Library: Initiatives
Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic-free
Initiative
Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic-free
About
This new initiative with TUI Care Foundation will bring together tourists, tourism businesses and residents across Ayia Napa, Protaras and the wider Famagusta region of Cyprus to cut consumption of single-use plastic so that less enters the waste stream.The project campaign Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free will initially be delivered in the popular neighbouring resorts of Ayia Napa and Protaras. It will focus on reducing the amount of single-use plastics waste generated and discarded in resort, as well as promoting recycling.
Region
CY00 - Kypros
Country
Cyprus
5P
Planet , Prosperity
Status/Progress/Experience
Expected Outcomes:-Increased awareness of the problem of single-use plastic. Among 80% of residents and tourists.-Resorts well on their way to becoming plastic-free. 70% reduction in consumption of targeted single-use plastic by tourism businesses.-Key stakeholders commit to ongoing communications. Results are also showcased.