VOICED : Cyprus struggles to manage waste as tourist numbers soar

The video discusses the waste management challenges in Cyprus, highlighting the European Commission's directive to close landfills and the lack of infrastructure for recycling. The increasing number of tourists exacerbates the waste problem, despite efforts by municipalities and hotels to promote recycling. NGOs like Green Dots have initiated recycling systems, but the government lacks the necessary tools to support sustainable waste management. Cyprus aims to recycle 50% of its waste by 2020, but has only reached 19%, indicating significant work ahead.

What was the European Commission's directive to Cyprus regarding landfills?

• To increase landfill capacity

• To close landfills within two years

• To build new landfills

• To privatize landfill management

How has tourism affected waste management in Cyprus?

• It has no impact on waste management

• It has decreased waste production

• It has led to more recycling initiatives

• It has increased waste production

What initiative did the municipality of Iron Apple implement to tackle waste?

• Banning plastic bags

• Installing recycling bins

• Building a new landfill

• Launching a waste-to-energy plant

What is the role of NGO Green Dots in Cyprus?

• They export all waste abroad

• They manage all landfills

• They set up a waste collection system

• They fund government recycling programs

What recycling target did the EU set for Cyprus by 2020?

• 30% of waste

• 70% of waste

• 90% of waste

• 50% of waste