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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• Lead: Friends of the Earth Cyprus + Municipality of Nicosia
• ERIC project: Elevating Reuse In Cities
• Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition