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”
International Zero Waste Day 2025: Rethinking Fashion & Consumption
For the first time, the International Day of Zero Waste will spotlight a specific sector: textile and fashion waste. The fashion industry’s current linear model of overproduction and overconsumption has significant environmental and social impacts: The fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors to waste, pollution, and resource depletion, with fast fashion driving excessive production,…
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Supporting businesses with food donation
On February 3rd, 2025, we hosted an online webinar with businesses, organizations, and municipalities interested in joining our food donation platform. The event provided an opportunity to introduce the platform, share insights, and answer key questions from stakeholders. What We Covered During the webinar, we:• Presented the food donation platform and how it facilitates connections…
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Zero Waste Alliances meeting in Cyprus!
Last week, we hosted representatives from the Zero Waste Alliances from Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Ukraine, and Cyprus, as well as experts from Zero Waste Europe for three days in Limassol as part of the “Blueprint for Movement Building” project. Day 1 & 2: Strengthening Internal Processes and Campaign Planning The first two days were dedicated…
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ZWA Cyprus participated at Love the Earth Festival!
Mother Earth at the Love the Earth Festival! On the heart warming occasion of Mother’s Day, ZWA Cyprus joined Let’s Make Cyprus Green to celebrate the beloved Mother Earth at the Love the Earth Festival that took place on the 12th of May 2024! Honouring the incredible planet we call home with a day filled…
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ZWA Meeting in Sofia
Zero Waste Alliances from Ukraine, Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, and Cyprus came together to connect, learn, and strengthen our bonds under the coordination of Zero Waste Europe! Two members of the ZWA Cyprus joined and shared their experiences, exchanged ideas and got support from other members' experiences that potentially will support our future work and growth as an alliance.
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Internal Operation Strategy Meetings
Internal operation strategy meetings occurred with existing members of the alliance in Cyprus to discuss how to strengthen the alliance, find new possible members to join the alliance and ways to expand the alliance and strengthen the bond and values of the alliance.
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.
