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Nicosia Plastic Prevention Plan: ERIC project on the island

Cyprus's capital building a plastic prevention strategy Friends of the Earth Cyprus works with the Municipality of Nicosia to develop a Plastic Prevention Plan through the EU ERIC (Elevating Reuse In Cities) project: covering waste management at public events and establishing a broader city-wide resource strategy. Nicosia's plan is part of the same network that connects Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, and Skiathos, giving Cyprus direct access to European best practices in plastic reduction. What the Nicosia plan covers - Plastic prevention targets for events and public spaces in Nicosia - Review of public procurement to reduce single-use plastics in municipal services - Communication campaigns to engage residents and event organisers - Knowledge exchange with other ERIC cities in France, Greece, and beyond How to engage - Nicosia residents: follow Friends of the Earth Cyprus for announcements on public consultation phases of the Plastic Prevention Plan - Event organisers in Nicosia: contact FoE Cyprus to learn how the ERIC project's event standards apply to your event - Cyprus-wide: the Nicosia plan sets a precedent: ask your own municipal council whether it will develop a similar plan Why it matters Cyprus has no Zero Waste certified or candidate cities, and PAYT has been delayed. The Nicosia Plastic Prevention Plan shows that progress is possible through voluntary commitment and EU project infrastructure even when national policy is slow.
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Cyprus: festival zero waste certification: leading with events

Festivals approaching Friends of the Earth Cyprus for zero waste guidance Several Cypriot festivals are proactively approaching Friends of the Earth Cyprus for waste reduction guidance: signalling that the events sector is moving ahead of regulation. FoE Cyprus has developed a festival zero waste certification pathway covering plastic reduction, waste stream analysis, reuse systems, and post-event reporting. What the certification pathway covers - Pre-event: waste audit, supplier requirements, reusable system design - During: waste station placement, sorting guidance for staff and volunteers, data collection - Post-event: waste audit review and public reporting - Certification awarded when the event meets minimum waste reduction benchmarks How to engage - Festival and event organisers in Cyprus: contact Friends of the Earth Cyprus to start the zero waste certification process for your event - Attendees: look for the FoE Cyprus zero waste certification mark at events: and provide feedback to organisers who don't yet have it - Municipalities: hosting certified zero waste events on public land sets a visible standard and builds community appetite for broader policy Why it matters Voluntary certification creates early movers ahead of PAYT regulation. When PAYT eventually arrives in Cyprus, municipalities and event organisers who have already built the habits will adapt faster: and lead the rest.
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