In Cyprus. On average every citizen produce: 2 kilos of waste / day

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2 In Cyprus On average every citizen produce: 2 kilos of waste / day

3 Waste Composition 41% Organic Waste 15% Plastic 2% Glass 26% Paper 4% Other 3% Metal

4 Recycling is the process of making or manufacturing new products from a product that has originally served its purpose.

5 Benefits from Recycling Through recycling the disposable waste is much less

6 Benefits from Recycling We save raw materials and energy. The energy needed for the production of primary materials is much more than the energy required when the production is made from recyclable materials. ALUMINIUM = BAUXITE PAPER = WOOD GLASS = SAND + SODA + ASBESTOS

7 Benefits from Recycling We protect OURSELVES and OUR environment

8 Packaging Recycling

9 Who we are The first Packaging and Packaging Waste Management System in Cyprus since 2006 Initiative of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and 30 companies Non-Profit Organization Covers > 82% of the population and represents more than 900 companies in Cyprus

10 Achieved up to now

11 PARTICIPATION 0% 55% From no participation in sorting at source, to the participation of 55% of the population TONS RECYCLING ,000 From 8000 tons of packaging recycling in 2007, to 46,000 tons in 2016 (about 50% of what is put in the market) COMPANIES From representing 30 companies in 2006, to 925 companies in 2016

12 SYSTEMS 1 3 From managing one system in 2006, To managing three systems in 2009 EMPLOYEES From 4 people working in the network in 2006, to 200 employees in Running by far the largest network of social companies in Cyprus, defining how social companies can operate effectively and efficiently and bring about positive change while employing people in green jobs.

13 We have recycled 380,000 tons of packaging waste in 10 years This means saving 1087,000 m3 of landfill space, the equivalent of 435 Olympic size swimming pools! It also means savings of 327,000 tons of CO2, limiting the carbon footprint of our island! Every year now, with our operation, we save 250,000 m3 of landfill space more, and 145,000 tons of CO2 This is the equivalent of taking 380,000 cars off the roads every year! Calculations are made using EPA s WARM model

14 Household Packaging Categories collected by Green Dot Cyprus

15 PMD Category Plastic Bottles, Containers & Plastic Bags Shampoo Detergents Bottles

16 PMD Category Metal Containers Cans Canned Food Spray

17 PMD Category Tetra Pak Containers Juice boxes Tomato juices

18 NOT in PMD Category Plastic Toys Plastic Plates /Cups Snack Packaging Plastic Chairs Polystyrene

19 Recycling Symbols Recycling Symbol Green Dot Symbol Symbol for the type of plastic

20 Green Dot Cyprus Symbols for Sorting of Packaging

21 Paper Category Paper Boxes Cereal boxes Tea boxes Pharmaceutical boxes

22 Paper Category Newspapers- Magazines Newspapers Magazines

23 Paper Category Advertisements- Office Paper Advertisements Notepads Post it

24 NOT in Paper Category Kitchen Towel Napkins/Toilet Paper Tetra Pak Packaging Paper Cups/Plates

25 Glass Category Glass Bottles Olive Oil Perfumes Alcohol Bottles

26 Glass Category Glass Jars

27 NOT in Glass Category Glass Mugs Lamps Glassware

28 PMD & Paper Collection In Urban Areas PMD and Paper streams are collected door-to-door, from the pavement once a week. The packaging has to be placed in the special Paper and PMD bags, which are available in the supermarkets. This means that there is no need for a recycling bin to be placed outside of your house.

29 Glass Recycling in Urban Areas Glass is collected from the bell-shaped green bins located in central points.

30 Packaging Collection in Touristic and Rural Areas After sorting the packaging, citizens should transport it to the bring point and place it in the correct bin.

31 After the Collection

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35 Electrical & Electronic Recycling

36 Electrical & Electronic Recycling Electrocyclosis is the first Collective Compliance System for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Cyprus since 2009 Non-Profit Organization We recycle all electrical and electronic equipment as well as the lamps The bins are located in stores that sell electrical and electronic equipment For more information visit:

37 Electrical & Electronic Recycling

38 Electrical & Electronic Recycling

39 Electrical & Electronic Recycling

40 Battery Recycling

41 Battery Recycling AFIS is the first Collective Compliance System for dry cell Batteries and Accumulators in Cyprus since 2009 Non-Profit Organization Responsible for the collection and recycling of all types of household dry cell batteries weighing up to 2 kg Where our recycling bins are located? -Telecommunication and Electronic Stores-Shopping Malls Supermarkets -Stores -Companies -Schools Public Building Bank Branches For more information visit:

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