New Moudania, where officials have pledged to clear bulky waste…
Greece is addressing environmental issues caused by kitchen oils in restaurants through a new initiative by EYATh, which has installed grease traps in over 300 establishments. In just one year, 1,158 inspections were conducted and 12 tons of oils have…
Mumbai aims to become Southeast Asia’s first carbon-neutral city by 2050, but significant obstacles remain. Key issues include poor waste management and rising temperatures, exacerbated by climate change. Local environmentalists highlight inadequate efforts and the mishandling of crucial green spaces….
In Olynthos, Halkidiki, uncontrolled dumping sites are creating hazardous conditions near homes and the Olynthios River. ERT’s footage reveals towering mounds of debris, including furniture and construction materials, just months after the area was reportedly cleaned. The mayor of Polygyros…
The Peloponnese Solid Waste Management Organization has proposed a holistic recycling program aiming to collect around 90,000 tons of urban waste annually. This initiative, involving a total investment of €15 million, focuses on the separate collection and transfer of distinct…
The Municipality of Meteora is launching a major initiative to install 200 new trash bins across Kalambaka’s city center and neighborhoods, following approval from the Environmental Development Authority of Western Thessaly. Mayor K. L. Avramopoulos highlighted the importance of modernizing…
