Greek Zeolite

Georgios Pavlidis, Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, discusses Thrace, the Thessaloniki International Fair and zeolite on Delta TV, 5 September 2014

PRESS RELEASE SUBJECT: ‘Participation of the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair’ The Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is participating again this year in the 79th Thessaloniki International Fair, which takes place from 6 to 14 September 2014. In line with the themes of ENTREPRENEURSHIP and INNOVATION set by the TIF this year, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is represented by pioneering companies active both in the field of new technologies and equipment, and in the production of innovative essential goods from the wider region. The Region of Eastern Macedonia and ... Read more

Lecture by Nikos Lygeros on the topic: ‘EEZ, Zeolite, Innovation’. Moires Community Centre. Saturday 30 August 2014.

Regional Governor Giorgos Pavlidis has a packed schedule; as we all know, he works tirelessly, and a single phone call on Saturday morning meant he had to deal three matters: the TAP pipeline, zeolite and the manufacture of Greek machinery, which must now earn the trust of the Greek people. He informed us, whilst returning from Kavala, that regarding the TAP pipeline there are some difficulties in bringing the discussions to a successful conclusion; however, as he emphasised, the whole process is on the right track. Responding to a question about zeolite, he explained that, through microparticle processing, those who ... Read more

Interview with Nikos Lygeros on Xanthi Municipal Radio, 25 August 2014

Structural framework of Greek Eulandite HEU-type zeolite http://izasc.ethz.ch/fmi/xsl/IZA-SC/ftc_fw.xsl?-db=Atlas_main&-lay=web&STC=HEU&-find

Greek quality and innovation – Nikos Lygeros When you have a country like our homeland and you wonder what you can do, it is simply a matter of intelligence – or rather, a lack thereof. Greece is characterised by the sun and the sea, which are vast sources of energy. We now know that we have large reserves of hydrocarbons and, through our Exclusive Economic Zone, we can exploit them rationally and strategically. We also have high-quality zeolite, and in large quantities at that; in its form as clinoptilolite , it has a vast array of applications across many sectors. ... Read more

Incorporating zeolite into a parrot’s diet and environment 10/01/2014

‘From olive oil to zeolado (zeolite olive oil)’ was the title of Nikos Lygeros’s talk in Filiatra on Thursday evening at the Vorreio Cultural Centre, where the distinguished Greek professor spoke about the properties and multiple uses of zeolite, which is found in abundance in Greece. Focusing his talk mainly on its applications in agriculture, he highlighted the significant benefits it can bring to crop production, as when applied to the soil it reduces the need for fertilisers, retains nutrients in the upper soil layers, retains moisture and releases it gradually, whilst, where it has been used, it has shown ... Read more

By SAKIS APOSTOLAKIS sakisapostolakis0(at)gmail.com They are being stubborn about not making use of zeolite. It is important that the zeolite from Thrace is utilised within Greece, so as to generate more revenue for the country. It is of paramount importance that farmers have access to the mineral at producer prices rather than market prices. The new regional governor is expected to come up against the personal interests that are hindering the exploitation of Thrace’s zeolite – interests which were recently denounced in a parliamentary question by two former New Democracy ministers and regional MPs, Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, the ... Read more

N. Lygeros Now that we have finally embarked on the process of promoting zeolite, we must publicise it as a product as quickly as possible and ensure it gains international recognition. In this context, we must address the issue of the protected designation of origin seriously, strategically and rationally. Because this is not just any zeolite, but the zeolite from our region of Thrace. ‘Thracian zeolite’ must be a designation that transforms the situation at a local level. This is because Thrace has a product with many applications across numerous sectors. Thus, the Thessaloniki International Fair is a good opportunity ... Read more

The new Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Giorgos Pavlidis from Petrota, Evros: The vast deposits of natural zeolite must be utilised. 17/08/2014