At EcoFest 2021 we learned to live our lives in… green!
The first days of this summer were χρώμα green. EcoFest 2021, held on June 4, 5 and 6, in the Water Square of the Municipality of Kallithea, dynamically brought to the fore a more sustainable way of life. The Hellenic Society of Energy Economy (HAEE), the Attica Region, and the Development Organization of the Attica Region, New Metropolitan Attica, called on the citizens to “live their lives in the green” and they responded.
Water Square became, for three consecutive days, a destination for young and old with original activities, workshops, games, music and many surprises, with a common denominator of environmental awareness, information and education.
The ribbon of the Organization was cut on Friday morning by the Attica Regional Governor, Mr. George Patoulis, while present at the inauguration were the Minister of Development and Investment, Mr. Adonis Georgiadis, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. George Amyrodos and the Deputy Minister Of Transport, Mrs. Ioannis Kefalogiannis, the Deputy Minister of Education and Religions, Mrs. Zetta Makri, US Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, and other prominent politicians.
The Ambassadors of EcoFest, the “Dragon” of Greek basketball, Panagiotis Giannakis, the founder of Andydote Fashion Fair, Antigoni Vintiadis, the CEO and founder of the start-up company “PHEE”, Stavros Tsombanis stood out with their presence and participation in actions , the beloved actress Dora Makrygianni and the chef and official representative of Greece in the EU campaign. “Taste the Ocean”, George Tsoulis.
EcoFashion, EcoLiving, EcoMobility, EcoCooking, Recycling and EcoFun, were the thematic sections of the activities we enjoyed.
We got to know ethical fashion with the help of famous designers and experts, who showed us how to use sustainable and recyclable materials to create beautiful clothes, which even reached a fashion show! We also learned about home solutions that have a positive impact on the environment, after a tour of the “smart”, green house. However, there were also “green rides” with electric cars, skates, and bicycles, which introduced us to the advantages of electric propulsion.
We gained knowledge about zero food waste, smart sorting and food management, watching cooking shows and workshops by well-known chefs, for the benefit of our health and the environment. In addition, we learned how to apply ecological habits daily, recycling electrical appliances, clothes, waste and batteries. Finally, the little Ecoists developed their ecological consciousness through workshops, performances, quizzes and other activities that will be unforgettable.
The all-time classic Michalis Hatzigiannis, the multi-talented George Sampanis and the explosive Josephine gave the musical note that closed every day of the three days with live Unplugged Sessions from Dromo 89.8.
None of the above would have been realized without the valuable contribution of the Siggelidis Group, Major Sponsor of the Organization, whom we warmly thank.
Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors, PPC and Hellenic Petroleum, the Silver Sponsor, National Bank and all the Supporters.
Watch excerpts from the three-day event in the EcoFest 2021 video.
The presence of the Sponsors at EcoFest 2021
SYGGELIDIS GROUP
The Siggelidis Group declared a resounding “present” at EcoFest 2021, announcing to the general public all the electrified versions of models of the brands Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles and Mazda, which it represents in the Greek market.
As part of the sponsorship of the Siggelidis Group, Peugeot statically presented the popular models e-208, e-2008, 3008HYBRID4 as well as the e-Expert from the range of its light professional. The presence of Peugeot was enriched by the electric bicycles of the French brand, which were at the disposal of the visitors, for test driving.
Citroën presented its new Crossover, ë-C4 C-Cross and the flagship of the range, the C5 Aircross Plug-in-Hybrid, as well as the ë-Jumpy that was named Van Of The Year 2021. Their first appearance on Greek soil made two AMIs, which are Citroën’s vision for the future and excited the public!
DS Automobiles has introduced the Premium Urban SUV DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, as well as the luxurious and powerful DS 7 Crossback E-Tense Plug-in Hybrid 4X4.
Mazda participated in Ecofest with the brand’s first all-electric car, the award-winning MX-30. Equipped with the revolutionary e-Skyactiv engine.
At the same time, the visitors of the exhibition had for three days, the opportunity to do a test drive on a predetermined route accompanied by a salesman.
PPC
PPC participated in EcoFest 2021, electrifying the festival from Renewable Energy Sources through GreenPass. During the three-day celebration, he welcomed the public in the “smart home”, charged the cars of the
with modern electric chargers installed in the parking lots of Water Square and distributed ecological gifts. At PPC, the transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future is a commitment.
Greek petroleum
HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group is a leading player in the energy transition and is developing its strategy for sustainable development. His participation in EcoFest 2021 highlighted the use of modern electric chargers and promoted the training workshop, in the form of Digital Quiz Game, for the diffusion of the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030. The Quiz is based on the contents of the Earth Suitcase 2030, through which simple objects of our daily life become tools of awareness and invites the New Generation to contribute to the global effort for a better tomorrow.
National Bank
Consistent in its role as “Energy Bank”, the National Bank has supported EcoFest 2021. The National Bank promotes action plans aimed at saving energy and natural resources, streamlining business travel and encouraging the use of public transport, effective paper and solid waste management, the application of environmental criteria to procurement, the implementation of policy analysis and environmental risk assessment in investment and credit processes.
AB VASILOPOULOS
As part of the #allazoumesinithies campaign, AB Vassilopoulos participated in EcoFest 2021 with the modern double-decker bus that travels the message of recycling throughout Greece and is a unique model Center. At the same time, the audience who visited Water Square enjoyed 2 unique workshops with Madame Ginger and Anna Halikia and learned how to use materials that could be thrown or left in our fridge and cupboard, in delicious savory and sweet creations against waste food!
TOUCH
Aiming to raise public awareness and participation in the recycling program, Afis participated in EcoFest 2021 and taught us that recycling a battery saves 80% energy, reduces carbon dioxide by 1%, saves 1m³ soil and protects 400m³ water! You recycle batteries ς You regain energy and power!
ΔΕΔΔΗΕ
HEDNO participated as a Supporter of EcoFest 2021 since Sustainable Development is the core of the strategic corporate social responsibility adopted by the Company, from the first day of its operation, as the central role it plays in the Greek electricity market, makes absolutely imperative the formation of a culture focusing on man and the environment. HEDNO has a key role in the transition of the Greek energy market to a market of active consumers and new environmentally friendly technologies, while successfully implementing all the goals of ESEK for the next decade.
DESFA
DESFA had a dynamic presence through its own eco-stand at EcoFest 2021, presenting how a large network of gas installations throughout Greece can coexist harmoniously with the natural environment, recording impressive performance in the field of reducing CO2 emissions and consuming now in all the privately owned facilities of the “green” electricity from Renewable Energy Sources. In addition, in the context of EcoFest 2021, DESFA and We4All, implemented a voluntary Cleaning Action of the beach “Varea Megaron”, leaving behind a crystal clear beach, while the Basketball team of DESFA “shone” in EcoFest 2021 3on3 Basketball Tourn environmental awareness, winning 2nd place.
ZAGORI
Zagori Go Green refreshed us throughout the three days, taught us how to reduce our environmental footprint, and made young and old aware of the value of recycling and reusing the large volume of plastic used. Zagori Go Green bottles are made of 30% recycled plastic and 100% recyclable and were designed precisely to reduce the use of new plastic in packaging.
SPYROPOULOS SA
SPYROPOULOS SA with its participation in EcoFest highlighted the strategic role of RES as a lever for sustainable development, environmental protection and ecological awareness. The conquest of the 1st place by the basketball team of the company in the 3on3 tournament gave a pleasant note to the event.
NATURAL GAS HELLENIC ENERGY COMPANY
At the Energy Kiosk of Natural Gas – Hellenic Energy Company, visitors had the opportunity to interactively drive an electric vehicle in the smart city of Natural Gas. At the same time, the visitors were “filled” with energy from the company’s electric chargers and were informed about the electric drive and the new energy products of Natural Gas.
AKUO ENERGY GREECE
Akuo Energy, given its commitment to creating an energy sustainable world, presented for the first time in Greece
public, its innovative product, photovoltaic sun style roof. In addition, Aquo Energy Greece, a practical supporter and helper of every effort to promote culture and the environment, acquired 4 works of art by young artists auctioned at the Art Exhibition by students of the School of Fine Arts on the subject of Environment, giving the message that “All together, we can to create a new, green way of life and to highlight the importance of environmental culture “.
COCO-MAT.bike
COCO-MAT.bike, faithful to its commitment to make the world greener, participated in EcoFest, giving rich gifts of environmental importance to the public. We met the most beautiful and ecological way to move in the city with the new electric and conventional wooden bicycles of Coco-mat bike, while we learned about how a white linden tree trunk (fence) can become a handmade, unbreakable, electric, but and conventional wooden bicycle!
ELECTRIC MOTO HELLAS
At EcoFest we met and tested the electric motorcycles from Electric Moto Hellas. We moved in the smartest and most environmentally friendly way with the company’s new electric scooters on a demarcated and marked route safely.
HUAWEI
Huawei, in collaboration with the Municipality of Kallithea and starring the students of the primary schools of Kallithea, highlighted the importance of EcoLiving but also the dreams and concerns of the students for the green cities through a special action. Huawei awarded the students with the three best paintings by donating three tablets in a symbolic ceremony.
MC CHARGERS
MC Chargers participated in EcoFest 2021 showing visitors high-performance electric vehicle charging stations, as well as peripherals for electric passenger cars and buses.
ORIENT BIKES
At EcoFest we discovered a new ecological way of moving with the latest models of conventional and electric Greek bicycles of Orient Bikes! For young and old, for sportsmen or not, Orient Bikes bikes are the best way to exercise and move around sustainably.
SYSTEMS S.A.
The visitors of EcoFest also showed great interest in the new chargers of the company Systems S.A. public and domestic use, ideal for a wide range of electric passenger cars.
VINCI ENERGIES
Vinci Energies, the energy arm of the construction group of the same name, a pioneer in the field of energy transition, energy storage systems, “smart” street lighting and electric vehicle charging, gave a strong presence at EcoFest.
EcoFest 2021 was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment & Energy, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Education and Religions, ENPE, KEDE and EOK.
Strategic Partners: Municipality of Kallithea, Institute of Circular Economy and Climate Change of EPLO, IEK AKMH
Academic Partner: University of West Attica
Major Sponsor of the Event: Siggelidis Group – Official Importer of Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles brands
Gold Sponsors: PPC, Hellenic Petroleum
Silver Sponsor: National Bank
Supporters: AB Vassilopoulos, Afis, HEDNO, DESFA, EYDAP, ZAGORI, OASA, Spyropoulos SA, Natural Gas Hellenic Energy Company, Akuo Energy Greece, COCO-MAT.bike, Electric Moto, MC Chargers, Orient Bikes, Systems S. , Vinci Energies
Communication Sponsors: DROMOS 89.8, insider.gr
Means of Promotion: e-daily.gr, infokids.gr, naturanrg.gr, transportationgr.gr
