We heard
Reduce Waste on Andros!
Do you believe it is possible?
During the week of February 21-26, 2022, we invited you to share your views on the issue of waste in Andros. You responded generously, with almost 500 replies!
We are committed to making your voice heard louder. Today we continue to publish your answers to the questions of each day.

You say reducing waste is worthwhile!
And you suggest many small changes that you can make to achieve the benefits. Let’s see what you said.
Your Answers
Disclaimer: The views and comments below are those of the participants in this research and not necessarily the views of the Clean Green Andros project. ARC & Clean Green Andros reserve the right not to publish comments that contain derogatory, insulting or racist content.
Q1. Do you think there is a benefit for Andros if we reduce waste?
Almost all of you agree!
Reducing waste on Andros will bring benefits.

Q2. What kind of benefits do you believe there may be?
You shared many benefits that you believe can be achieved if we tackle the waste issue.

Your benefits are summarised here:
Clean & Green Andros
- Clean Neighbourhood
- Clean Landscapes
- Clean Beaches
- Clean Air
- Good for our environment
Economic & Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism
- General economic benefits
- Lower Municipality Costs
All our futures
- Better for future generations
- Quality of life
- Better for our health
- Feel good
Landfill
- Less need for Landfills
See all your comments in detail below.
See all your comments in detail below.
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Q3. Take a moment – think about the food you eat during the day, and the packaging or container it comes in. What could you do differently to reduce your waste?

You shared so many suggestions of things that you could do differently to help reduce waste at home. Below are your top recommendations.
We have highlighted your suggestions with a 🔗, where you can click for more information about what you can do on Andros!
What could you do differently?
You said:-
- I could choose products with less packaging or more recyclable packaging
- I could recycle more! [Click here for ideas]
- I could buy more in bulk to reduce packaging
- I could buy local food or grow more of my own!
- I could separate organic waste & compost more [Click here for ideas]
- I could stop using plastic bags [Click here for ideas]
- I could stop using disposable cups and plates [Click here for ideas]
- I could ban stores/restaurants who provide plastic bags & plastic take away containers
- I could take my rubbish home if there are no bins nearby
- I could try to buy less, only buy what I really need.
- I could stop buying water in plastic bottles [Click here for ideas]
Your comments
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