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Minimally Processed Foods = Minimal Packaging (1)

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Minimally Processed Foods = Minimal Packaging

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Local ShoppinG Less Plastic, More Flavor

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Ema J., Filip Z. , Slovakia

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The Mediterranean Diet — A Plastic-Free Ally

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World Environment Day is more than just a date; it's a critical moment to reflect and act. This year, challenge yourself What concrete step will you take to improve our planet, starting today Let'

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Presentation by Prof. Theodoros Varzakas (University of Peloponnese)

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Presentation by Prof. Theodoros Varzakas (University of Peloponnese)

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During our visit to the University of Peloponnese on March 11, 2025, as part of the activity on “Environmental Dimensions of Food Production and Processing,” Professor Theodoros Varzakas delivered a presentation on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These man-made chemicals, known for their resistance to heat, water, and oil, encompass thousands of compounds, including PFOA and PFOS. In his presentation, Professor Varzakas discussed a wide range of products and industrial applications that utilize PFAS, such as plastics, non-stick cookware, and water-repellent clothing. He also highlighted the environmental fate and transport of these substances, as well as their potential health effects, which include impacts on the liver, immune system, development, thyroid, reproduction, cardiovascular system, and links to certain cancers.

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Follow this simple recipe to produce your own bioplastics with very common materials:

Ingredients:

½ cup cornstarch

½ cup water

a few drops of food coloring

a few drops of glycerin

Instructions:

1. Mix in a bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir until it forms a smooth, runny paste.

2. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well.

3. Add a few drops of glycerin to make the final product more flexible.

4. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and heat over low to medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent clumps.

5. After a few minutes, the mixture will start to thicken and turn into a dough-like consistency. Continue stirring until it pulls away from the sides of the pan.

6. Remove from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes until it’s safe to touch.

7. Create the shapes you like and let them air-dry overnight.

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We collect plastic bottles, tree branches and create decorative materials..

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We use yogurt bin and create decorative material

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Beat Plastic Pollution by recycling plastic to make art out of trash.

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Every year we create our DIY bioplastic at school lab

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Discussions were held based to the above video.

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Heinrich Boell Foundation - Office Thessaloniki

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Το πλαστικό στην Ελλάδα #4 Το πλαστικό στον ανθρώπινο οργανισμό – Χρυσή Καραπαναγιώτη

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We are helping to clean the town with the help of town hall itself to celebrate the annual world environment day, which has already become a tradition in Vranov.

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Here is attached a research we made about the probability of plastic from partner countries to reach the ocean. We observed that even coastal cities not directly on the open ocean can contribute to ocean plastic pollution. Even in countries that plastic is moved in the Black Sea this sometimes is followed by leakage into wider seas. That shows the complexity and urgency of tackling plastic at its source.

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probability of plastic to reach the ocean

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This is an annual estimate of plastic emissions. A country's total does not include waste that is exported overseas, which may be athigher risk of entering the ocean. Unfortunately there"s no data for Serbia

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This presentation si about plastic pollution and why it is important theme for our health

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In our country, we can recycle plastic bottles and get money back usually €0.15 per bottle. When we buy a drink, we pay a little extra for the bottle. Later, we can return the bottle and get that money back.

Here’s how it works:

1. First, check if the bottle has a “Z” symbol it means the bottle is returnable.

2. Then, insert the bottle into a recycling machine at the store.

3. The machine prints out a voucher or receipt.

4. You can use this voucher as a discount when paying for your groceries.