Category: News
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New EU Packaging Rules: What Do They Mean for Take Away and Delivery in Cyprus?
Most of us order a coffee on the way to work, pick up lunch in a plastic container or have dinner delivered to our home. A few minutes later, the cup, lid, box, bag and cutlery are in the bin. But since 12 August 2026, the packaging used by restaurants, cafés, bakeries and delivery businesses…
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A Week in Sustainability: What’s Happening in Cyprus?
Summer is in full speed in Cyprus. The airports are full, tourists are arriving, construction continues, boats are out on the water, and development projects are moving ahead. But behind all this activity, some important questions are becoming harder to ignore. How much development can our natural environment take? How secure is our water supply?…
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Free water-saving devices being distributed to households across Cyprus
A nationwide campaign to help households save water is now underway, with thousands of free water-saving devices being distributed across Cyprus. The campaign was launched by the Water Development Department as part of the government’s wider effort to encourage more responsible water use at a time when the island continues to face pressure on its…
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Weekly Green Roundup: Waste, Fast Fashion, Urban Planning and more
Sometimes a week’s headlines seem completely unrelated. A new shopping mall in Limassol. More rubbish. A new school platform. A European law about unsold clothes. But look a little closer and they all tell the same story. They remind us that the future isn’t shaped by one big decision. It’s shaped by hundreds of small…
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Sustainability News from Cyprus: Green Funding, Renewable Energy and Environmental Concerns
At Natureally Done, one of my aims is to bring more visibility to sustainability news and initiatives happening in Cyprus. Important developments often happen quietly, whether they involve public funding, renewable energy, businesses or environmental protection, and they are worth following as part of the wider sustainability conversation. Here are some recent stories that caught…
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Your Weekly Green Update: What’s Changing in Cyprus
From protecting one of Cyprus’ most beautiful beaches to making reusable coffee cups the norm and investing millions in water security, here are sustainability stories I chose to highlight this week. Sustainability can sometimes feel like a buzzword, but last week’s headlines show it’s becoming part of everyday life in Cyprus. Whether it’s how we…
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EU Approves New Rules for Gene-Edited Plants: What It Means for Your Food
The European Parliament has approved new rules that will make it easier for certain gene-edited plants to be grown and sold in the European Union. Supporters say the change will help farmers grow crops that are more resistant to drought, heat, diseases, and pests. For me, as a consumer, the biggest question is: Will this…
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Limassol Creates Its Energy Community
The Municipality of Limassol is moving forward with exploring interest in the creation of an Energy Community for Limassol and invites citizens, businesses, and organizations to express their interest by completing a relevant questionnaire. An Energy Community is a collective energy management model that allows citizens, businesses, and public bodies to produce, share, and benefit…
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Four Stories Around Sustainability That Caught My Eye
This week, I selected four stories that particularly resonated with me. Together, they offer a snapshot of the environmental issues, achievements, and initiatives shaping Cyprus and beyond. Cyprus Project Reaches the Final of the ETF Green Skills Award 2026 The European Training Foundation (ETF), recently announced the six finalists for the ETF Green Skills Award…
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Inside the Cypriot Businesses Combining Farming, Biodiversity and Innovation
Sustainable agriculture, the circular economy, and biodiversity protection are no longer theoretical concepts in Cyprus but are increasingly becoming practical and scalable business models. According to a report by BusinessDaily.gr, Cypriot companies such as Akaki Grove and Bio-Solea are redefining agricultural production by combining environmental responsibility, innovation, and export-oriented growth. Presented during the European Commission’s…
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