With unprecedented success, the Great Educational Recycling Competitions organized by TEXAN S.A., under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Religion, and Sports, have concluded. In total, more than 720 school classes from Attica, Crete, Peloponnese, and Chalkida participated actively, recycling 69,856,970 recyclable materials — an impressive number that reflects the dedication of the new generation to sustainability and environmental responsibility, crowning students as the Most Valuable Protectors (MVP) of Recycling.

Details by Region:

• Attica: In 42 municipalities, in cooperation with the Regional Union of Municipalities of Attica (PEDA), 26,779,051 items were recycled by 254 school classes.
• Crete: In 12 municipalities, in cooperation with the Unified Waste Management Association of Crete (ESDAK), 8,126,795 items were recycled by 180 school classes.
• Peloponnese: In 18 municipalities, in cooperation with the Waste Management Authority of Peloponnese (FODSA), 31,056,158 items were recycled by 195 school classes.
• Chalkida: In cooperation with the Municipality of Chalkida, 3,894,966 items were recycled by 91 school classes.

Winning School Classes – MVPs of Recycling

Attica:

• 1st Place: 5th Primary School of Korydallos (Class ST1) – 1,526,908 items
• 2nd Place: 2nd Primary School of Aspropyrgos (Class G1) – 1,035,634 items
• 3rd Place: 5th Gymnasium of Haidari (Class B4) – 931,637 items

Crete:

• 1st Place: 1st General Lyceum of Heraklion (Class A3) – 526,515 items
• 2nd Place: Gymnasium of Limenas Chersonisou (Class G3) – 387,585 items
• 3rd Place: 48th Primary School of Heraklion (Class E1) – 353,069 items

Peloponnese:

• 1st Place: 2nd Lyceum of Argos (Class B3) – 2,042,697 items
• 2nd Place: 1st EPAL Kalamata (Nursing Class) – 1,859,369 items
• 3rd Place: 1st General Lyceum of Argos (Class G4) – 1,854,702 items

Chalkida:

• 1st Place: General Lyceum of Drosia (Class A1) – 250,661 items
• 2nd Place: General Lyceum of Kanithos (Class B3) – 241,949 items
• 3rd Place: 5th Model Gymnasium of Chalkida (Class B1) – 235,588 items

Statement from TEXAN President, Apostolos Mourgos:

“This year’s participation exceeded all expectations. Children have proven that ecological awareness turns into action when there is a system, education, and collective effort. TECHAN continues to invest in cultivating environmental awareness among the next generation through innovative, high-tech recycling systems. Change can start from schools and local communities. Together with Giannis Antetokounmpo, MVP (Most Valuable Protector) & Recycling Ambassador of TEXAN in Greece, we continue to promote environmental awareness nationwide. Because in recycling, we are all a team. We are TECHAN!”

About TEXAN Recycling Centers:

TEXAN’s state-of-the-art recycling centers, with over 500 locations nationwide, served as the backbone for the success of the competitions. Students experienced firsthand the value of recycling at the source and saw how technology can connect with sustainable development.

These competitions are part of TECHAN’s broader corporate social responsibility initiatives, aiming to foster ecological awareness and teamwork for the protection of the environment.

Prizes for Winners:

• 1st Prize: A 5-day trip for all students of the class with the highest participation, to any European city of their choice.
• 2nd Prize: A 5-day trip for all students of the class with the second-highest participation, to any Greek city of their choice.
• 3rd Prize: A smartwatch for all students of the class with the third-highest participation.

Alternative prizes apply if the top two places are won by primary schools or kindergartens.

Also, due to the large participation, an additional prize of a smartwatch will be awarded to the winning class in each municipality (excluding municipalities with the top three winners).

TEXAN’s mission continues: investing in actions that increase citizen participation, especially among the younger generation, aiming to make recycling a natural part of everyday life.

More information at: recycling-center.gr