RECYCLE WHAT? WHERE?

We have been collecting information about what can recycled and where. Some numbered notes below the table [eg red bins ⁽⁷⁾ ] have more information and links. If you know of any other things that can be recycled and where, or have any updates on the information, please let us know on contact\parea-sti-mani

Dec 2016 - TO BE SURE PACKAGING IS RECYCLED, USE THE BLUE BINS IN KALAMATA, AS MANY LOCAL ONES GET CONTAMINATED WITH GENERAL WASTE.

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(1) NOT BIODEGADEABLE carrier bags : Most supermarkets, now provide free recyclable carrier bags, ie will decompose within 1-4 years, they are NOT suitable for putting in the blue bins, and some are NOT suitable for composting either. They can be reused as carrier bags for a limited time, but are NOT suitable for long term storage as they will disintegrate even in the dark!! The best advice is to only get as many free supermarket bags as you need for general waste disposal. These are BETTER than bags bought for waste disposal., and for most shopping use good quality heavy duty plastic or fabric reusable bags.

(2) AB integrated recycling centres - The system provides additional incentives such as discount "rewards" (through purchases at AB stores), as well as the option to make an automatic donation of the cash equivalent to the Greek charity organization for children "TO HAMOGELO TOU PAIDIOU" (member of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children).The above apply only after recycling of glass, aluminium or PET plastic): you earn 1 cent for every: 1 aluminium can, 3 tin cans, 3 glass bottles, or 3 plastic bottles.

(3) Mobile phones - fonebank has a base in Greece. They buy old mobiles. Working or repairable phones are sent to developing countries. The rest are recycled for spares and precious metals. http://www.fonebank.gr/recycle_mobile_phone.aspx . Fonebank's UK website explains more http://www.fonebank.com/how_it_works.aspx

(4) Since 1992, all parts of BRITA filter cartridges can be completely reprocessed and the materials can be recycled. BRITA has confirmed that here in Greece, they should be put in Blue Bins . BRITA household water filters can be returned in Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, France and Switzerland to the dealers or to the distributor who will then return them to BRITA for recycling (Nov 2015). BRITA RECYCLING

(5) In the Mani, Karamylii based Nick Papagiotapoulos(Bio3 Oil Company) will provide a barrel to anyone prepared to collect waste cooking oil , and he will collect the oil when the barrel is full. He will pay up to 20c/kilo for the oil which will go for biofuel. Tel 69444 56386 for details. For more on the benefits of recycling cooking oil see BIODIESEL

(6) Early in 2012, this initiative, which embraces all Greek households and uses the 12,000 pharmacies in the country, became active in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, EMA, and IFET the National Pharmaceutical Association and the Pharmaceutical Societies of individual countries and of OSFE. Please support this scheme. Do not throw medical products in the sink, basin or household waste - for the sake of individual and public health.

(7) The RED BIN scheme recycles all textiles - Clothes, bags, belts, paired shoes and household linens are all welcome and a RED BIN is conveniently located at the entrance to the main car park in Kalamata. For more information see RECYCOM.

(8) 'Irida' in Kardamyli makes beautiful objects out of recycled glass. They can accept broken pieces, or old Flat Glass and mirrors minimum size about 15x15 cm and bottles that you think have any interest either for colour or shape. They can't accept broken pieces of bottles, water glasses, very small pieces, or bottles from beer or wine . Call Giorgos on 27210 73759 or 6948 512368 for more information.

(9) For more info contact CARTRIDGE WORLD Email: kalamata\cartridgeworld  Tel: 27210 96172    Fax: 2721096193  Open every day except Sunday from 8:00am. For location of the other 42 branches in Greece, see  https://www.cartridgeworld.gr/stores/

(10) Until there is a regular time for collection, you can phone the Department of Environment and sanitation 27213 60907  to arrange a delivery time. The container is near Christina Constantios' house. There is a map in SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN W MANI (December 2016)

(11) To dispose of mixed contruction waste, contact licensed Alternative management in Stavropigio - Kostas Mannousos 2721 11 0466, 6944 838686 (December 2016)

(12)  In the UK, old spectacles are accepted by Vision Aid, to raise money for their work in the developing world "...   are hand sorted in our warehouse in Crawley. Some go off to be recycled for precious metals, others are cleaned and sold on our Ebay shop or to specialist dealers and the rest are recycled for plastic"

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