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Nature Friends |
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LESS WASTE-BETTER LIFE | ||||
This specific proposal and action is directly related to the 17 goals of the UN for Sustainable Development in 2030 and specifically to the 12th goal for "Responsible consumption and production". We consider as an innovation of the program the highlighting of combined actions and behaviors: a) on a personal level and citizen/consumer behavior [we only buy useful products and not based on advertising – holistic economy | preference for products that can be reused and recycled], b) at the collective level of Civil Society [exchange – donate – repair – reuse – recycle) | Support at neighborhood level or even special initiatives (e.g. for the collection and recycling of cooking oils)] c) at the institutional level [application of European and national legislation]. At an institutional level, in the area of Urban/Solid Waste (MSW) management, when despite all efforts waste has been generated, then the management model should be ready to operate according to the principle of proximity (sorting and disposal at the source/as as close as possible to the place of their creation) with the directives of the European Union and the National Legislation, to be reliable, decentralized and socially just. |
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1. With Municipalities and Regions, |
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From 2017 - 2022 |
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In particular, the object of the program, which is implemented with the own human and financial resources of FRIENDS OF NATURE and is ongoing, is: In particular, the object of the program, which is implemented with the own human and financial resources of FRIENDS OF NATURE and is ongoing, is: 1. Contribute to "changing behavior and entrenched perceptions" by promoting the first four options in order of the "pyramid": 1. Prevention - 2. Minimize/Reduce Volume - 3. Reuse - 4. Recycle. [pyramid attached] | AVOID - REDUSE - REUSE - RECYCLE. [Many products and items fall into disrepute due to technological development, fashion, advertising, etc., however they may be useful to other people] 2. To promote good practices, information and instructions for the most rational, ecological and economic management of Municipal Waste (MSW). 3. To act as "urgent" to the Local Government Organizations for the implementation of the European and National Legislation for the benefit of the environment, public health and the economy as well as the Guide of the European Commission "Waste Prevention Programmes" WPPs. 4. The information, promotion and support of the recent Joint Ministerial Decision (10.8.2017) to reduce the use of plastic bags in compliance with the European Union directive (2015/720/EU) and the harmful effects on marine life [ Appendix -3, 14 and 15) 5. To promote "self-sufficiency - self-production", cultivation in the city (Urban Agriculture) and the reduction of food waste. http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/el/headlines/society/20170505STO73528/graphema-aporrimmata-trophimon-sten-ee |
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Cooperation with agencies, municipalities, teachers is in the DNA of FtF as long as it is based on common (or similar) goals for improving the environment and the quality of life. In this specific program, we have collaborated with more than 100 organizations from all over Greece, sending our own materials, publications, information, etc. We have taken part in voluntary clean-ups of parks and beaches, participated as presenters in events held to reduce Urban Waste and manage it in an ecologically, economically and socially just way. |
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The members (100), volunteers (30) and scientific collaborators (Chemical engineers, Environmentalists, Local Government Executives, etc.) participate in training, updating and adapting the program according to requirements, new data, etc. etc. |
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NATIONWIDE |
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The program is characterized as an "information, awareness and dissemination project", according to the categorization of LIFE programs, and has as its object the information and at the same time the action of Civil Society on environmental and quality of life issues. Means of influence: Implementation of the 'behaviour and perception change' of the 'Defra model' communication framework, known as the 4E's, is through: 1. Creation of a special informative, educational SITE, http://naturefriends-gr.blogspot.com/search/label/Diairesi%20to%20waste 2. Information brochures a) for Local Government Organizations/ OTAs – Legislation and good practices from other countries b) Citizens – Good practices, Shopping Guide etc., c) Press releases and announcements, 3. Seminars, 4. Visits to recycling, composting, biological cleaning sites, 5. Voluntary clean-ups of parks (e.g. "Antoni Tritsi", "Baroutadiko", "Rema Ilisou") with the parallel aim of information and environmental education, 6. Roadshows [Touring informative events in parks, festivals, house parties, folk, etc.] |
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The preparation and implementation of the program gave, and still gives, the possibility to: • To realize the seriousness of the problem, |