The COMWASTE program was launched by the National Technical
University of Athens in collaboration with the municipalities
of Kifissia, Acharnes and Nea Halkidona.
Role and involvement in the project NTUA
Task 1: Assessment of the Existing Situation Subtask 1.1: Analysis of the European and National Legislative Framework related to the biodegradable household waste so as to obtain a clear picture of the requirements, the activities, the actions and the constraints that are related to this field. Subtask 1.2: Determination and assessment of quantitative and qualitative data of the biodegradable household waste in Attica region. Subtask 1.3: Identification and evaluation of the currently practices, systems and plants for the management of household waste in the Attica region, which is the area under study. Subtask 1.4: Development of questionnaires for the identification of the special characteristics and habits of households in the Attica region and especially in the three Municipalities participate in the project - Assessment of the data collected though the filled in questionnaires
Task 2: Identification and analysis of success stories in relation to the management of biodegradable household waste at source Subtask 2.1: Analysis of success stories on separate collection and composting of household waste at source. Subtask 2.2: Evaluation of the alternative technologies and systems used for the management of biodegradable household waste applied at European level.
Task 3: Design and development of an appropriate prototype system for the collection and composting at source Subtask 3.1: Evaluation of all the available systems that are used for the household composting of biodegradable organic waste Subtask 3.2: Laboratory tests - Development of the prototype system (technical characteristics and specifications)
Task 4: Organization of the implementation programme Subtask 4.1: Development of an information campaign in the Municipalities under concern - Preparation of material Subtask 4.2: Selection of the households that will participate in the programme in close collaboration with the three partners. Subtask 4.3: Construction and testing of the system Subtask 4.4: Installation of the system in the selected households Subtask 4.5: Training of the people involved on the use of the system according to its operational and technical specifications - Preparation of training material
Task 5: Implementation of the Programme Subtask 5.1: Responsible for theimplementation of the programme for a sufficient length of time in order both the householders and the representatives of the Municipalities to become familiar with the activity of the separation and composting of the biodegradable household waste and consider it as a daily common practice. The householders will separate and compost the biodegradable waste as trained in Subtask 4.5, using the prototype equipment with which be provided. Also, compost samples will be taken and analysed in order to determine its quality characteristics and its suitability for using. Subtask 5.2: Implementation of raising awareness events in the three Municipalities
Task 6: Evaluation of the results from the implementation/Suggestions for full - scale introduction of the system Subtask 6.1: Evaluation of the participation of the people involved (in collaboration with the partners) as well as the quality characteristics of the product Subtask 6.2: Identification and analysis of problems encountered during the implementation (in collaboration with the partners) - Development of solutions in order to overcome the problems encountered Subtask 6.3: Identification of the potential incentives that may promote the successful implementation of the system Subtask 6.4: Development of guidelines and technical specifications for the implementation of the program on a larger scale
Task 7: Dissemination of the project results
Main responsible for the organization of the European Conference which will take place in Athens and where all relevant parties from Greece and other European countries will be invited to participate
Publications in scientific and technical journals/conferences
Development and updating of the project website
Preparation and distribution of leaflets and brochures to all actors involved in the field of household waste management
Preparation and distribution of printed material describing the project
Organization of training seminars and workshops - Preparation of appropriate training material
Advertisements
Personal meetings with the householders involved as well as with those interested in being informed on the project
Task 8: Management of the project - Reporting to the EC
Coordinator of the activities of the project
Management meetings with the partners
Preparation of the reports for the EC (progress, interim and final reports)
Municipality of Nea Halkidona
Task 1: Assessment of the Existing Situation Subtask 1.2: Provision of qualitative data concerning the generation of household waste in the Municipality of Nea Halkidona Subtask 1.3: Provision of data related to the current practices that are applied for the management of household waste in the Municipality of Nea Halkidona Subtask 1.4: Visits to the households of the Municipality of Nea Halkidona, distribution and filling in of the questionnaires - Collaboration with NTUA in the evaluation of the content of the filled in questionnaires
Task 3: Design and development of an appropriate prototype system for the collection and composting at source Subtask 3.2: Suggestions and opinions concerning the special characteristics of the prototype system (collaboration with the working group of NTUA and the other two partners)
Task 4: Organization of the implementation programme Subtask 4.1: Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the information campaign in the Municipality, in collaboration with NTUA. Subtask 4.2: Selection of the households in the Municipality that will participate in the programme, in close collaboration with NTUA Subtask 4.4: Making of all the necessary arrangements for the installation of the prototype system in the selected households of the Municipalty, in close collaboration with NTUA Subtask 4.5: Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the training courses in the Municipality.
Task 5: Implementation of the Programme Subtask 5.1: Collaboration with NTUAfor theimplementation of the programme in the Municipality. Subtask 5.2: Responsible for the organisation of raising awareness event in the Municipality Task 6: Evaluation of the results from the implementation/Suggestions for full - scale introduction of the system Subtask 6.1: Evaluation of the participation of the people involved in the programme applied in the Municipality, in collaboration with NTUA Subtask 6.2: Identification of problems encountered during the implementation in collaboration - Development of solutions in order to overcome the problems encountered, in collaboration with NTUA
Task 7: Dissemination of the project results
Collaboration with NTUA in the organization of the European Conference which will take place in Athens
Distribution of printed material describing the project
Preparation and distribution of leaflets and brochures to all actors involved in the field of household waste management
Organization of training seminars and workshops - Distribution of training material
Advertisements
Direct mailing to householders
Personal meetings with the householders as well as with those interested in being informed on the project
Task 8: Management of the project - Reporting to the EC
Management of the activities in which the working group of the Municipality is involved
Management meetings with the beneficiary and the other partners
Input for the preparation of the reports that must be submitted to the EC (progress, interim and final reports)
Municipality of Acharnes
Task 1: Assessment of the Existing Situation Subtask 1.2: Provision of qualitative data concerning the generation of household waste in the Municipality of Acharnes Subtask 1.3: Provision of data related to the current practices that are applied for the management of household waste in the Municipality of Acharnes Subtask 1.4: Visits to the households in the Municipality of Acharnes, distribution and filling in of the questionnaires - Collaboration with NTUA in the evaluation of the content of the filled in questionnaires
Task 3: Design and development of an appropriate prototype system for the collection and composting at source Subtask 3.2: Suggestions and opinions concerning the special characteristics of the prototype system (collaboration with the working group of NTUA and the other two partners)
Task 4: Organization of the implementation programme Subtask 4.1: Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the information campaign in the Municipality, in collaboration with NTUA. Subtask 4.2: Selection of the households in the Municipality that will participate in the programme, in close collaboration with NTUA Subtask 4.4: Making of all the necessary arrangements for the installation of the prototype system in the selected households of the Municipalty, in close collaboration with NTUA Subtask 4.5: Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the training courses in the Municipality.
Task 5: Implementation of the Programme Subtask 5.1: Collaboration with NTUAfor theimplementation of the programme in the Municipality. Subtask 5.2: Responsible for the organisation of raising awareness event in the Municipality
Task 6: Evaluation of the results from the implementation/Suggestions for full - scale introduction of the system Subtask 6.1: Evaluation of the participation of the people involved in the programme applied in the Municipality, in collaboration with NTUA Subtask 6.2: Identification of problems encountered during the implementation in collaboration - Development of solutions in order to overcome the problems encountered, in collaboration with NTUA
Task 7: Dissemination of the project results
Collaboration with NTUA in the organization of the European Conference which will take place in Athens
Distribution of printed material describing the project
Preparation and distribution of leaflets and brochures to all actors involved in the field of household waste management
Organization of training seminars and workshops - Distribution of training material
Advertisements
Direct mailing to householders
Personal meetings with the householders as well as with those interested in being informed on the project
Task 8: Management of the project - Reporting to the EC
Management of the activities in which the working group of the Municipality is involved
Management meetings with the beneficiary and the other partners
Input for the preparation of the reports that must be submitted to the EC (progress, interim and final reports)
Municipality of Kifissia
Task 1: Assessment of the Existing Situation Subtask 1.2: Provision of qualitative data concerning the generation of household waste in the Municipality of Kifissia Subtask 1.3: Provision of data related to the current practices that are applied for the management of household waste in the Municipality of Kifissia Subtask 1.4: Visits to the households Municipality of Kifissia, distribution and filling in of the questionnaires - Collaboration with NTUA in the evaluation of the content of the filled in questionnaires
Task 3: Design and development of an appropriate prototype system for the collection and composting at source Subtask 3.2: Suggestions and opinions concerning the special characteristics of the prototype system (collaboration with the working group of NTUA and the other two partners)
Task 4: Organization of the implementation programme Subtask 4.1: Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the information campaign in the Municipality, in collaboration with NTUA. Subtask 4.2: Selection of the households in the Municipality that will participate in the programme, in close collaboration with NTUA Subtask 4.4: Making of all the necessary arrangements for the installation of the prototype system in the selected households of the Municipalty, in close collaboration with NTUA Subtask 4.5: Responsible for the organisation and implementation of the training courses in the Municipality.
Task 5: Implementation of the Programme Subtask 5.1: Collaboration with NTUAfor theimplementation of the programme in the Municipality. Subtask 5.2: Responsible for the organisation of raising awareness event in the Municipality
Task 6: Evaluation of the results from the implementation/Suggestions for full - scale introduction of the system Subtask 6.1: Evaluation of the participation of the people involved in the programme applied in the Municipality, in collaboration with NTUA Subtask 6.2: Identification of problems encountered during the implementation in collaboration - Development of solutions in order to overcome the problems encountered, in collaboration with NTUA
Task 7: Dissemination of the project results
Collaboration with NTUA in the organization of the European Conference which will take place in Athens
Distribution of printed material describing the project
Preparation and distribution of leaflets and brochures to all actors involved in the field of household waste management
Organization of training seminars and workshops - Distribution of training material
Advertisements
Direct mailing to householders
Personal meetings with the householders as well as with those interested in being informed on the project
Task 8: Management of the project - Reporting to the EC
Management of the activities in which the working group of the Municipality is involved
Management meetings with the beneficiary and the other partners
Input for the preparation of the reports that must be submitted to the EC (progress, interim and final reports)
