SUSTAINABILITY
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.
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 projects
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Processing lab for plastic
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Processing of collected paper to create new paper sheets
REDUCE
Current projects
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Promoting an environmental mindset to actively reduce water, electricity, gas and paper usage
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Use of scrap paper and fabrics to train students in different workshops
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Reducing food waste by learning to cook creatively with leftovers and distributing spare food to homeless communities in Athens
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Promoting environmental and self-sustainable travel through our bicycle repair workshop
Future projects
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Events to raise awareness (use of local produce and seasonal fruits and vegetables...)
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Educational workshops
REUSE
Current projects
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'Second-hand corner' : Leave what you don't need and take what you do!
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Collecting old materials and furniture from the streets of Athens
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Using upcycled materials for our carpentry workshop, run by Rokani
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Using pallet wood, donated items or second-hand materials to make furniture for the building (doors, benches, desks, etc.)
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Creation of upcycled backpacks and bags made out of boat material collected on Lesvos and Chios
Future projects
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Water barrel to collect rain water
Not only does ANKAA realise an ethical responsibility towards the environment, but our partners are actively involved in promoting sustainable work practices.
ROKANI
A collective re-using and upcycling materials to create high quality products.
mimycri
A not-for-profit organisation that designs backpacks and bag out of the boatmaterial from the Greek islands Chios and Lesvos.