The only truly carefree Monday of the year is approaching, and most of us are preparing to spend it with our loved ones, keep the traditions, setting the tables with classic dishes and tastes that are inextricably linked with the day, and, of course, the weather that allows you to be in parks, on beaches, in the woods or in the mountains, have a picnic and fly our favorite kite.

But how “pure” is the tradition of Clean Monday? For example, a flying plastic kite takes 5 to 40 years to decompose, a tin can takes about 100 years, and plastic bags take 500 years to… eternity! A day that brings us back into contact with the environment can be a great opportunity to appreciate what it has to offer and to thank it by taking care of it and doing everything possible to keep it clean.

An example of a more sustainable lifestyle is provided by the Macedonian halva with the important energy of Clean Monday. The favorite halva of all Greeks and a traditional dish that has been prominent on the table of Clean Monday for almost a century, Macedonian halva shows initiative. In the context of the celebration of Clean Monday, it undertakes to unite all of us not only at the same table, but also around a great goal. Let’s make Clean Monday truly Clean together!

Starting with Poikilo Oros in Peristeri and Cheikh Su in Thessaloniki, under the auspices of the aforementioned municipalities, he is strengthening the maintenance of cleanliness in the parks by installing special waste bins, while at the same time distributing multi-purpose packages to enable citizens to include recycling in their daily lives. The recyclable materials, which will be collected in special containers, will be used by Macedonian Halva to make recyclable kites, which will be distributed free of charge to the public next year. However, this year Macedonian Halvas will be distributing kites made from recyclable materials, so that the sky will be really clear on this day.

In addition, through the website defterakathara.gr Macedonian halvas shows how to adopt more environmentally friendly habits and change the environment and everyday life with small, simple actions. There we find tips on how to celebrate Clean Monday in a really clean way. For example, some simple tips to follow for Clean Monday: Make or buy your own kite from recyclable materials such as fabric, wood, twine and paper. Avoid plastic cups, cutlery, straws and utensils. Buy reusable or disposable tableware made from biodegradable materials, wood or bamboo. Use cloth towels and tablecloths rather than disposable ones (they may need to be washed after each use, but they are also more economical and environmentally friendly). Another “green” way is to carry around in biodegradable or reusable bags to make sure you have glass jars or containers to store your leftovers.

For even more tips and information so we can make Clean Monday really clean, with Macedonian halva as an ally, click on defterakathara.gr while winning individual prizes in the competition.

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