Ongoing Projects

UEST works in close cooperation with competent Ministries and other Governmental agencies, as well as various European and International Organizations, providing environmental management inputs for the development and implementation of national strategies and action plans.

Development of an integrated strategy for reducing the carbon footprint in the food industry sector, FOODPRINT, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE13 ENV/GR/000958, 2014-2018

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Development and demonstration of an innovative method of converting waste into bioethanol, European Commission, Waste2Bio, LIFE+, LIFE11 ENV/GR/000949, 2012-2016

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Sustainable management of livestock waste for the removal/recovery of nutrients, LIVE-WASTE, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE12 ENV/CY/000544, 2013 – 2016

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Research project for the determination of the optimum integrated management scheme for biowaste and green waste of the Municipality of Dionysos, 2015


Integrated management of biowaste of the Municipality of Athens, 2015


Research for the development and the design of an integrated scheme for the management of the solid waste generated in Naxos, Municipality of Naxos & Small Kyklades, 2015


Investigation of the optimum integrated management scheme for municipal solid waste in the Municipality of Volvi targeting at waste utilization & preparation of local management plan, 2015


Investigation of the optimum integrated management scheme for municipal solid waste in the Municipality of Delta targeting at waste utilization & preparation of local management plan, 2015


Investigation of the optimum integrated management scheme for municipal solid waste in the Municipality of Amarousion targeting at waste utilization, 2015


Development of a system for the integrated management of the separated at source biowaste in the Municipality of Heraklion in Attica, 2014-2015


Development and demonstration of an ecological, innovative system for in house waste recycling, European Commission, Recycling@Home, LIFE+, LIFE11 ENV/GR/000950, 2012-2015

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Development of an innovative, compact system that combines biological treatment technologies for the sustainable and environmental management of organic waste streams that are produced from different types of food processing industries, FOODINBIO, ARISTEIA, 2012-2015

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Development and implementation of a demonstration system on Integrated Solid Waste Management for Tinos in line with the Waste Framework Directive, ISWM-TINOS, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE10 ENV/GR/000610, 2011-2015

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Development and application of environmental management systems in the framework of Integrated Product Policy at the industrial sectors of textile and food production, IPP-TEXFOOD, General Secretariat for Research & Technology, 2012-2015

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Green ENERGy for ISlands (GENERGIS) will study and report paths towards the renewable energy autonomy of Skyros island in Greece, 2013-2015

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MED-ISOLAE: Mediterranean Islands Sustainability Iso-Based Action Plan 2006-2015, INTERREG III, European Commission

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Research for the development and the design of an integrated scheme for the management of the solid waste generated in Naxos, Municipality of Naxos & Small Kyklades, 2014


Development of a system for the integrated management of municipal solid waste of the Municipality of Sparti, Municipality of Sparti, 2014


Development of an optimization-based simulation platform for modeling and analysis of freight transport operations through marine container terminals, with the objective of improving productivity and measuring environmental and economic implications, COMPETE, THALIS project (in collaboration with CERTH and AUTH), 2012 – 2014


Integrated management of bio-waste in Greece – The case study of Athens, ATHENS-BIOWASTE, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE10 ENV/GR/000605, 2011-2014

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Development of knowledge-based web services to promote and advance Industrial Symbiosis in Europe,eSYMBIOSIS, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE09 ENV/GR/000300, 2010-2014

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Research Infrastructure for the Study of Corrosion in Concrete Steel Reinforcement and Improvement of the Structural Integrity of Cyprus Buildings, STEELCOR, NEW INFRASTRUCTURE, Research Promotion Foundation, 2012-2014

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Development of a national strategy for adaptation to climate change adverse impacts in Cyprus,CYPADAPT, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE10 ENV/CY/000723, 2011-2014

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Development of an advanced innovative energy autonomous system for the treatment of brine from seawater desalination plants, SOL-BRINE, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE09 ENV/GR/000299, 2010-2013

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New generation, high energy and power density supercapacitor based storage system, HESCAP, European Commission, FP7, 2010 – 2013

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Demonstration of an integrated waste-to-energy system for energy generation from biodegradable organic waste and wastewater, INTERWASTE, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE 08/ENV/CY/00457, 2010 – 2013

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Integrated plan for the management of the municipal solid waste generated in Nestos Municipality, Nestos Municipality, 2012-2013


Development and implementation of an exemplar, self-sufficient, brackish water treatment pilot plant for the production of drinking water in communities of Jordan, Greek Ministry of Exterior, 2009 – 2013

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Study for the optimization of the production processes and waste management in the Hellenic Air Corporation, Hellenic Air Corporation, 2010 – 2012


Strategic Planning Towards Carbon Neutrality in Tourism Accommodation Sector, CARBONTOUR, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE09 ENV/GR/000297, 2010 – 2012

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Development and demonstration of an innovative household dryer for the treatment of organic waste, DRYWASTE, European Commission, LIFE+, LIFE08 ENV/GR/000566, 2010 – 2012

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Preparation of Solid Waste Management Measures in Levski, Borovo, Veliko Tarnovo and Varna Regions (EuropeAid/124485/D/SV/BG), 2009-2011, Ministry of Environment and Water in the Republic of Bulgaria (in collaboration with ENVIROPLAN SA & KOCKS)


Control and Monitoring of the quality of the sea environment in the area of the installation of Hellenic Petroleum Refinery in Eleusina, Hellenic Petroleum, 2009 – 2011


Waste for sustainable solid waste management planning and promotion of integrated decision tools in the Balkan region, BALKWASTE, LIFE PROJECT, 2009-2011, European Commission

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Research and Revision of the Peripheral Planning for the Management of Solid Waste in Crete, Crete Region, 2010-2011


Research and Strategic Environmental Assessment Study for the the Peripheral Planning for the Management of Solid Waste in Crete, Crete Region, 2010 – 2011

Integrated management of industrial wastewater and sewage of the greater area of Oinofita – Sximatari, 2009-2010, Greek Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning & Public Works


Development of collaboration with the Athens Water Supply & Sewerage Company (EYDAP) in the field of water and wastewater management, EYDAP, 2010


Pilot application of thermal waste treatment system using plasma technology in Mykonos, 2009-2010, Municipality of Mykonos


Development and operation of an integrated, energy efficient membrane system for the advance treatment of wastewater in Cyprus, 2008-2010, Research Promotion Foundation (Cyprus)

Update / revision of the strategy for waste management in accordance to the Law No. 215(I)/2002 for the management of solid and hazardous waste, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environment of Cyprus, 2007 – 2009


Management and Valorisation of Solid Domestic Waste for the Small Urban Communities in Morocco, WasteSUM , LIFE-3rd Countries, 2007-2009, European Commission

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Design and Application of an Innovative Composting Unit for the Effective Treatment of Sludge and other Biodegradable Organic Waste in Morocco’, MOROCOMP, LIFE-3rd Countries, 2006-2008, European Commission.

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Sustainable Construction in Public and Private Works through IPP approach, SUSCON, LIFE Environment, 2005-2008, European Commission.

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Assistance in promoting solutions regarding recycling and use of recycled materials from End-of-Life Vehicles in Romania, EuropeAid/122959/D/SER/RO, 2007 – 2008 (in collaboration with ENVIROPLAN SA).


Promotion of integrated environmental and safety management practices for industry in the Kaliningrad Region, ESMAK, LIFE-3rd Countries, 2006–2008, European Commission (link to Infolibrary).


Capacity Building of the State Hazardous Waste Management Agency in Latvia, Twinning Light Project LV 2006/IB/EN/01 TL, 2007-2008, in Collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, European Commission.

Implementation and enforcement of the environmental Acquis focussed on domestic waste management – REPA Bacau, European Commission, Twinning Project RO 2004/IB/EN/06, 2006-2007.


Starting with the promotion of IPP approach in Mediterranean countries, Start-IPP, LIFE-Environment, 2004-2007, European Commission.

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Integrated Product Policy in the Telecommunication Sector, IPP-Tel, LIFE-Environment, 2004-2007, European Commission.

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Development of tools and guidelines for the promotion of the sustainable urban wastewater treatment and reuse in the agricultural production in the Mediterranean countries, MEDAWARE, 2003-2007, MEDA projects, European Commission.

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Investigation and optimization of systems employing zeolite and other minerals for environmental applications, Ministry of Education and Religions, Pythagoras Programme, 2004-2006.

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Promotion and Implementation of Systems for the Production of High Quality Compost from Biodegradable Household Waste separated at Source, COMWASTE, LIFE-Environment, 2004-2006.

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Development of best management systems for high priority waste streams in Cyprus, KYPROS, LIFE-3rd Countries 2004-2006, European Commission.

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Development and implementation of an integrated system for the control and monitoring of the urban wastewater treatment plant in Cyprus, COMWATER, 2002-2005, LIFE – 3rd Countries Programme, European Commission.

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Implementation of the integrated prevention and pollution control Directive (IPPC) in Slovak Republic, Twinning Project, SK/02/IB/EN/02, 2003 – 2005.

Development of Research activity regarding the waste management in Europe, European Environmental Agency, 2001-2004.


Development of methods and tools for the collection of information related to generation and management of i) basic metals waste and ii) inorganic fertilizers waste, Eurostat, 2003-2004.


Waste and resources. Background study paper for Sub-Report 1: Household consumption, European Topic Centre on Waste and Material Flows, European Environment Agency, June, 2004.

Collection of data related to the waste produced by: (i) Constructions, demolitions and excavations, (ii) Mining and quarrying activities, Eurostat, 2002-2003.


Design, construction, and operation of a pilot plant for the composting of the liquid waste of oil-factory, Research Promotion Foundation of Cyprus, 2001-2003.


Development and implementation of methodology for the management of industrial sludge which contains hazardous substances, Research Promotion Foundation of Cyprus, 2001-2003.

Development of a demonstration plasma gasification / vitrification unit for the treatment of hazardous wastes, LIFE-Environment, Directorate General XI, 1998-2002.

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Preparation of a feasibility study for the management of hazardous waste in Armed Forces of Greece, General Headquarters of Air Forces of Greece, 2002.


Hazardous waste management plan on national level and development of technical specifications for the management of hazardous waste and waste oils, ETERPS Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1999-2002.


Strategic management scheme and technical specifications for the management of solid waste (hazardous and non hazardous) in Cyprus, Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus, 2000-2002.

Integrated Control of Industrial Pollution and Chemical Substances in Cyprus, LIFE-Third Countries, European Commission, 1999-2001.

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Development of a methodology for the inventory of industrial wastewater at a national level, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1999-2001.


Provision of advice services for the establishment of management system regarding packaging materials and their waste, Cypriot Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus, 2001.


Integrated Control of Industrial Pollution and Chemical Substances in Cyprus, LIFE-Third Countries, European Commission, Directorate General XI, 1998-2001.

Improvement of compost quality produced from municipal waste and sludge, by using natural zeolite, Greece, Institution of Geological and Mining Research, Greece, 2000.


Development of an Integrated Scheme for the management of solid waste produced in Cyprus, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 2000.


Design of a mechanical recycling and composting plant in the area of Thessaloniki, Greece, Association of Communities and Municipalities of Thessaloniki Region, Greece, 2000.


Technical Development and Demonstration of closed-loop procedures in electroplating and metal chemistry using solar energy or waste heat to avoid wastewater and to minimize solid waste which can be utilized, DG XII, INCO DC, 1998-2000.


Safety Management Systems for Major Accidents Hazards in Small and Medium Enterpises, SMMARTEN, European Commission JRC, Major Accident Bureau, Institute for Systems, Informatics and Safety, 1998-2000.

Preliminary research on the installation of a mechanical recycling plant in the area of Ano Liosia, Greece, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region (ACMAR), 1999.


Improvement of compost quality produced from municipal waste and sludge, Institution of Geological and Mining Research, 1998-1999.


Development of an Integrated Management Scheme for Municipal and Industrial Solid Waste at a National Level, Greece’, Ministry of Environment, National Planning and Public Works, 1999.


Design and development of a database concerning the waste management in Greece, Secretary General for Research and Technology, 1999.


Assessment of the quality of hospital waste in Attika Region, Greece Company ANSALDO-ΕΡΓΟΚΑΤ, 1999.


Development of a Plastic Recycling Scheme, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region (ACMAR), 1998-1999.


Environmental Impact Assessment for the RDF thermal treatment unit produced from the waste recycling plant in Athens, Greece, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region (ACMAR), 1999.


Design of a central unit for the treatment of wastewater generated in the Viotia Prefecture Region, 1999.


Survey of Occupational Problems and Risks Related to Indoor Conditions in Hospitals Operating Rooms, Ministry of Labour, 1997- 1999.

Development of an Integrated Management Scheme for Municipal and Industrial Wastes at a National Level, Ministry of Environment, National Planning and Public Works, 1998.


Medact the Aphrodite project, LIFE-Third Countries, Directorate General XI, 1997-1998.


Process development for the removal of heavy metals from the sewage sludge, Secretary General for Research and Technology, Greece, 1998.

Evaluation of the emissions and hazards caused by major accidents inside the industrial units, Ministry of Development, 1997.


Waste management of Aegean islands, Ministry of Aegean, 1997.


Municipal waste management in Paphos, Local authorities of Paphos, Cyprus, 1997.


Preliminary Research on the Development of an Inventory of Solid Wastes at a National Level, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1997.


Development of Technical Specifications for a Municipal Waste Thermal Processing Unit Installation in the Island of Aigina, DGXVI, Cohesion Fund, 1997.


Development of guidelines and specifications for the implementation of an inventory programme for wastewater at a national level, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1997.


Integrated emissions inventories for industrial wastes in Viotia region, Greece – Design of a centralized facility for waste treatment, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1997.

Development of an inventory of industrial wastewaters at a national level, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1996.


Development of a methodology for implementation of SEVEZO Directive – Evaluation of the hazards caused by major accidents in the greater area, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1996.


Development of an inventory of VOC emissions from industrial and related facilities, Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1996.


Implementation of the integrated pollution prevention and control directive (IPPC), Ministry of Environment, Regional Planning and Public Works, 1996.


Study of Environmental Impact Assessment at the technological park of Lavrio, Committee for the Technological Park of Lavrio, 1996.


Management of chemical substances in Greece, Chemical Safety International, 1996.


Evaluation and use of compost produced from sludge and the organic fraction of municipal waste, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, 1996.


Process development for the removal of heavy metals from the sewage sludge, Secretary General for Research and Technology, 1996.


The effectiveness of instruments for environmental policies in the field of industry regulating packaging and transport of hazardous waste, DG XII, INSTRUFECT, 1996.


Environmental impact assessment study from the establishment of a mechanical recycling plant and landfill in the East-West part of the Attica Region, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, 1996.


Environmental impact assessment study from the establishment of a mechanical recycling plant and landfill in the Northern part of the Attica Region, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, 1996.

New Stabilization/Solidification Technologies for the Prevention of Underground Water Contamination from Industrial Waste, DG XII AVICENNE, 1995.


Ecological and environmental monitoring and simulation system for management decision support in urban areas, ECOSIM, Environment and Telematics, DGXIII, 1995.

Management of Hospital Waste, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1994.


Assessment on Industrial Waste at a national level, Cyprus 1994, Ministry of Labor and Social Investments.


Indoor Air Quality, DG XII Joule Programme, 1994.


European Data Base for Indoor Air Pollution VOCs Sources in Buildings, DG XII, Joule II Programme, Sub-programme Energy Conservation and Utilization, The Commission of the European Communities, 1994.

Assessment of Marine Environment in Tourist Areas, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1993.


Effect of cement pipes on drinking water, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1993.


Study of the marine environment in the vicinity of the outfall of the central sewage system, Athens Academy, 1993.

Physical-chemical, Biological Treatment of Landfill Leachate, Ministry of Research and Technology, 1992.


National Network of Environment Informatics, Ministry of Environment and Public Works, 1992.


Study of the Colgate-Palmolive Company Effluents and their Treatment, Athens, NTUA, 1992.

Evaluation of the Environmental state of River Louros, Preveza, County of Preveza, 1991.

Environmental Impact Assessment of the Gaseous Emissions of the Liosia Landfill, Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, 1990.


An Assessment on the Nitrogen Dioxide for the Indoor House Environment, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1990.


Ozon Levels of the Indoor Air in Hospitals, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1990.


Waste from mining activities and impact on environment, Kassandra Mines, Chalkidiki, 1990.


Design and Construction of a new Ozonesonde, Secretary General for Research and Technology.


Evaluation of the Biogas and fill Material of the Liosia Landfill, Prepared for the Ministry of Interior and the Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, 1990.


Effect of Leachate from a Landfill on the Underground Waters, Prepared for the Ministry of Interior and the Association of Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, 1990.

Atmospheric Pollution in the Athens area, Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment, Athens, 1989.


Indoor Air Pollution of the Medical Centres of the Attica Region, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1989.


An Assessment on the Indoor Air Pollution, NO2, SO2, Smoke for the Houses in the Athens Area, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1989.


Volatile Organic Compounds in the Indoor Environment, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Social Security, 1989.

Air Pollution from the Colgate-Palmolive Plant and the Effect on the Environment, Colgate-Palmolive, Athens, 1988.


Environmental Pollution from Petrochemical Waste, Association of the Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, Athens, 1988.

The Production and Use of Compost from Municipal Refuse, Association of the Communities and Municipalities of the Attica Region, Athens, 1987.

Air Pollutants Transport from Thriassion Valley to the Main Athens Basin, Borough of Nikea, Athens, 1985.


A Study on the Industrial Effluents in the Greater Athens Area, Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment, 1985.

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