The mayor explained that the new system has reduced some of the costs of the previous waste management sy…

The DECOST project team in Jordan held a workshop in Irbid to present their pilot community composting pilot to deal with urban organic wast…

DECOST project partners presented the results obtained after the implementation of several variants of community composting along the Mediterranean

The DECOST project has been able to promote similar experiences to introduce community composting in different Mediterranean realities.

The event was focused on the topic of circular economy and provided attendees with the opportunity to learn about various examples implement…

The presentation to the citizens of Atella was a significant opportunity to inform and educate the community about the new composters

The project has allowed to have direct contact with many stakeholders, public entities and citizens' associations that can play a very important role in improving waste m…

The concepts of home and community composting for urban organic waste management were presented in the 4th EMCEI conference, together with c…

It was a good opportunity to disseminate the concept of community composting and its benefits for small towns or residential neighbourhoods in cities

The University of Patras - Special Account for Research Funds, Greek partner of DECOST, is looking for staff members to be part of the DECOST team

The Environment for Europe (EfE) program is a unique regional platform at the highest level for dialogue on environment and sustainable deve…

Representatives of the University of Patras participated in the International Symposium and Workshops ““Sustainable Solutions at Times of Tr…

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The purpose of the event was to inform the local community of the Municipality of Aigialeia, in Greece, a…

The pilot of the decost project in Palestine adds a community option to the network of composters already deployed in the town of Anabta.

The users of the shared urban gardens in Potenza will be the main beneficiaries of the pilot test of the DECOST project in Italy

The presentation was made during the Session “Sustainable urban planning” of the CEMEPE/SECOTOX 2022 conference, to present part of the work that University of Patras’ team ha…

A workshop organised by The Galilee Society highlighted the need for connection and the collaboration with local administrations to increase the impact of the DECOST project.

Anabta's case study is enabling the study of social factors and prospects for participation in the project. The results showed that people in the target area are welcomin…

The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) has been celebrated all over the world, also in the DECOST community composting pilots in Sp…

The Mayor expressed his interest in further cooperation with the Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie team to continue the work, and to ensure the success of the project

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Some innovation projects from palestinian universities were presented in the exhibition, being the DECOST composting units one of the elemen…

The University of Patras organized the Workshop, “Sustainability and circular economy: The contribution of composting”. during the 4th International Exhibition "Verde.tec…

Thanks to the DECOST project, this educational institution will incorporate composting units in its own facilities.

Visitors and authorithies had the opportunity to see and touch one of the composters that the DECOST project is creating to implement its pi…

Joan Colón presented the positive impact of the DECOST pilots and its experience with community composting in Mediterranean towns

Dissemination activities continue in all the countries of the consortium, while the Italian pilot continues to make progress.

A recent meeting was held between the DECOST, REUSEMED, MED-InA, CLIMA and CEOMED projects.

The course counted with the participation of the future users of the community composting pilot and other citizens interested in composting.

The annual PATRAS IQ Exhibition promotes the interconnection of top research/technological achievements of the academic and research community and the private sector

Community composting will soon be complemented by local urban agriculture projects.

After the confirmation of the satisfaction of the first users of the new composters, the system will be extended to more households.

The students expressed their will to apply more composting experiences at their local school.

Discover how the project is engaging a wide range of stakeholders in Palestine and Jordan in the implementation of a new waste management system.

Dr. Munir gave lectures and training materials to students of the 9th and 10th grade on the subject of “Solid waste Management and Composting of Municipal Solid Organic Waste”

Lessons to students about waste management, the environmental situation in Palestine and its effects on people, agriculture and weather will…

The installation of new composting sites is supprted by a series of training about management of municipal organic waste.

The Spanish pilot in Masies de Roda receiced the visit of young students who had the opportunity to learn about composting and waste management.

The project is engaging active women from some associations in the public awareness activities about composting and waste management.

An intense awareness campaign is about to start to make composting the main strategy for the management of organic waste.

A group of young volunteers was trained to support the residents of the town of Anbata in the implementation of the new organic waste management system.

Palestine Technical University Khedouri announces the tendering procedure for the supply and installation of home and community units for composting.

The project will create 70 community composting sites along the Municipality of Al Saru

Consultancy services are required to implement a market analysis study related with municipal organic waste management systems. Deadline: 12/08/2021

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The Al Rafid Women Association, in Jordan, invited the DECOST Jordanian partners to present the project and its goals

The new composting system allows to manage the organic waste of the municipalities of Anabta and Kafr Rumman.

Young students from the municipality of ‘Les Masies de Roda’ were introduced to the community composting approach implemented by DECOST project.

Consultancy services are required to implement a market analysis study related with municipal organic waste management systems.

In Les Masies de Roda, Spain the first bags of compost produced entirely from the organic waste have been distributed to local residents,

If successful, the new system for organic waste management will be permanently integrated in the city waste management model.

The BETA Technological Center is looking for staff to support the management of the DECOST pilot site in Spain.

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The DECOST pilot activity in Les Masies de Roda, Spain allowed the development of an innovative combination of waste collection. First results are really optimistic.

The town of Anabta, in the region of Tulkarem, is moving quickly toward the full implemenation of a new model based on community composting to deal with organic waste.

The University of Basilicata is a new member of the DECOST partnership, to reinforce the implementation of the project in Italy.

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A network of 15 community composters will be installed in the municipality, which will allow to treat 100% of the organic waste.

Deadline for submitting applications is 30/09/2020.

The DECOST newsletter will allow you to stay up to date with the pilot experiences on organic waste management that will start soon.

Deadline for receiving offers is: 02/09/2020.

The project will reduce the amount of waste disposed in landfills, reintroducing the organic waste as fertilizer for urban agriculture.

Deadline for receiving offers is 13/07/2020.

The Jordan University of Science and Technology has launched an international tender to purchase the equipment for the DECOST pilot site in Jordan.

Deadline for receiving offers is 22/05/2020.

The University of Patras is looking to fill in 4 positions to perform research, technical and management activities under the DECOST project.

The DECOST project has allowed the publication of a scientific paper about Decentralized Community Composting in Italy, with a focus on the region of Basilacata.

The Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie and the Anabta municipality have signed an agreement for the implementation of the DECOST pilot site in Palestine.

The Palestine Technical University - Kadoorie is seeking a highly qualified Project Manager to join the DECOST team.

Apply unti 20 November 2019.

The BETA technological Center of the University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia, lead beneficiary of the DECOST project, is looking for an expert in treatment and valorization of organic waste.