PRESS RELEASE
TEXAN: Students earned the distinction of ‘’Recycling MVP”
by returning 87,427,216 recyclable items
at the Multi-purpose Recycling Centers
in the context of the “1st National Secondary Education School Recycling Championship”!
More than 8,000 students, from 528 lower and upper secondary school school classes in 95 municipalities across the country, joined forces proving that the new generation can change the future through recycling!
The ultimate MVPs of recycling win a unique life trip to the US to see Giannis Antetokounmpo at an NBA game!
The "1st National Secondary Education School Recycling Championship" organized by TEXAN SA and implemented in the framework of the proclamation of Giannis Antetokounmpo as MVP (Most Valuable Protector) of recycling in Greece was successfully completed. This important initiative is part of the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and aims to raise environmental awareness among younger generations by encouraging the active participation of students and their families.
The results of this initiative demonstrate the power of the young generation in practice
& they fill us with pride:
- 87,427,216 pieces of materials were returned to the state-of-the-art Multi-purpose Recycling Centers of TEXAN.
- € 2,622,816.48 were paid as a rewarding fee to the participants
- 8,000+ students participated actively,
- from 528 lower and upper secondary school classes
- In 95 municipalities throughout the country.
The MVP recycling school classes per class are the following:
• Class A of Lower Secondary School: 2nd Model Lower Secondary School of Thessaloniki, Class A1 that recycled 2,380,012 pieces of materials.
• Class B of Lower Secondary School: The 8th Lower Secondary School, Class B2 recycled 1,762,287 pieces of materials.
• Class C of Lower Secondary School: The Model Lower Secondary School of Zosimea, School of Ioannina, Class C2 recycled 2,114,120 pieces of materials.
• Class A of Upper Secondary School: The 1st Model Upper Secondary School of Athens, Class A4 recycled 2,810,534 pieces of materials.
• Class B of Upper Secondary School: The 1st General Upper Secondary School of the American College “Anatolia” Thessaloniki,Class B2 recycled 2,172,496 pieces of materials.
• Class C of Upper Secondary School: The Model Vocational Upper Secondary School of Perama, Class C1 recycled 2,505,974 pieces of materials
The MVP School Classes of the “1st National Secondary Education School Recycling Championship”, win:
“Six (6) five-day trips to the United States for all students and accompanying teachers from the top-performing school classes in each grade of secondary education, giving them the opportunity to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo play in an NBA game.”
The Recycling Championship was under the auspices of:
The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports &
Of the Ministry of Environment and Energy
Following the conclusion of the Championship, the President of TEXAN, Mr. Apostolos Mourgos stated the following:
“The success of the 1st National Secondary Education School Recycling Championship demonstrates that, when given the right incentives, young people can become the most powerful ambassadors for environmental change and sustainability.
The appointment of Giannis Antetokounmpo as MVP (Most Valuable Protector) of Recycling in Greece was the starting point of a major national effort to strengthen environmental awareness in our country. Through his athletic journey, his values, and his international recognition, Giannis embodies the power of hard work, teamwork, and giving back to society—values that are fully aligned with TEXAN's philosophy.
More than 87 million materials returned by students to TEXAN’s Multi-purpose Recycling Centers are not just an impressive number. "It sends a clear message that the younger generation both wants to and can shape a better future for everyone."
The expanded network of the state-of-the-art recycling centers of TEXAN, which numbers more than 500 points throughout Greece, was the main mechanism for the success of the Championship.
Students gained first-hand experience of the value of recycling through ‘sorting at source’ and discovered how technology can be connected to sustainable development.
TEXAN SA goal is to shape a future where recycling is an integral part of everyday life. We remain firmly committed to investing in initiatives that encourage citizen participation, with a particular focus on engaging the younger generation.
Because as Giannis Antetokounmpo says:
“In recycling we are all a team! We are TEXAN!”
