Encouraging positive behavior change towards a zero-plastic waste Tinos Island
The initiative aims to achieve zero plastic waste in Tinos by promoting the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) among residents, businesses, and visitors, with a focus on waste prevention. Special attention is given to the HORECA sector, which generates significant single-use plastic waste.
Tourism-Related Activities:
- Launch with an open kick-off event and awareness campaign.
- Conduct audit visits and one-on-one meetings with HORECA businesses.
- Select five HORECA businesses as flagships to adopt 3R measures by August 2024, such as offering water in glass bottles and reusable cups.
- Create and distribute a “3R toolkit for Tinos HORECA businesses” by Spring 2025.
- Assess the pilots’ feasibility, acceptability, and impact.
- Conduct workshops in schools, sports arenas, and community groups.
- Organize three beach cleanups.
- Install 10 high-capacity separate collection bins to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
