Site visit to Interzero and Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) facilities
A site visit to Ιnterzero and Berliner Stadtreinigung (BSR) facilities in Berlin was organised by the German RETech Partnership e.V. (RETech) on 22/11/2024. Representative of the Department of Environment and other international experts explored the two innovative waste treatment facilities: the lightweight packaging sorting facility by Interzero and the biogas plant operated by BSR (RETech […]
Transforming Islands’ Waste Management: Overcoming Challenges with Sustainable Solutions
German RETech Partnership e.V. (RETech) organised this year’s international conference titled “Transforming Islands’ Waste Management: Overcoming Challenges with Sustainable Solutions”, on 20th to 21st November 2024, in Berlin. It was organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection. Τhis event brought together stakeholders from around the […]
The Green Recycling Kiosks Are Here! Check out the new locations for recycling material collection across Nicosia.
Just before the end of the year, the installation of the first 10 Green Recycling Kiosks was completed, paving the way for a greener Cyprus! From Mammari to Kato Pyrgos, Nicosia now boasts ten new, modern kiosks accessible to residents of mountainous and remote areas for the collection and sorting of recyclable materials. The baton […]
Informative event on the installation of the 1st Green Kiosk in the community of Agrokipia
On October 4, 2024, the inauguration of the first Green Kiosk in Agrokipia took place successfully, led by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment, Dr. Maria Panayiotou. The Minister explained that this is a modern center aimed at the sorting at source and recycling of dry recyclable waste, such as paper, plastic, metal, […]
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, celebrated globally on September 29, highlights the urgent need for collective action and collaboration. This day serves as a reminder that food waste not only burdens the environment and accelerates climate change but also exacerbates hunger and inequality. Through awareness and information initiatives, the goal […]
11th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management
The Department of Environment, Coordinator of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project “Intelligent monitoring and efficient waste reduction in Cyprus”, participated in the International Conference “Sustainable Solid Waste Management”, held from June 19 to 22, 2024, in Rhodes. Professor Maria Loizidou, from the National Technical University of Athens, presented Waste Management in Cyprus through the Integrated […]
Information Day: Rational Management of Municipal Solid Waste in Army Camps
In the context of promoting policies for rational waste management in the Armed Forces, the Environment and Energy Sector of the Technical Services Directorate of the Ministry of Defense co-organized with the Department of Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment on May 15, 2024, an Information Day titled “Rational management of […]
1st Dialogue Forum “Building synergies within the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project, towards an integrated management of municipal solid waste in Cyprus”
1st Dialogue Forum “Building synergies within the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project, towards an integrated management of municipal solid waste in Cyprus” On May 13, 2024, the 1st Dialogue Forum of the Project took place, with the theme “Building synergies within the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project, towards an integrated management of municipal solid […]
Online Meeting with the creators of the Fooderloo app
On Friday, April 26, 2024, an online meeting between the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project and the creators of the Fooderloo app took place. Initially, the project’s actions were presented at the meeting, emphasizing the actions to prevent the creation of food waste and agricultural waste as well as education, information and awareness actions that […]
FINAL EVENT FOR THE PROJECT “SEPARATE COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE FROM HOUSEHOLDS”
On Friday, April 26, 2024, the final event presenting the results of the project “Separate Collection and Management of Hazardous Waste from Households,” implemented by the Department of Environment as the Contracting Authority, in collaboration with the Nicosia Development Company, took place at the Olympic Hall. The event was addressed by the Minister of Agriculture, […]
Starting a Partnership with Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus
The LIFE IP CYzero WASTE-LIFE20/IPE/CY/000011 Project “Intelligent Monitoring and Efficient Waste Reduction in Cyprus Island” welcomes with great pleasure the Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus consisted by the NGO Friends of the Earth, the Zero Food Waste Cyprus Initiative and NGOs, Let’s Make Cyprus Green and the Ecological Movement of Cyprus which will implement a series […]
Visit to the Precious Plastics plastic recycling workshop
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project visited the Precious Plastics plastic recycling workshop in Dali. It all started from the need to find a solution to one of the biggest challenges, plastic waste. The Precious Plastic Cyprus initiative works through experimentation, making and recreating objects using waste. Precious Plastic Cyprus […]
Meeting the FoodFlow tool
On Wednesday, 17 April 2024, an informative meeting was organized as part of Project LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE with the development team of tool FoodFlow. FoodFlow was developed as part of the Research and Innovation Foundation’s Pre-Seed Programme, in collaboration with Frederick University, Grant Expert Consulting, the Cyprus Chefs Association and the Atlantica Aqua Blue Hotel. […]
Participation of the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project team in the Information Day and the Three-Day Circular Economy Workshop within the LIFE-IP CEI-Greece Project
From March 26 to 29, 2024, the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project team attended the Circular Economy Information Day and Regional Workshop, in Rhodes, which were co-organized by the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Green Fund , the Region of the South Aegean, the Solid Waste Management Agency of the South Aegean, the […]
International Circular Economy Exhibition Forward Green from 7-9 March 2024 at the International Exhibition Center of Thessaloniki
The 2nd International Circular Economy Exhibition “Forward Green”, took place from 7 to 9 March 2024. This year, it was enriched with “RENEWABLEENERGYTECH”, a large-scale and international trade fair, exclusively for the market of “green” and “smart” energy. The international character of the two exhibitions is reflected in the participation of 210 exhibitors (direct and […]
World Zero Waste Day
On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution declaring March 30 as World Zero Waste Day. From 2023, this day is celebrated annually. The purpose of World Zero Waste Day is to enhance awareness and information about the importance of zero waste and responsible municipal waste consumption, production and management […]
Οnline Networking Event LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE With “Waste Wisely Cyprus” Project
On Tuesday, March 05, 2025, a networking meeting was held between the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project and the European Project “Waste Wisely Cyprus”, implemented by IMH. During the meeting, the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project was presented, its objectives and implementation actions, which are expected to be implemented in its eight (8) year duration. In addition, […]
Presentation of the Final Sustainability Study “Establishment of a System of Sorting at Source and Separate Collection of Recyclable and Organic Waste and Implementation of a Pay as You Throw (PAYT) System with a pre-paid bag, in the Municipality of Aradippou and the Communities of Troulli, Kellia and Koshi”
On Thursday February 15, 2024 at 09:30 a.m., the presentation of the Sustainability Study of the Pay as You Throw (PAYT) scheme, which is to be established in the new complex of the Municipality, was organized by the Municipality of Aradippou, at the House of Historical and Folklore Archives of the Municipality of Aradippou, and […]
3rd External Evaluation of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project
The 3rd external evaluation (monitoring visit) of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project “Intelligent Monitoring and Effective Waste Reduction in Cyprus” coordinated by the Department of Environment, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, has been completed with great success. The evaluation took place on February 16, 2024, in the presence of the members […]
Presentation of the Draft Sustainability Study for the Establishment of a Sorting System at the Source, separate collection of recyclables and bio-waste and the Implementation of a “Pay As You Throw” System
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, a presentation was made by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) of the Draft Sustainability Study for the Establishment of a Sorting System at the Source, Separate Collection of Recyclables and Bio-waste and Implementation of the “Pay As You Throw with Prepaid Bag” system in the newly established Municipality […]
Inaugural Meeting For the Tender TΠ 04/2023 On “Supply And Installation Of 50 Prefabricated Green Kiosks” On 16/1/2024
On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, a presentation was held by the Department of Environment (DoE) and the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) on the progress of the Project to install 50 prefabricated Green Kiosks in mountainous and remote areas of all the provinces of Cyprus. The aim of the Green Kiosks operation is the […]
Online meeting with responsible people of Farmers’ Markets
On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, an online meeting was held with competent persons who are responsible for the orderly operation of farmers markets that fall within the administrative boundaries of their Municipalities. Specifically, representatives from the municipalities of Strovolos, Nicosia, Deryneia, Paphos, Limassol and Larnaca participated. The purpose of this meeting was to jointly inform […]
Participation of the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project in the Action of the Zero Food Waste Cyprus Initiative
In the context of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project and specifically sub-action C4.3, which concerns actions to prevent the creation of food waste and agricultural waste, on Saturday, December 9th, 2023, a joint action took place between the LIFE IP WASTE Project and the Zero Food Waste Cyprus Initiative to prevent the production of food […]
Οnline networking event LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE with “KyklOIKOdromio” NGO
On Monday, December 04, 2023, an online networking event was held with the Non-Profit Organization ” KyklOIKOdromio”. During the event, the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project was presented, its objectives and implementation actions, which are expected to be implemented in its eight (8) year duration. Particular emphasis was given on the reuse/repair centers and the network […]
Site Visit of the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Sorting Center in the Municipality of Oreokastro, Thessaloniki
On Friday, November 17, 2023, the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project team visited the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Center in the Municipality of Oreokastro, Central Macedonia Region. The said WEEE Sorting Center was created in the framework of the “Life ReWeee” Project, with the cooperation of the company “Recycling Devices SA”, the Green […]
Participation of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project in the 2nd Conference of the European LIFE-IP CEI-Greece Project “Implementation of the Circular Economy in Greece”, in Thessaloniki
On November 16, 2023, the 2nd Conference of the LIFE-IP CEI-Greece European Project “Implementation of the Circular Economy in Greece” was held, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, in collaboration with the Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency and the Municipality of Thessaloniki, in Thessaloniki. The conference included over 20 extremely interesting presentations, […]
European Week for Waste Reduction 2023
On Thursday, November 23, 2023, the Department of Environment, of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment held an informative Day at the Melina Merkouri Cultural Center, entitled “Take it another way.., put the waste in the circle of life”. The conference was held within the framework of the European Week for Waste Reduction […]
Industry Week 2023
On Monday, November 20, 2023, an information day was held for Circular Economy, as part of the opening ceremony of Industry Week 2023, organized by the Service of Industry and Technology, of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry. This conference has become an institution and it is the 4th consecutive year it has been […]
Info-Day: Architectural Practices in the Circular Economy, Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience
On Friday, September 15, 2023, an info-day was held titled, Architectural Practices in the Circular Economy, Recovery, Open Strategic Autonomy and Resilience. The conference was held in collaboration with the Association of Architects of Cyprus and the Environment Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment. The info-day was welcomed by the President […]
Integrated municipal solid waste management – Pilot project implementation in the Municipality of Aradippou and the Communities of Kellia and Troulloi within the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project
On Wednesday 06 September 2023, a press conference was held in the House of the Historical and Folklore Building of the Municipality of Aradippou in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, to present the “Integrated management of municipal solid waste – Pilot project implementation in the Municipality of Aradippou and […]
2nd Consultation Workshop with involved bodies for the study for the establishment of a Coordination Body for Waste Management
On Tuesday, 05th of September 2023, the 2nd Consultation Workshop with involved bodies was held, as part of the preparation of a Study for the Establishment of a Waste Management Coordinating Body between Central Government and Local Authorities. During the consultation, representatives of the Department of Environment presented the vision for the Coordinating Body. Afterward, […]
Online Networking Event on success stories of Repair and Reuse Centers in Europe
A successful online networking event was held on May 26th, 2023, involving representatives from the National Technical University of Athens, District Development Agencies, Municipalities, Communities, and other organizations in Cyprus. The event was organized within the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project (LIFE20/IPE/CY/000011), and its related action on the establishment of Repair and Reuse Centers (RRC) and […]
Kick-off Meeting for the Study for the Establishment of a Coordinating Body for Waste Management between the Central Government and Local Authorities
On Friday, April 28th 2023, a successful kick-off meeting was held for the study of the establishment of the Coordinating Body for Waste Management between Central Government and Local Authorities, in the context of the preparatory Action A3 of the LIFE-IP CYzero Waste Project. During the event main stakeholders participated: the Commissioner for the Environment, […]
Online Info Event, “IMPLEMENTING PAY AS YOU THROW SYSTEM (PAYT): Successful Examples In Mediterranean Cities
An informative online event was successfully held on April 4th, 2023 as a part of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE project (LIFE20/IPE/CY/000011), focusing on the successful municipal waste management strategy implemented in Parma, a primarily tourist city in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy with almost 200,000 inhabitants and a high waste production rate. This strategy […]
On-site visit to the community composters of the Municipality of Germasogeia
On Tuesday, March 21 2023, the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE team along with complementary funds environment officers visited the autonomous mechanical composters that have been installed in the Municipality of Germasogeia, within the framework of the Interreg Balkan-Mediterranean BIOWASTE Project. In particular, the community composters were installed in two (2) pilot areas of the Municipality […]
Info Event – LIFE IP CYzero WASTE-LIFE20/IPE/CY/000011 Project for Pay As You Throw (PAYT) System Environmental Consultants
On Thursday, 09 of March 2023, an informative event was successfully held, in a hybrid format, organized within the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE Project (LIFE20/IPE/CY/000011), for Environmental Consultants of Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) System. The informative event included presentations of the application of the Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) system, as well as a brief description of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE […]
Οnline Info Event – Foodwaste Prevention Actions: Experiences and Survey
The LIFE IP CYzero WASTE project team organised the online info event “Foodwaste prevention actions: Experiences and Survey” on Monday, March 6th, 2023, at 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. The theme of the online event was “Food waste prevention actions, Experiences and Survey”. Speakers presented their ideas, experiences and survey, with the aim to motivate new collaborations […]
Meeting for the Pilot Implementation of Separate Sorting of Organic Waste in the Municipality of Aradippou
A meeting of the Partners of the LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE (LIFE20/IPE/CY/000011) Project regarding the implementation of the pilot application of the separate sorting of organic waste in the Municipality of Aradippou was held on Friday, February 24th 2023, at the Municipal Hall of Aradippou. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Department of Environment […]
2nd Monitoring Visit of the LIFE IP CYzero WASTE Project
The 2nd external monitoring visit of the project LIFE IP CYzero WASTE “Intelligent monitoring and efficient waste reduction in Cyprus Island” coordinated by the Department of Environment (DoE), Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has been completed with great success. The monitoring session took place on Thursday, January 19th 2022, in the presence of […]
Online Networking and Knowledge Transfer Event – LIFE FOODPRINT and LIFE IP CYzero WASTE
The FOODprint campaign met the project LIFE – IP CYzero WASTE in an online networking and knowledge transfer event on Friday, December 9th 2022, at 12:30 – 14:00. During this event, the goals and expected results of the LIFE-IP CYzero Waste project were presented and the LIFE FOODprint campaign shared its communication strategy, challenges faced, […]
Online Info Event – Green Kiosks as a means to reduce waste
The LIFE-IP CYzero WASTE project Team together with The Cypriot LIFE NCP, organized an Online LIFE Info Event on Monday, December 5th, 2022, at 10:00 – 11:15. The Info Event focused on the idea and implementation of Green Kiosks, as a means of reducing waste and related waste management costs. Please find below the presentations […]
Circular & Sustainable Textiles – Waste is out of fashion! European Week for Waste Reduction
On Monday, November 21st 2022, the Department of the Environment hold an information and awareness day for businesses and the public entitled “Roll with us in the circle…”, in the context of the circular economy and rational waste management. During this Info Day, actions related to the circular economy, the circularity of textile products, the […]
Seminar on the Circular Economy in Agriculture
The Integrated Project LIFE IP CYzero WASTE “Intelligent monitoring and efficient waste reduction in Cyprus Island”, was presented at the Seminar on the Circular Economy in Agriculture, organized by the Union of Cypriot Farmers in collaboration with the National Agricultural Network. The event took place at the Theater Hall Costaki Ioakeim in Palaichori, on Friday […]
