Changing attitudes toward waste through community action.
Education
We believe that education is key to changing attitudes toward waste — one school visit at a time.
Did You Know?
Facts that will change how you see a can
Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a laptop for 11 hours
Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to listen to a full album on an iPod
Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours
A recycled can can be back on store shelves in just 60 days
Aluminium cans take 500 years to decompose in landfill
Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing it from virgin ore
One tonne of recycled aluminium saves 14,000 kWh electricity, 6,295 litres of oil and 3,881m² of landfill space
One tonne of recycled aluminium prevents 9 tonnes of CO2 emissions
What we recycle — anything made from aluminium. Use a magnet to test: if it doesn't stick, it's aluminium
Education & Outreach
Inspiring the next generation of recyclers
Our volunteers regularly visit schools, youth groups, and community centres to give talks about recycling, sustainability, and how small individual actions can make a big difference.
Teachers can request age-appropriate educational packs to use in the classroom — contact us and we'll send you materials tailored to your students.
We also host guided visits to our recycling centre in Nicosia, where children can see the recycling process in action.
School & Community Visits
Our volunteers visit schools and community organisations across Cyprus to deliver interactive talks on recycling and sustainability.
- Interactive sessions for all ages
- Topics: recycling, sustainability, reducing waste
- Available in English and Greek
Events
Cans For Kids hosts regular social and fundraising events open to everyone.
- Monthly Quiz Nights (English & Greek)
- Community clean-ups
- Educational open days at our recycling centre
Regular Events
News & Media
Stay up to date with our latest news and milestones.
For media inquiries, contact us.
Contact usReady to put those cans to good use?
Find your nearest can bank and start recycling today — or bring your school group to see the recycling process in action.