Publications on zeolite

MUNICIPALITY OF N. ORESTIADA – Consensus reached on survey of industrial mineral site (ZEOLITE)

July 2014 is, at last, the month and year of Greek zeolite. After a long-standing campaign for Greek zeolite, we are now seeing the first tangible results. The Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate Change has given its approval for the technical study into the exploration of industrial minerals, specifically zeolite, covering an area of 99,161 stremmata at the ‘KOKKALO’ site in Petroto, in the municipality of Orestiada, Evros Prefecture, by the company ‘OLYMPOS S.A.’ in accordance with the provisions of Law 669/77. This authorisation was granted on the instructions of the Deputy Minister of the Environment, Energy and ... Read more

Prioritising the utilisation of Thrace’s zeolite. METHORIOS newspaper, Thursday 26 June 2014

HELLENIC REPUBLIC Komotini, 23 June 2014REGION OF EASTERN MACEDONIA – THRACE PRESS OFFICE Postal Address: 1 G. Kakoulidou Street, 69100 Komotini Tel: 25313 52150 Email: press.amth@gmail.com Website: http://www.pamth.gov.gr/ PRESS RELEASE: PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE EXPLOITATION OF THRACIAN ZEOLITE The promotion of Greek zeolite is no longer a vision but a reality for the Region of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace. The Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace–Thrace, Aris Giannakidis, during a meeting with Professor and strategic adviser Nikos Lygeros on Thursday 12 June, was briefed on the results of zeolite applications in the fields ofagriculture and the environment, and expressed ... Read more

With the approval on 11 June of the proposed amendment to the law implementing European decisions, tabled by Senator Monticelli of the Democratic Party, the ban on the use of refillable olive oil bottles in HO.RE.CA. establishments (bars, hotels, restaurants), thereby protecting consumers from blends produced in the establishments themselves or from the sale of low-quality, low-cost oils or those of unknown origin………….The same amendment also includes a requirement to state the term ‘blend’ on the label for products made from virgin olive oil and extra virgin olive oil originating from different countries.PASEGES source: http://kyparissiotis.blogspot.gr/2014/06/n.html

A successful co-operative, that of the asparagus growers of Nea Vyssa, exports its entire output and generates a turnover that many medium-sized businesses would envy.Nea Vyssa, a border village of 500 inhabitants in Thrace, offers lessons in cooperation and the rural economy. Its residents have managed to come to an agreement and work together towards a common goal. They set up an asparagus growers’ co-operative, joined its ranks en masse, and embarked on the difficult and labour-intensive task of growing asparagus. From the outset, their focus was on exports, as asparagus is not a product widely consumed in the Greek ... Read more

The promotion of Greek zeolite is no longer a vision but a reality for the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. Greek zeolite has literally been incorporated into the Region’s programme, as it is now aware of the benefits of zeolite. Many areas are already seeing tangible results in the agricultural sector following the incorporation and spraying of zeolite, and are now noticing the improved quality of their produce. The garlic from Nea Vyssa, which accounts for 70 per cent of national production, has now entered the harvesting phase. So we can all see the difference in the organoleptic properties. ... Read more

Antimicrobial effects of silver zeolite, silver zirconium phosphate silicate and silver zirconium phosphate against oral microorganisms

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The Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace, A. Giannakidis, on zeolite in THRAKINET, 10 April 2014. http://zeolado.gr/el/articles-zeolite-olive-oil-zeolite/292-the-regional-governor-of-eastern-macedonia-and-thrace,-a-giannakidis-on-zeolite.html

HELLENIC REPUBLIC, PREFECTURE OF EVROS, MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDROUPOLIS, D/DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICESDEPARTMENT FOR THE SUPPORT OF ELECTED BODIES FINANCE COMMITTEE DECISION NO. : 92 / 2014FROM MINUTES NO. 10 / 2014 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ALEXANDROUPOLIS SUBJECT: ‘Approval of expenditure and allocation of the relevant funds for the supply of zeolite to the Municipality of Alexandroupoli’. In Alexandroupoli today, 7 April 2014, on Monday at 12:00 pm, at the Municipal Offices, the Finance Committee held a meeting, following the written invitation dated 18714 / 2 April 2014, issued by its Chair, in ... Read more

If there are still people in Thrace who wonder what role the port of Alexandroupoli might play, the answer is simple. Over time, Alexandroupoli could become the ‘port of zeolite’ and associate its name with this strategic mineral resource that Thrace possesses. The existence of the railway line, which extends right into the port, opening up the possibility of transporting goods by train, is a major advantage that can easily be utilised in a rational and strategic manner. The link between the mineral deposits and the port, which provides access to the Aegean Sea and opens up the Mediterranean, is ... Read more