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Sustainability
supported by the "Climate and Energy Fund" of the Luxembourgish Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development
At ANKAA, we will always look for ways to make our initiatives more environmentally-friendly, and work towards encouraging a sustainable future for both the planet and the people living on it.
Our space realises an ethical responsibility towards the environment and supports a concept of circular economy.
Not only ANKAA relises an ethical responsibility towards the environment, but also our partners are actively involved and promote sustainable work practices.
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Rokani: A collective re-using and upcycling materials to create high quality products.
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SOFFA: A social and sustainable cooperative active in the production of clothes, shoes and accessories from recyclable, sustainable, cyclical fabrics.
Current projects:
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"Second-hand corner" in ANKAA: Bring what you don't need anymore and take what you need!
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Scavenging old materials and furniture in the streets of Athens
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Carpentry workshop by Rokani using upcycled materials
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Furniture of the building made from pallet wood (door, benches, IT desks...) or second-hand donated furniture and equipment
Future ideas:
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Water barrel to collect rain water
RE-USE
REDUCE
Current projects:
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Promoting a mindset to actively reduce water, electricity, gas and paper (signage,...)
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Use of scrap paper and fabrics to train students in different workshops
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Reducing food waste through learning to cook with leftovers or distributing leftovers to homeless people in Athens
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Bicycle repair workshop to promote the use of bicycles
Future ideas:
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Events to raise awareness (use of local produce and seasonal fruits and vegetables...)
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Educational workshops
RECYCLE
Current projects:
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Recycling and collection system of glass, paper, plastic and aluminium put in place in our centre
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Use of the coffee grounds of the ANKAA café as compost in our garden outside
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Use of recycled paper
Future ideas:
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Processing lab for plastic
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Processing of collected paper to create new paper sheets
