Recycling today is an important priority for the environment and our future. It is not an ephemeral trend of the time, but, on the contrary, an obligation of every civilized society, which practically contributes to the improvement of living conditions. At the same time, there is a need to cultivate a culture that promotes recycling among citizens and all agencies and businesses. The Municipality of Glyfada, in its effort to protect the environment, upgrade the quality of life of its citizens, save raw materials and energy and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, developed a series of actions and programs for recycling, separate collection of packaging materials, composting, sorting at source (green), and waste and litter management. It is a comprehensive strategy, within which 10 new recycling streams have been established:
a) Recycling of horticultural residues (branches) with separation at the source of collection.
b) Recycling of building debris and excavation waste.
c) Separation of metals at the source.
d) Recycling of organic waste (composting).
e) Recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment and lighting items.
f) Clothing and footwear recycling, with 52 storage bins in various parts of the city.
g) Recycling of batteries (vehicles and portable).
h) Paper recycling in schools, public services and businesses with 100 new yellow collection bins.
i) Recycling of vehicle tires.
j) Recycling of vehicle oils.
The Municipality of Glyfada proceeded to raise awareness among citizens about recycling in practice. It offered households free of charge 2,500 household packaging recycling bins, undertaking yet another initiative to strengthen and expand recycling in the city.
Extremely important and pioneering is the process of collecting branches and green waste in special bins provided by the Municipality of Glyfada, as well as old mattresses, which are promoted for recycling.
