A major awareness event against the use of plastic bags will take place for the fourth consecutive year at Syntagma Square on Friday, July 3rd. This grand recycling celebration is organized in honor of World No Plastic Bag Day, with TEXAN A.B.E.E., NextStep Media, and the Municipality of Athens joining forces to reaffirm their strategic commitment to environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable development in the Greek capital.
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Program of the major anti-plastic bag event at Syntagma Square
From early in the morning, the energy of information and entertainment will be broadcast live through live radio shows featuring beloved journalists and producers, broadcasting directly from Syntagma Square:
- 09:00 – 11:00: Vasilis Skouris & Sotiris Xenakis
- 11:00 – 12:00: Niki Lyberaki
- 15:00 – 17:00: Kaka Koritsia
Athens premiere of the photovoltaic mobile recycling multicenter
At the heart of this year’s event will be TEXAN’s new Photovoltaic Mobile Recycling Multicenter — the world’s first energy-autonomous multicenter for plastic and metal materials. Following its official debut at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), this innovative center is being presented to an Athenian audience for the very first time, bringing a revolution in green technology to the city.
Public activities, prizes, and surprises
Visitors who attend the event will have the opportunity to actively participate, learn more about recycling, and compete for a wealth of exciting prizes:
- Grand Prize Draw: All event visitors, as well as those who hand in plastic bags for recycling and replacement, will be entered into a draw for an electric scooter and 14 additional high-tech prizes (6 smartwatches, 6 solar power banks, and 2 action cameras).
- Free giveaways: Visitors will receive free reusable fabric bags, encouraging the immediate replacement of plastic bags in our everyday lives.
- Photo Booth: A fun photography corner will be waiting for visitors of all ages to capture their participation in the event.
We invite everyone to join us on Friday, July 3rd at Syntagma Square, to say “no” to plastic bags together and make recycling a part of our daily lives!
