The project, the actions and the contributors

The methodology of the "Mind the Waste" actions is a global approach for the issues of waste management by the Municipalities, through which training, awareness and activation of all interested parties, citizens, professionals and authorities is ensured. According to this approach we develop:

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BEST PRACTICES RESEARCH 

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The research of best practices aims to review practices, examples and methods regarding citizen participation and education for waste management, the formation of local regulations of cleanliness and Centers for Creative Reuse of Materials (CCRM). The results of this research will be used for the training and empowerment of the project team, the workshops’ participants, such as local authorities executives, active citizens as well as residents of the municipality, and also the development of infographics and creative content to inform the general public.  

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PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOPS & RESEARCH 

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Residents-citizens, working staff, representatives of public and private bodies, scientists and professionals / businesses and collectives, bodies and institutions in charge, with relevant disciplines; they all co-shape strategies and policies a) for the Cleanliness Regulation and b) for the new Structures and Procedures for the Reuse of Materials in the Municipality of Byronas, through the application of innovative consultation methods, participatory design and online public surveys.

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS 

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The training program will concern the implementation practices of responsible waste management and reuse of materials at a local level (Municipal level) (see CCRM, new operating regulation, etc.). The educational material will be able to be used both within the school communities by the educational staff of elementary schools and high schools, as well as to be one of the possible educational functions of the CCRM, with the aim of helping to further consolidate the CCRM as a learning space in matters regarding waste reduction and management and reuse of materials.

CITIZEN AWARENESS AND AWARENESS APPLICATIONS 

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A set of digital creative applications (infographics, presentations, articles) on sustainable waste management and specifically on the reasons that demand a change in the behavior of citizens and authorities in the way we create and manage our waste.

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In the field of the Municipality of Byronas for the years 2021-2022, two main thematic axes were chosen:

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Cleanliness Regulation: The Cleanliness Regulation is a codified set of rules, which is mandatory for each Municipality (Article 79 of N. 3463/2006 Code for Municipalities and Communities).

The Cleanliness Regulation of a Municipality defines all the obligations and rights of the Municipality and the citizens, regarding keeping up the cleanliness of the common areas, the protection of the environment and the safeguarding of public health in the city. At the same time, a Cleanliness Regulation contributes to the notification of the relevant rules and their application by each party involved (Cleaning Service and other municipal services, residents, professionals and visitors of the city) as well as to the management of waste of all kinds.

Center for the Creative Reuse of Materials (CCRM): CCRMs are defined and organized spaces, formed by one or more municipalities together, where citizens can deposit used items. A CCRM may consist of a simple building infrastructure, where distinct spaces are created for sorting, repairing and storing objects. Used items of all kinds can be accepted at the CCRMs, such as electrical and electronic equipment, toys, furniture, bicycles, books and textiles. Municipalities with a population of over twenty thousand (20,000) inhabitants are required to implement and operate at least one Creative Reuse Center by the year 2023.