Podcast on Endocrine Disruptive Chemicals: A modern “epidemic”
In our first podcast, we discuss the Endocrine disruptors in Cyprus, their environmental impact on the natural environment and how endocrine disruptors affect public health. With the scientific expertise of our guests Dr. Nikos Skordis MD, PhD Pediatrician-Endocrinologist Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Environmental Health (Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, CIPAC) Dr. Konstantinos Makris, we are informed about endocrine disruptors, their function, where they are located, but also about what is happening at the national level and whether the State is taking sufficient measures to address this issue.
ZWA in nationalTV show: ” Spiti stin Fisi”
Almost 70% of global textile production is synthetic/plastic-based. Synthetic textile fibres are produced from fossil fuels, such as oil and natural gas. Like fossil fuels, synthetic textiles have severe environmental impacts across their lifecycle from production to disposal. Over the past two decades, the most viable disposal mechanism has been via global trade in used…
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A more mindful Easter: Simple ideas for lower-waste celebrations
Easter celebrations can be joyful, creative, and welcoming without requiring many new things. At Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus, we wanted to share a few simple ideas that can help make this time of year a little lighter on the environment, while keeping the warmth, beauty, and meaning of the celebration. A lower-waste Easter does not…
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Zero Trace Festival: from event to case study
The Zero Trace Festival was not only a public event built on zero-waste principles in practice, it was also part of a longer effort to show that more sustainable events are possible in Cyprus and to document what it takes to make them happen. As Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus, we always knew that the value…
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From Surplus to Solidarity: Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus x GREASE Project
In November 2025, the Zero Waste Alliance together with its members Friends of the Earth and Zero Food Waste Cyprus, in collaboration with MMC Learning Solutions, contributed to the GREASE Project (Green and Sustainable Food Educators) by creating educational videos highlighting practical solutions to food waste in Cyprus. Through these videos, we shared the collective…
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Creativity in the Kitchen: Zero Waste Dinner Recipes
At this year’s Zero Waste Dinner (December 2025), we celebrated creativity in the kitchen by cooking with what Cyprus already has in abundance. The vibe of the evening was deeply local, inspired by Cypriot farmers, seasonal products, and ingredients that are often overlooked or wasted. A special focus was placed on bananas grown in Pafos, a local product…
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Our Story as Part of the Blueprint for Movement Building
As part of its Blueprint for Movement Building, Zero Waste Europe shines a light on zero waste alliances across Europe, sharing their stories, journeys, and lived experiences. This initiative captures how local movements grow, collaborate, and create impact, and this is where our story at Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus comes in. Sara Mariza Vryonidi from the Zero Waste Alliance Cyprus shares the story…
Read articleWhy waste is an issue we cannot skip – A conversation with Esra Tat of Zero Waste Europe
Together with Sara Mariza from Friends of the Earth Cyprus core member of ZWA Cyprus, we explore the real impact of waste on our planet, and why the waste issue is not only an environmental issue but also a social justice issue, looking at the cost of it in Europe as well as in the Global South. Tackling waste is about more than recycling, it all starts with prevention and redesigning of materials considering their end-of-life of products. In this podcast, Esra shares insights on how waste is a symptom of a broken system and discusses ways to bring back reuse practices that were once common in our societies. There is a need for urgent systemic changes to tackle waste, capacity building between grassroots movements, as well as community-driven solutions.
You can find the audio format of the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
