March 27, 2026
A workshop was held on Friday, 27/03/26, at the Panos Solomonides Cultural Centre in Limassol, organized by the Department of Environment, within the framework of the Project “Municipal Solid Waste Reduction Programme for Coastal Hotels and Related Waste Generating Sites in Limassol and Paphos Districts”, and on the occasion of the International Day of Zero Waste, which is observed every year on March 30.
The Project aims to promote waste separation at source, the separate collection of recyclable materials, and the utilization of organic waste in the hospitality and catering sector, contributing to the reduction of waste sent to landfills and to the promotion of the circular economy.
The Project has a total budget of €10.5 million and is implemented under the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA2021–2027”, co-funded by the EU, making a substantial contribution to achieving national and European targets for recycling, composting, and reducing landfill disposal.
During the workshop, among other topics, the project, and the actions of the Department of Environment for reducing municipal solid waste from the hospitality and catering sector (HoReCa) were presented, along with the results of a relevant public survey and practical tools for the prevention and reduction of food waste. The Zero Waste Policy Implementation Guide for events and festivals was also presented, as well as available green tools and grant schemes, best practices of circular economy in hotel facilities, the FoodConnect food donation platform, and the guidelines for food donation in accordance with European and national legislation.
The workshop was attended by the relevant Local Government Authorities, stakeholders from the public and private sectors, professional organizations, and businesses from the hospitality and catering sector.
Invitation & Workshop Agenda
