To date, 64.15 tonnes of plastic have been concentrated, 37 tonnes have been recycled and 261 fishermen trained, in collaboration with “ELD”
The need to protect the seas is focusing on “Earth Time” this year, the global participatory initiative to protect the environment to which Cosmote contributes for the 17th consecutive year.
On the issue of protecting the Greek seas, the company has an important project to show, through the COSMOTE BLUE initiative, implemented in collaboration with the Social Enterprise “EXTRA” and has set three -year goals.
In the first two years of action, they have already gathered 64.15 tons of plasticexceeding 70% of the target and 37 tonnes have been recycled that have turned into small furniture, canoeing, keychains for keys etc. At the same time trained have been trained 261 fishermen in viable fishing methods. It is worth noting that the amount of 64.15 tonnes of plastic is equivalent to 4.386,000 bottles of bottled Water of 0.5 liters.
Mr. Dimitris MichalakisExecutive Director of Corporate Communication, Sustainable Development and Channel Productions, stated: “On the occasion of ‘Earth Hour’, we see with great satisfaction the important results of the COSMOTE BLUE initiative to protect our seas. Removing plastics helps to protect ecosystem and biodiversity in the seas and, in the end, in a healthy human environment. In the Greek seas, where the heart of our country beats, it is worth investing in long -term actions that can make the difference. ”
Cosmote Blue Initiative started the 2023 with goals up to the 2025 her Concentration of 90 tonnes of plastic From the cleaning of the coasts and seas of the Argosaronic, Thermaikos, Halkidiki, and Crete (Chania, Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos), the recycling To avoid future plastic pollution from nets and fishing equipment and reduction of fish seats. The overall results of the COSMOTE Blue action are subject to external assurance.
In the context of sustainable development, COSMOTE enhances its systematic environmental action by contributing to the sustainability of the planet and ensuring life in it. The removal of plastic pollution from the marine environment of Greece, which is a source of life and an integral part of Greek reality and culture, contributes to the viability of local communities.
Source: Skai
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