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1. Cyprus beach cleanups remove 110 kg of waste

In a series of recent beach cleanup events held across Cyprus, beachgoers and volunteers came together to collect more than 110 kilograms of waste as part of the "Keep our Sand and Sea Plastic Free" project....

2. Ministry unveils bold plan to combat illegal waste dumping

Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, has announced a multifaceted strategy to combat the island's persistent issue of illegal waste dumping, unveiling the initiative under the banner #wastefreecyprus....

3. Over 1,000 tons of discarded tires pile up across Cyprus

Today, more than 1,000 tons of tires lie scattered in open spaces throughout Cyprus, posing a significant problem for the environment and public health....

4. Atterbury Europe unveils green vision for Limassol Mall

In a groundbreaking move towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly future, Atterbury Europe is set to revolutionize the construction and operation of the proposed Mall of Limassol. ...

5. University of Cyprus professor recognized among influential scientists worldwide

In a significant achievement for academic excellence, Professor Despo Fatta-Kassinou from the University of Cyprus has secured a spot on the list of the most influential scientists globally for 2022....

6. Water stress looms over Cyprus as part of global crisis

Cyprus is among the 25 countries facing extremely high water stress each year, the World Resources Institute (WRI) said in a recent study. In total, these countries are home to a quarter of the Earth's population, while at least 50% of the world's population - some 4 billion people - is under highly water-stressed conditions for at least one month of the year....

7. Ηead & Hand: Akamantis by artist Kyriaki Costa

8. The 24-hour solution to plastic waste

Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin discovered an enzyme that eats plastic fast, and scientists think it could revolutionize how we deal with waste....

9. Cyprus struggles to reduce landfill waste, falling behind targets

Cyprus is facing significant challenges in meeting its municipal waste management and recycling targets, prompting concerns from the European Commission, according to a report on Philenews....

10. Coffee Island and Coffe-Eco turn coffee waste into gold

Coffee Island and Coffe-Eco are creating the first industrial unit in Southern Europe to process and reuse espresso coffee residue for creating new products in Patra....

11. Gigantic heap of unused clothing seen from space

A giant dump of unused fast fashion clothing in Chile's Atacama Desert is now clearly visible to satellites....

12. Limassol hosts desalination conference

'Desalination for the Environment, Clean Water and Energy conference and exhibition' begins Tuesday in Limassol with the participation of more than 300 delegates from around the world and 30 exhibitors...

13. First Lady launches initiative to convert Presidential Palace into 'Zero Waste to Landfill' building

First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides and Environment Commissioner Maria Panayiotou presented their joint initiative on Monday to transform the Presidential Palace into a Zero Waste to Landfill building. The initiative aligns with World Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd....

14. Mr. Kadis: 'The goal is to recycle 70% of construction and demolition waste'

Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis stated in his address at the "Workshop for the presentation of an innovative robotic method of separating waste from construction and demolition" that the goal is for at least 70% of the waste generated from construction and demolition to be recycled....

15. Cyprus aims for higher targets in green energy

In 2022, renewable energy sources now make up a larger percentage of total energy consumption. ...

16. EU: Increase of hazardous waste disposal since 2004

Despite EU action to reduce its waste output, the amount of hazardous waste generated in the European Union has continued to increase since 2004 according to the findings of a review published by the European Court of Auditors....

17. Grant Johnson: City of Dreams Mediterranean will be the game changer for Cyprus’ hospitality industry

The multi-themed City of Dreams Mediterranean resort in Limassol, which will include a luxury hotel, casino, entertainment and sports facilities, adventure park, shops and restaurants, among others, will begin operations in the second quarter of 2023. Grant Johnson, the General Manager of COD analyzes what exactly the City of Dreams Mediterranean will be, what it will offer to the tourism product of Cyprus, how it will strengthen the country's economy and its position as a popular tourist destination and at the same time he analyzes how this project will have significant benefits for the local community and its people. ...

18. The Commission is pushing for regulation of Airbnb-style lodgings

As part of its efforts to promote transparency in the short-term rental sector, the Commission adopted on Monday a proposal for the regulation to improve transparency and assist public authorities in ensuring the sector's balanced development in the context of sustainable tourism....

19. Dutch are reducing waste by fixing broken objects with online local barter network

Finding someone who can fix a broken piece of furniture, mend clothing, or repair a family treasure has become easier thanks to a new online platform....

20. Greek island reaches record recycling rate

The Dodecanese island of Tilos has the highest recycling rate of any island in the world, officials said Tuesday....

21. #LidlEcoHacks: Lidl Cyprus’ new ecological digital initiative

At Lidl Cyprus we take our interaction with people and the environment seriously; This is why the new digital initiative #LidlEcoHacks was created and is being added within the framework of the #ProjectZero actions....

22. Cyprus produced 543,000 tons of solid waste in 2020

Today, March 18, marks World Recycling Day. It is the day when people around the world raise awareness on the importance of recycling and reuse, which are key to converting waste into resources for a circular economy....

23. 8.9 million to help Cyprus improve waste management

The EC is contributing 8.9 million euros to support a clean energy transition in Cyprus. ...

24. Plastics clampdown is key to climate change fight, EU environment chief says

Progressive reduction of fossil fuel-based plastics is crucial to tackling climate change, the EU’s top environmental official said, ahead of a United Nations meeting to launch talks on a world-first treaty to combat plastic pollution....

25. Islandwide rollout of 'pay as you throw' programme in 2022

The ‘pay as you throw’ programme is expected to be rolled out across Cyprus next year, President Nicos Anastasiades said Wednesday....

26.  EY announces the win of three 2020 Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Awards

27. Two new recycling and composting programmes in Limassol

Limassol Municipality is going ahead with the implementation of two new recycling and composting programmes aiming to properly manage waste by reducing, reusing and recycling it. ...

28. Cyprus on track to miss EU recycling targets

29. Steady reduction of waste and recycling a priority, Environment Minister says

30. Deloitte: 2nd Cyprus Open Data Hackathon