In the framework of the event “Plastics and microplastics everywhere!”, organized by the Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO) and the Laboratory of Atmospheric Physics of the University of Patras, on Wednesday 12/12 in Patras, LIFE DEBAG was presented by Professor Karapanayiotis Chr., as an example of best practice.
“MELTEMI” – National Stakeholder Workshop
LIFE DEBAD was presented as an example of best practice at the National Stakeholder Workshop of “MELTEMI” project, held on 30/11, in Chios island.
Plastics: Revolution or Threat? Consultation on the future of production and management of plastics
In the framework of the Workshop:”Plastics: Revolution or Threat? Consultation on the future of production and management of plastics” organized by Hellenic Recycling Agency (HRA) during the International Exhibition of Thessaloniki on Saturday, 15/9/2018, the Project Coordinator Prof. George Papatheodorou presented a speech entitled “Disposable Plastics in Greek Marine Space: Current situation, implications and solutions”, which was devoted at a great extent to the presentation of the results of LIFE DEBAG. The workshop was attended by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. S. Famellos, the Deputy Minister of the Environment Mr. G. Dimaras, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the HRA Mr. D. Politopoulos, representatives of the Municipal Authority of Thessaloniki, researchers of Research Institutes and International Organizations, etc. At the last stage of the workshop, a fruitful discussion with the representatives of the business world took place.
Cleaning of the Schinias – Marathon National Park
LIFE DEBAG participated in the joint beach cleaning action at Schinias – Marathon National Park, which took place on June 8, 2018, in the context of the “World Ocean Day”. The cleaning was carried out with the participation of many environmental organizations, under the umbrella of the AS Laskaridis Foundation.
12th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography & Fisheries
LIFE DEBAG was presented at the 12th Panhellenic Symposium of Oceanography & Fisheries. The Symposium, entitled “Blue Growth for the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion and Eastern Mediterranean” took place in Corfu (30 May – 3 June 2018) and was co-organized by the Hellenic Workers’ Association and the Hellenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR), in collaboration with the Department of Informatics of the Ionian University, under the auspices of the Hellenic Center for Marine Research and the Region of the Ionian Islands.
Conference “Life as art or the art of life”
LIFE DEBAG’s campaign in Syros was presented by the University of Patras, at the 2 day conference: “Life as art or the art of life”, organised in Athens by the “Hellenic Society of Counseling and Guidance” (ΕΛ.Ε.ΣΥ.Π), on 27 and 28 January 2018.
Environmental Convention on the Abolition of Plastic Bags in Paros Island
LIFE DEBAG’s educational program was presented at the “Environmental Convention on the Abolition of Plastic Bags”, organised on 3 December 2017 by the “Paros & Antiparos Solid Waste Management Association” in Parikia, Paros Island.
Workshop “MPAs facing pollution in the Mediterranean – thinking beyond boundaries”
LIFE DEBAG participated in the four-day workshop (from 28/11 to 1/12 2017) of the Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas Network (Medpan), entitled as: “MPAs facing pollution in the Mediterranean – thinking beyond boundaries”, which took place in Izola, Slovenia.
“Mer en Plastique”
LIFE DEBAG participated in the event, entitled as: “Mer en Plastique” (Plastic sea), organized by the postgraduate students of the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography of Patras University, on Sunday 26 November 2017, at the French Institute of Patras. The event was attended by postgraduate students of the Analytical and Environment Chemistry Laboratory of the Department of Chemistry of the same University.
Municipality of North Kynouria Event
LIFE DEBAG and its actions were presented in a special event organized by the Municipality of North Kynouria on 24 November 2017, on the occasion of the European Week for Waste Reduction.
Workshop “After the Beach cleanings – Planning the next steps”
LIFE DEBAG participated in a workshop organized by the A.K. Laskaridis Foundation, entitled as: “After the Beach cleanings – Planning the next steps”, held on 20 November 2017 in Athens. Among the many valuable presentations, the LIFE DEBAG information and educational campaign were presented.
Harokopio University Events
In the framework of its participation in the European Week for Waste Reduction, Harokopio University implemented a series of educational and informative actions (material reuse workshops, lectures, presentations, open discussions, games, etc.) from 20 to 24 November 2017. LIFE DEBAG participated in the implementation of the following:
- in the workshop, entitled as: “Make your own bag – Meet LIFE DEBAG (22/11)”
- in interactive action, entitled as: “Plastic bag and us” (22/11),
- in the event, entitled as: “Training students and citizens through LIFE DEBAG” (24/11).
Festival for Recycling and Waste Reduction in Kifissia
LIFE DEBAG participated in the 2 day Festival for Recycling and Waste Reduction (19 and 20 November), organised by H.R.A. (Hellenic Recycling Agency) and Green Fund at Villa Kazouli, Kifissia, in the framework of the European Week for Waste Reduction.
Seminar “Environmental Education and performing arts: STOP microplastics”
LIFE DEBAG participated in the seminar for teachers, entitled as: “Environmental Education and performing arts: STOP microplastics”, organized by the Management Body of Messolonghi Lagoon, in collaboration with the Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Aitoloakarnania and the University of Patras (10/11/2017).
Meeting with representatives of Mykonos Public Benefit Enterprise for Environment, Education and Development
On 17 October 2017, a meeting between representatives of LIFE DEBAG Project and Mykonos Public Benefit Enterprise for Environment, Education and Development was held, during which ideas and views on reducing single-use plastic bags were discussed.
“Civil society and local authorities delivering for the transition towards a circular economy”
LIFE DEBAG participated in “Civil society and local authorities delivering for the transition towards a circular economy” event, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on 11 October 2017, in the framework of European Week of Regions and Cities.
Meeting for the reduction of the consumption of single-use plastic bags
On 6 October 2017, the Project was presented by all LIFE DEBAG partners in Athens at the offices of the European Parliament, at a meeting hosted by MEP M. Kyrkos, with the participation of MEP G. Grammatikakis. The meeting’s topic was on the reduction of the use of single-use plastic bags in Greece.
LIFE Platform Meeting – Plastics in a Circular Economy
LIFE DEBAG participated in the LIFE Platform Meeting, titled “Plastics in a Circular Economy”. The meeting was held on 21 and 22 September 2017, under the auspices of the National Technical University of Athens.
LIFE DEBAG participated in the Summer School on “Environmental Education and Performing Arts: Stop Microplastics”, organized by the Department of Chemistry of the University of Patras, in collaboration with the Department of Primary Education and the Department of Geology of the same University. The summer school lasted from 20 to 22 September 2017.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Workshop in Agrinio: “Recycling at the source – abolition of the single-use plastic bag”
LIFE DEBAG Coordinator, Professor George Papatheodorou, and Andreas Sotiropoulos, Environmental Scientist, MSc of Oceanography from TERRA NOVA Ltd., presented the Project and its actions during the workshop “Recycling at the Source – abolition of the single-use plastic bag” held on September 16, at the premises of Agrinio’s Chamber of Commerce.
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LIFE DEBAG participated in the festive event of Event of the LIFE Capacity Building Program for the “Establishment and Operation of the Greek LIFE Task Force”, held at the Green Fund’s office in Kifissia, on Thursday, May 18, 2017. [/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1547889869188-1cdead15-f997-9″ include=”1150,1149,1148,1147″][vc_column_text]Patras Science Festival 2017
LIFE DEBAG participated in “Patras Science Festival”, where, from 10 to 13 May, the Project’s representatives informed the visitors on the Project and its activities, as well as on the impact of marine litter and particularly of plastic bags in the marine environment. [/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1547889869188-a5717b8a-ae98-5″ include=”1158,1159,1160″][vc_column_text]4th Patras Innovation Quest – Patras IQ
LIFE DEBAG participated in the exhibition “4th Patras Innovation Quest – Patras IQ 2017”, which was held in Pampeloponnisiako Stadium, from 7 to 9 April 2017. [/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1547889869189-f49fe785-a243-8″ include=”1155,1156,1157″][vc_column_text]Municipality of Vari – Voula – Vouliagmeni – Event aiming at the abolition of plastic bag
In the context of its cooperation with the Municipality of Vari – Voula – Vouliagmeni, LIFE DEBAG participated in an event, held by the mentioned Municipality, titled “The environmental problem caused by plastic bags: existing situation and solutions”. The event took place on March 22, 2017, in Voula.
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The LIFE DEBAG Project and its actions have been presented at the Institute of Global Innovation Research of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, by the Professor of the Department of Chemistry of University of Patras, Chr. Karapanayiotis. [/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1547889869191-d533f6dd-df2a-6″ include=”1161,1162,1163,1164″][vc_column_text]MEDITERRANEAN SOS Network- Workshop “The problem of plastic bags in Greece”
LIFE DEBAG participated in the workshop on “The problem of plastic bag in Greece – Current situation, challenges and good examples” organized by the MEDITERRANEAN SOS Network, on September 30, 2016, in Piraeus.
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October 19th, 2016
During the 6th Award Ceremony of the “European Business Awards for the Environment” and of the “Greek Awards for the Environment”, which were held under the auspices of the Panhellenic Association of Environmental Protection Companies (PASEPPE) and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment, the Municipality of Syros – Hermoupolis clinched the first prize in the “Local Government Award for A’ and B’ Grade” for its proposal titled “Syros Municipality Actions and Initiatives Towards a Sustainable Future”, which included a set of actions, measures and projects for the management of solid waste and the protection of the environment.
One of the most important actions taken by the Municipality of Syros – Hermoupolis, in the context of the above proposal, is its engagement in the ongoing LIFE DEBAG Project.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Two-day tribute to children and the Environment
October 8th and 9th, 2016
In the context of the two-day tribute to children and the Environment, co-organized by the Public Legal Entity “Environment – Sports – Culture” of the Municipality of Lykovrisis – Pefki and the Folklore & Historical Association “The Roots of Pefki”, the LIFE DEBAG Project was presented by the Project coordinator Professor George Papatheodorou.[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1547889869193-58e634f6-5b2a-6″ include=”659,658,657,656″][vc_column_text]Underwater and coastal cleaning of Psathopyrgos port
October 2nd, 2016
LIFE DEBAG participated in the action of underwater and coastal cleaning of Psathopyrgos port. The collected waste was recorded in order to monitor the pollution in the area and to identify its sources, in order to implement the appropriate protection measures.[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1547889869194-fe6875ee-3935-9″ include=”665,664,663,662,661,660″][/vc_column][/vc_row]