1. Ecological Recycling Society (ERS) Non Governmental Organization NGO Round table II Towards ZERO WASTE: Beyond recycling-best practice on resource management in the EU Katia Makrynika 19 November 2014 Conference – Ptuj, Slovenia

2. From 1990 until today ERS is activated in the following sectors: Prevention and environmental waste management Sustainable management of natural resources and energy Organizing and support of programs of prevention, reuse and recycling of waste Informing and sensitization of citizens Sustainable production and consumption Supporting integrated management of waste and natural resources

3. European and National Programs LIFE Environment: GreenBanking4Life LIFE Third Countries: “Sustainable Management of Istanbul Local E-Waste ” LIFE Environment: Starting with the Promotion of the IPP Approach in Mediterranean Countries GRUNDVIC: “Growing with Compost” LIFE Environment: “Sustainable management of e-waste in Greece”

4. LIFE Environment: “"The development of Pay As You Throw Systems in Hellas, Estonia and Cyprus”

5. Projects with Greek Municipalities Municipality of Paros: Public Awareness and Education for Recycling in Paros Alternative Waste Management in the Municipality of Elefsis Alternative Waste Management in the Municipality of Agio Dimitrio Door to Door Campaign in the Municipality of Elefsina Door to Door Campaign in the Municipality of Zakynthos

6. Composting Projects Hellenic Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works: Volunteerism & Home Composting ERS have realized home composting pilot programs in many municipalities of Greece, such us Elefsis, Anixi, Melissia, Philadelfia, Salamina, Agios Dimitrios, Petroupoli etc.

7. Programs of Environmental Education There have been realized educational activities in more than 4.000 schools and 600.000 students of all school rungs

8. Projects and Actions of Information Informational Campaigns Cooperation with Municipalities and Prefectures, Local Authorities Door to Door - information and sensitization of citizens Participation in European Projects Organisation/participation in events Television Documentary Production Participation to exhibitions

9. Scientific Activity Attendance in Congresses - Meetings Periodical Publication of “Waste and RECYCLING” Electronic newsletter: Compost & Recycling Newsletter Documentation of policies of waste management

10. International Collaboration Association of Region and Cities for Recycling (A.R.C.C) European Waste Club Community Recycling Network (C.R.N) Rre-use Network European Advisory Board European program: Leonardo DaVinci

11. Thank you for your attention Non Governmental Organization Greece, Mamai 3,10440, Athens Tel/fax: +30 210 8224481 E-mail: administration@ecorec.gr www.ecorec.gr