Prior to the launch of Green Dot in 2007, all waste was treated as rubbish and dumped in landfills. Cyprus was at the bottom of the European Union’s recycling table. Today the situation is much better. With overall effort, Cyprus can and should become a model country in the management of Municipal Waste, even with the difficulties it faces as an island.
Better waste management requires
Prevention
Do not create waste.
Reduction
We reduce waste and overconsumption.
Reuse
We find creative ways to reuse products.
Recycling
We recycle all packaging from plastic, metal, paper, glass and wood.
Energy Recovery
The waste is sent for energy recovery.
Final Disposal
Only 10% of the waste remains for final burial.
Municipal waste production in Cyprus is high
Quantities of waste in Cyprus
| WASTE | QUANTITIES (tones) |
|---|---|
| Organic | 250.000 |
| Recyclable packaging | 120.000 |
| Green (pruning etc.) | 50.000 |
| Rubbish | 130.000 |
| TOTAL | 550.000 |
Green Dot ‘s primary responsibility lies with the management of recyclable packaging.