Sharing and Reuse Markets

WA.MBO enhances the organization of markets and e-markets at local economy level dedicated to recuperation, recycling, and revalorization of waste.

Establish a net

WA.MBO creates a map of second hand business and maker spaces based in Athens and Piraeus and improves communication channels between people working in the informal recycling sector.

V-Collect

WA.MBO co-ordinates special collection events of old electronic items, furniture, bicycles, kitchen utensils, etc., and distributes the returns to charity actions addressing informal groups of recyclers and scavengers.

Capacity Building

WA.MBO creates online modules for collaborative e-learning for waste management issues, including health and safety principles during handling electronic waste, hazardous waste management for informal recyclers, and circular economy aspects.

Recycling Trail

WA.MBO conducts field visits to learn how the city handles its garbage on a day-to-day basis.

Advocacy of informal waste collectors

WA.MBO tries to enhance the participation of informal recyclers in open government procedures and improve advocacy of their rights during the planning of waste management systems and circular economy models.

Red Dot Awareness

WA.MBO Red Dot Awareness Practices target the dissemination of methods for applying reusable sanitary pads and diapers available in the market.

Clothes Recycling and Reuse

WA.MBO supports sustainable fashion and clothes reuse and recycling by launching several actions of collecting second-hand clothes, promoting redressing, and creating new income features for recyclers.

Toys Reuse

WA.MBO encourages the recycling and reuse of toys and games. In collaboration with several makers’ group try to extend the toys life cycle and create new nets of recyclers, makers, and final users.