June 27, 2025

Cyprus 2025: LIFE PHARMADETOX at the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management

by sylvester in Events

The LIFE PHARMADETOX project was presented by NTUA researcher and PhD candidate E. Giouni during a dedicated session on LIFE-funded projects at the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management, held in Paphos, Cyprus, from 26 to 28 June 2025. The session was chaired by Dr. Psimmenos and Dr. Banousis from the Green Fund, alongside Dr. M. Papastavrou from the Cyprus Ministry of Environment. The presentation focused on PHARMADETOX’s innovative technologies for the removal of pharmaceutical residues from wastewater, addressing a critical emerging contaminant issue. E. Giouni emphasized the project’s contribution to safeguarding aquatic ecosystems and public health, as well as its alignment with EU environmental priorities and the Zero Pollution Action Plan. The session provided a constructive platform for exploring synergies among LIFE projects tackling water quality and pollution mitigation.