With a central message «Your old device wipes out the trash", stores COSMOTE and GERMAN urge consumers to recycle small portable technology devices they do not use, helping to protect the environment
Μthrough this energy, the COSMOTE and the GERMAN support the urban non-profit company "AnaleiaAnd the program Mediterranean Cleanup, for cleaning seas and coasts in 4 Greek islands for 2022.
Also, through this action, which is expected to continue in the coming years in other islands, the information and awareness of students on issues of plastic pollution is supported. Aim for three years 2022-2024 is to collect more than 400.000 devices, while only for 2022 are expected to gather more than 100.000 devices.
With the participation of consumers, for the past 10 years that the OTE Group Recycling Program has been implemented, more than 130 tons of mobile devices with their accessories have been recycled in our stores. And we go on.
This year we are again joining forces with consumers, as well as with "Enalia", in a common goal: to contribute to everyone's awareness by reducing plastic pollution in the seas. We invite everyone to recycle their old device and together we can create a more sustainable world, better for everyone. , said Mr. Kostas Vouzas , Director of OTE Group BU Retail.
In recycling bins, located in more than 370 COSMOTE and GERMANOS stores throughout Greece, everyone can bring for recycling old Smartphones, mobile phones, landlines (ewired and wireless), Tablets, as well as accessories such as chargers, Powerbanks and wearables.
The largest retail technology network in the country contributes to the protection of the environment and the response to the climate crisis, having adopted an environmentally responsible mode of operation.
To increase their positive environmental footprint, stores COSMOTE and GERMAN are designed with eco friendly materials, have reduced the use of paper and intensify their action for recycling devices, following the principles of the circular economy which is a priority in the sustainable development actions of the OTE Group for the environment. It is worth noting that only in 2021 they were recycled approximately 119.000 mobile devices.
COSMOTE and GERMANOS support the "Mediterranean Cleanup" action of "Enalia"
The urban non-profit company «AnaleiaHas the vision of creating a sustainable marine ecosystem. THE COSMOTE and the GERMAN support the Mediterranean Cleanup action, which aims to cleanse the Mediterranean of marine plastics. Gathering more than 100.000 devices in stores COSMOTE and GERMAN, the goal for 2022 will have been achieved, "cleaning" seas and beaches on 4 Greek islands from waste: Corfu, Cephalonia, Skiathos, Ag. Nikolaos of Crete.
This action contributes to the practical promotion of the principles of the circular economy, both through the cleaning and the management of marine litter. Specifically, from the material that will be collected, 100% will be subjected to responsible management and recycling by certified associates of "Enaleia", while a significant percentage will be converted into new recycled products. The action is planned to be extended in the coming years to other islands, with new public awareness actions.
Participation in the European strategy of the Deutsche Telekom Group for the protection of the environment
Through the Device Recycling Program, OTE Group stores participate in the European strategy of the Group Deutsche Telekom environment, society and governance (ESG - Environmental, Social, Governance). For the first time, the 10 European countries of Deutsche Telekom join forces in a joint initiative for "a sustainable tomorrow», Aiming at the concentration 1 million devices by 2024.
The recycling program of the stores COSMOTE and GERMAN is part of a series of environmental actions of the OTE Group, in the context of sustainable development, addressed to the general public. Actions aimed at reducing the environmental footprint from the operation of stores.
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