In the initiative of Greece to implement “green technologyIn Tilos, the Washington Post reports in an extensive article.
The report summarizes that Tilos already produces most of its own electricity from 2019, utilizing a solar park and a wind turbine connected with trailer-sized batteries that contribute to achieving uninterrupted supply.
«The provision of electricity and basic services, even access by boat, are a challenge for this island with only 500 inhabitants all year round. His most recent problem was dealing with plastic. However, authorities announced this week that more than 80% of Tilos’ rubbish is now recycled.
“A landfill where raw rubbish was once buried on a hillside has been permanently closed,” the article, entitled “Greek islands bet on green future”“, Writes the article noting that autonomy is a necessity but also a source of pride for Tilos.
According to the Washington Post, Tilos expects 30,000 visitors this summer, while nearby Rhodes will receive more than 2 million by air alone.
The US media also reported on the household waste pilot program with residents delivering recycling kits and being asked to wash and dispose of household waste.
The old landfill has been replaced with a recycling plant where the rubbish is separated into steel sorting tables to produce powdered glass, cement mix, compost fertilizer, compressed cardboard and paper drums and plastic twine used by an art gallery to make 3D printed sofas and.
The plant currently processes about 2 tons of waste per week, most of which is fully recycled. About one third is composted and 15% after being classified as “non-recyclable” is sterilized and shredded for use in construction.
WASHINGTON POST
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