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EU member states’ incentives for the purchase of Electric Cars

The electric cars that will be launched in Europe this year are expected to be a starting point for the market in this particular category. After all, electric mobility is the antidote for the automotive industry to reduce the environmental footprint of vehicles, but also perhaps the only “chariot” for manufacturers to avoid hefty fines in the event of failure to meet the strict targets set by the European Union in relation to the average emissions of each group’s vehicle fleet.

Recycling of Electrical Appliances

Due to technological advances and the great reduction in production costs, electrical appliances are spreading rapidly, resulting in a rapid increase in the volume of their waste. Consequently, the most immediate and visible benefit of recycling appliances is the reduction in the volume of waste and the need for the creation of new landfills.

I Move Electric

The program, which officially launched on August 24, 2020 with a total budget of 100 million euros, concerns the subsidy of electric vehicles. According to the latest data, the "I Drive Electric" program has reached a turnover of 40 million euros.

“Free” 2 months on 2021 Traffic Fees – Who does it concern?

Until February 26, 2021, vehicle owners will be able to pay their 2021 Traffic Fees, as the Ministry of Finance has extended their payment and at the same time the deposit of license plates for those who wish to do so.

Traffic fees 2021: Extension until the end of February

The payment of traffic fees for 2021 will be extended. The electronic " deposit " of vehicle license plates will be done with a few clicks on your computer, laptop or smartphone.

Gov App: What is it and how to download it to your mobile phone

The gov.gr application for mobile devices that will allow citizens to have access at any time to all digitized Public Services via their mobile phone or tablet and to view all documents that have been issued electronically on their behalf, such as official declarations, authorizations and certificates.

Recycling of car catalysts

For the recycling of catalysts and the recovery of the precious metals contained in old catalysts, the pyrometallurgical method is utilized. Through pyrometallurgy, higher recovery rates of the metals Platinum , Palladium and Rhodium are achieved .

Registration of plates in 5 clicks

It only takes five clicks for vehicle owners to temporarily immobilise their vehicles through the special platform of the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE), called myCAR .

Annual Waste Report: Submission by 31/03/2021

Businesses must submit the annual waste report by March 31, 2021. Submission is made via the HMA's electronic platform .

METECO sponsors the theatrical production “Romeo and Juliet” of the NTNG

METECO supported the recent production of the State Theatre of Northern Greece (NTNG) “Romeo and Juliet – The

Recycling of Aluminum Frames

The Home Savings II Program enables homeowners to replace old aluminum frames. Replacing them with new frames leads to the energy upgrade of your home.

Aluminum Recycling in Europe

Aluminium recycling is part of the aluminium industry, which in Europe is worth €40 billion and directly or indirectly employs more than 1 million people. More specifically, there are 220 aluminium factories in Europe, many of which are small and medium-sized and family-owned businesses.

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