Zeolite in the Consumer Goods Industry

Zeolite extraction sites in the Petrota-Trigono area of Orestiada, where vast reserves of high-quality natural zeolite have been identified, were visited by the newly elected Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace, Mr Giorgos Pavlidis, accompanied by the Deputy Regional Governor of Evros, Mr Dimitris Petrović, and regional councillors. “Our presence here, at the site where a rare rock formation has been discovered – a treasure for our country and for Europe, found in vast quantities – has three objectives,” noted Mr Pavlidis, and explained: “Firstly, to raise the profile of our Region’s natural zeolite, the Thracian Zeolite. Secondly, to ... Read more

The new Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace at the zeolite deposit in Petrota, Orestiada, on 17 August 2014.

Two New Democracy MPs from Thrace have accused officials of serving personal interests by failing to exploit Thrace’s zeolite reserves. They are Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, former ministers, who do not, however, name the personal interests they are denouncing. At the same time, and after a three-year delay, the Greek courts have dismissed, on technical grounds, an appeal by the company concerned regarding the exploitation of zeolite in Thrace. Despite the fact that a public prosecutor’s investigation is calling for an inquiry into the responsibilities and omissions of former and current members of the government regarding the suspension of ... Read more

By bringing this issue to the fore, Greek zeolite is effectively mobilising the Greek authorities, not only because of the bureaucracy, but because certain factors relating to the environment and human health are of the utmost importance. Greek zeolite must set an example in this sector, because we have had enough of unacceptable licences being granted in our country in a bizarre manner, creating problems with irreversible consequences. Thrace and Macedonia are constantly under such pressure, and we want Greek zeolite s to be beyond reproach in terms of procedure as well. It is therefore indeed important that we closely ... Read more

Funding decision – approval of the project with the acronym ‘HierZeo4Biofuel’ and the title ‘Nanostructured Zeolites with a Hierarchical Structure for the Sustainable Production of Second-Generation Biofuels’ under the Operational Programme ‘Education and Lifelong Learning 2007–2013’ – ‘ARISTEIA II’Action Proposal code: 4778 Beneficiary: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) nanodomimenoi-zeolithoi

The new phase for zeolite stems from a strategic combination of applications and licensing. The former demonstrate to producers in practical terms what zeolite offers in terms of product quality and increased production. The latter, with the first licence granted, are beginning to attract investment interest, and the number of candidates for deposit sites is increasing. This strategic combination is yielding its first results, and we have an ever-increasing amount of technical and scientific data. Thrace is at the heart of this collaboration and is demonstrating that it has taken the issue seriously, even at an institutional level. Applications on ... Read more

A question was put to the Ministers for the Environment, Finance, Development and Rural Development, as well as the Minister for Macedonia and Thrace, was tabled by New Democracy MPs Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, raising the issue of the utilisation of zeolite in Thrace. As they state: One of the greatest opportunities for development in our country’s agricultural sector, as well as in other sectors, lies in the exploitation and use of zeolite, large deposits of which are found in the region of Thrace. Unfortunately, however, for procedural and legal reasons, as well as to serve personal interests, this ... Read more

The fight for sugar factories in Greece is a national issue and we must not limit it to local concerns. Greece has the capacity to produce high-quality sugar and must not only continue but also increase its production. This objective is not unattainable, as there is potential for the use of zeolite in this sector as well. The discussions held at the Nea Orestiada factory are not only encouraging but also allow us to foresee its immediate application in crop cultivation. The idea, therefore, is not simply to support a structure and infrastructure that some may regard as outdated, nor ... Read more

Zeolite at the Didymoteicho and Maistro sports grounds. Methorios newspaper Residents of Evros, in collaboration with the local councils, decided to make use of the beneficial properties of zeolite. Consequently, last week, zeolite was applied to the turf at the sports ground of A.O. Maistro, as well as at the Didymoteicho sports ground. The work, as well as the briefing on the beneficial properties of zeolite, was carried out by staff from the Department of Parks and Green Spaces of the Municipality of Alexandroupoli, whilst in Didymoteicho the work was carried out by the ‘Kastropolites’ Association, as well as by ... Read more

Zeolite-grown vegetables, trees, flowers and vines by Grigoris Azoridis, grown from traditional seeds in Nea Orestiada, 4 August 2014

  Electron microscope image (x40,000) of zeolite (clinoptilolite) The best-known zeolite region in Greece is in the northern part of the Prefecture of Evros, with the zeolite formations extending into Bulgarian territory, where they are being extensively mined by a Greek company, whilst on Greek territory there is no mining activity whatsoever, as the Greek company’s efforts to acquire mining rights have become embroiled in a long-running legal disputeregarding the acquisition of exploitation rights. It should be emphasised here that extensive and successful research into the applications of Greek zeolites has been carried out by the Professor of Geology at ... Read more

Zeolite analysis – Kokkalo area. http://www.olympus-minerals.com/misc/213670.pdf