Sikinos First Greek Island To Ban The Use Of Plastic Straws

  • by XpatAthens
  • Thursday, 31 May 2018
Sikinos First Greek Island To Ban The Use Of Plastic Straws
Operating under a new ecological program titled 'Sea Change,' the Municipality of Sikinos, along with the Sea Change ecology organization and the Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation, will be the first in the Greek islands to ban the use of plastic straws, replacing them with biodegradable ones. These will be donated by the foundation.

The Municipality of Sikinos is the first to invite all businesses and residents of the island to commit to changing their habits and helping reduce global pollution. The goal of the Sea Change program is to ultimately protect the marine environment.
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The launch of the Sea Change program was held on May 20, 2018 at the Sikinos school where in collaboration with Plastic Free Greece, the Municipality hosted an event with speeches, discussions, and screenings of documentaries related to the dangers of disposable plastic.
 
Over the next couple of months, the Sea Change program will begin on other islands in the Cyclades.
Source: Greek Reporter

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