Lime and Omega Divers Co. They work for the drawing of skates by Marina Zea, on an initiative to protect the environment

Lime, a leading provider of shared electric skates, proudly announces its collaboration with Omega Divers Co. For lifting skates by the bottom of Marina Zea, in Piraeus.

This initiative highlights Lime’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

On Friday, January 17, 2025, Omega Divers Co., who maintains an exclusive contract with Marina, has worked with Lime for the first bottom skate recovery operation. In total, 16 skates were successfully recovered. Lime utilizes GPS technology to monitor the location of its skates, allowing immediate cases where they end up in water.

“We are pleased to welcome our cooperation with Lime, a collaboration for us, as professional divers and supporters of sustainability, is at the same time a challenge and inspiration. Our goal is to reduce marine pollution, sustainable management and upgrading of port facilities, as well as to support environmentally sensitized actions and professionals, such as Lime, “said Omega Divers Co., Gatsoulis Dimitrios and Papariris.

Panagiotis Mitropoulos-Kourouvanis, Lime’s Operations Manager in Greece, also said: “This business, in addition to its success, highlights the problem of vandalism and lack of respect that our vehicles often face. We are committed to protecting the environment and ensuring the proper use of our skates. The collaboration with Omega Divers Co. It enables us to respond immediately, reducing the impact on the marine ecosystem. ”

Lime’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond skaters. The company is implementing an integrated program for “reuse, repair, recycling”, focusing on elongation of the lifetime of skaters. All Gen 3 skates are designed for easy disassembly, allowing the components to be reused. Lime technicians perform all the necessary maintenance work, further reducing material waste and environmental impact.

Lime skates are also designed for water resistance and resistance. Their battery is mounted on a substrate with enhanced protection structure, ensuring a degree of IPX7 sealing, while the battery itself has a degree of IP67 protection, providing safety in the event of a temporary immersion.

Lime aspires to consolidate a long -term collaboration with Omega Divers Co., ensuring the rapidly withdrawal of any skaters ending up in water. In addition, it aims to enhance its communication efforts by educating both users and the general public in the proper use of skatets, with respect to the environment.

“Our service aims to limit environmental impacts. We want to create a future where travel will be free from carbon emissions and we believe that our skates can play a decisive role in achieving this goal. At the same time, we encourage all citizens to report directly to the Lime local team and the competent authorities, such as the Coast Guard, any incidents related to the throwing or abandonment of electric skaters in marine areas. The protection of the marine ecosystem is critical to the future of the planet, and we all have a responsibility to help prevent any phenomenon that hurts the environment, “added Panagiotis Mitropoulos-Kourouvanis.