ABOUT US
Our Purpose
The Greek Eco Project is an environmental organization founded in 2020 by a group of sensitized people of different backgrounds with a common denominator of love and respect for the natural environment. Based in Thessaloniki. Through our continuous environmental actions, we try to protect the environment. Because we feel the deep responsibility that falls upon us and because we believe that what you love you must protect and keep it safe individually and collectively, as our every little act is a big breath for the earth.
Our mission, the mobilization of the world and the recognition of the value of nature through educational programs and actions throughout Greece, such as coastal and underwater clean-ups, tree planting, experiential ecological workshops, renovations of urban parks as well as larger projects such as the Blue Halkidiki projects.
The vision of the Greek Eco Project is the creation of a multi-dimensional trans-Balkan ecological park in the Prefecture of Thessaloniki, 100% autonomous in terms of energy. A park friendly and open to all, with gardens, lakes, open playgrounds, specially designed areas for pets, which are a hive of knowledge and inspiration. Within this, the actions and what we advocate as values will be integrated and we will create a model for changing the mentality of today's society.
Avgi Metaxa
President
Project Manager
I am Avgi. Mother of 2 girls, wife, sister, daughter, freelancer, dog-mother and whisperer of 1,2,3,4,5 dogs. Holder of 2 Greek basketball championships, snowboarder from birth, extreme sports lover. When I'm not travelling, my mind travels everywhere, even in my sleep. I have renounced meat, I love Jane Fonda, I wish I was a DJ, as good as Steve Aoki, expert at Τai Τsi Chuan and I wished to be a Samurai. I always think outside the box, marching and believing in teamwork and collaboration. Always Thinking alternatively and creatively and in order to satisfy my need for an action, I founded the Greek Eco Project. I think our generation has been brainwashed into being lazy, doing everything the easy way and not the right way... It's time to do it the right way.
Efi Karasiouna
Vice-President
Communication
I am Efi, the gracious muse of music! Mother of 2 boys, wife, sister, daughter, freelancer and Marketing graduate. From a young age I ran to every activity in my town, karate, scouts, painting, traditional dancing, typewriting, catechism and when I couldn't do any of those I ran to the mountains. In the end, basketball and my love for sports won me over. In general, I don't like to lose and with everything I get passionate about I focus on achieving the best result and having fun myself and with those around me. I love traveling, but I haven't been to many places, something that is a dream of mine. I would like to be a dancer and dance even when I walk. In general, I like to try new things. I believe in teamwork and cooperation, and I want my children to grow up in a better world.
Efi Karasiouna
Vice-President
I am Efi, the gracious muse of music! Mother of 2 boys, wife, sister, daughter, freelancer and Marketing graduate. From a young age I ran to every activity in my town, karate, scouts, painting, traditional dancing, typewriting, catechism and when I couldn't do any of those I ran to the mountains. In the end, basketball and my love for sports won me over. In general, I don't like to lose and with everything I get passionate about I focus on achieving the best result and having fun myself and with those around me. I love traveling, but I haven't been to many places, something that is a dream of mine. I would like to be a dancer and dance even when I walk. In general, I like to try new things. I believe in teamwork and cooperation, and I want my children to grow up in a better world.
Thalia Metaxa
Artistic Editor
Artistic Editor
I'm Thalia, I'm married and I have two kids and two dogs. I'm a holder of three grand slams and I know how to ride a bike and an electric skateboard. In my spare time, I paint. My paintings are located in living rooms of very important people. Years ago, I got lost in a desert, That's where I understood the value water. On the pearl river in Guangzhou, China, I searched for pearls, but I couldn't find any, because the waters were murky. On one of my voyages, the plane broke down and made an emergency landing somewhere in Europe. 20 years ago I got lost in a ski resort due to bad weather conditions and I reached a rescue team to come and find me. I've driven across four continents and swam with dolphins, jellyfish, mullets and scorpions. In Africa, I drove all night with three passed out people in the car, towards an unknown direction.
Global warming is a reality and the earth is not flat.
Natalia Metaxa
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer
Oh, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, I'm Natalia, engaged without a ring, aunt of four, dog-mother and Panathinaikos volleyball athlete. I'm always with a suitcase in my hand and I'm moving from town to town and from island to island! I like sweets and I eat a lot, don't be fooled by the "Panathinaikos athlete".
From a young age I was drawn to nature and I always preferred to take pictures of meadows with gardenias, century-old plane trees and blue skies. I've been skydiving from 14,000 feet, and then I woke up in fear. In addition to that, I had bought tickets to America, days before the Covid-19 outbreak. I was one of the passed out people in the Tunisian car that Thalia was driving and almost got married to a local for 100 camels! Although I believe in the Marvel multiverse, I love our Earth and I don't want to see it destroyed.
Natalia Metaxa
Graphic Designer
Oh, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello, I'm Natalia, engaged without a ring, aunt of four, dog-mother and Panathinaikos volleyball athlete. I'm always with a suitcase in my hand and I'm moving from town to town and from island to island! I like sweets and I eat a lot, don't be fooled by the "Panathinaikos athlete".
From a young age I was drawn to nature and I always preferred to take pictures of meadows with gardenias, century-old plane trees and blue skies. I've been skydiving from 14,000 feet, and then I woke up in fear. In addition to that, I had bought tickets to America, days before the Covid-19 outbreak. I was one of the passed out people in the Tunisian car that Thalia was driving and almost got married to a local for 100 camels! Although I believe in the Marvel multiverse, I love our Earth and I don't want to see it destroyed.
Stella Zarafidou
Maker
Maker
Stella Zarafidou
Maker
Hi theeere! I’m Stella, the Maker of the team. I see potential in the egg carton or tin can you’re about to throw away, make candles from milk cartons, upcycle furniture, and, when needed, paint, plaster, and even lay tiles on my own.
I live by a zero-waste philosophy, which perfectly aligns with my role in this team: fewer things, less waste, more purpose (and lower costs).
I’m driven by my love for nature, my curiosity about all living beings, and my hyperactivity, which turns into many creative hobbies and endless ideas.
I dream of a world where respect for everything around us is a given.
Christina Stavrouli
Communication
Communication
My name is Christina, and I am on a constant journey of discovery to find out who I am and what I want to become.
I believe one lifetime is simply not enough, I wish I could have at least fifteen. In one, I would be a professional hiker; in another, I would live on a farm in Italy with my animals; in yet another, I would work in a small bakery in a village in France; and in another, I would live in Iceland, under a waterfall. I dream of one day seeing the Northern Lights and being in Mexico on the Day of the Dead.
I am a social being, that's why I work in the world of communication and marketing, as a member of the Greek Eco Project team. I am a student for the third time, because I believe that learning never ends. I love nature, I respect it, and I want to protect it as much as I can. I believe in collectivity, in the power of the team, and in meaningful action. For all these reasons, I feel that I have found my purpose within this wonderful team!
Christina Stavrouli
Communication
My name is Christina, and I am on a constant journey of discovery to find out who I am and what I want to become.
I believe one lifetime is simply not enough, I wish I could have at least fifteen.
In one, I would be a professional hiker; in another, I would live on a farm in Italy with my animals; in yet another, I would work in a small bakery in a village in France; and in another, I would live in Iceland, under a waterfall.
I dream of one day seeing the Northern Lights and being in Mexico on the Day of the Dead.
I am a social being, that's why I work in the world of communication and marketing, as a member of the Greek Eco Project team.
I am a student for the third time, because I believe that learning never ends.
I love nature, I respect it, and I want to protect it as much as I can.
I believe in collectivity, in the power of the team, and in meaningful action.
For all these reasons, I feel that I have found my purpose within this wonderful team!
Kypraios Ioannis
Technical Support
Technical Support
My name is Ioannis Kyprarios, and I am the father of two young boys, Damianos and Filippos. I am self-employed and work as a senior refrigeration and air conditioning technician. For ten years, I was a Scout and later a Rover Scout. During that time, I developed a strong sense of responsibility toward our planet and the protection of its flora and fauna. I am passionate about sports, adventure, and good food.
NO TRASH OR PLASTIC ON BEACHES AND OCEANS
Vasilis Papathanasiou
Marine researcher
Marine researcher
Constantly in love with something new and passionately devoted to life and all the wonderful things a person can experience, as long as they have the enthusiasm and patience to share.
I would be even happier if, together, we could manage to leave our planet sustainable for my three children and beyond. Through my daily work as a researcher, I realize this requires collective and hard work from all of us!
Vasilis Papathanasiou
Marine researcher
Constantly in love with something new and passionately devoted to life and all the wonderful things a person can experience, as long as they have the enthusiasm and patience to share.
I would be even happier if, together, we could manage to leave our planet sustainable for my three children and beyond. Through my daily work as a researcher, I realize this requires collective and hard work from all of us!
Nicholas Samaras
Underwater Photographer
Underwater Photographer
I am Nikolas Samaras, passionate about underwater photography but more passionate about my daughter. I started as a diver because of my love for the sea and the marine organisms. Soon after my need to highlight the beauty of the marine world with my own aesthetic transformed me from a conscious diver to an underwater photographer. Not to brag about myself but from 2006 till today I have won many international awards but the most important award of which is my daughter! Underwater photography is an immensely powerful medium for someone to convey a message. So, my participation in the Greek Eco Project was more of a pleasure and obligation.
Nicholas Samaras
Underwater Photographer
I am Nikolas Samaras, passionate about underwater photography but more passionate about my daughter. I started as a diver because of my love for the sea and the marine organisms. Soon after my need to highlight the beauty of the marine world with my own aesthetic transformed me from a conscious diver to an underwater photographer. Not to brag about myself but from 2006 till today I have won many international awards but the most important award of which is my daughter! Underwater photography is an immensely powerful medium for someone to convey a message. So, my participation in the Greek Eco Project was more of a pleasure and obligation.
Anna Colesnic
Environmental education
Environmental education
My name is Anna!!!
I love the sea and the sun! I have travelled almost to all the islands of Greece until I moved permanently to one of them. Now I can go down to the sea every day. Either to swim, or to do sup, once kitesurfing, or just to collect lightwood... but every time I try to find and throw away enough garbage, plastic and general things, and things that don’t belong there.
It would be really helpful if people stopped throwing litter into the sea!
Thanasis Protopsaltis
Communication
Communication
Hello, I'm Thanasis, a professional athlete. If you ask me where my house is, I'll lie, since I keep moving from country to country. I like to get lost in the digital world of gaming and watch series! I am under pressure from my superiors to carry out all the graphic tasks of the club, which I can say I enjoy, since I can combine my interest in painting with that of nature. You won't see me in many actions because I'm far away, but when you see me come, take a picture to remember me. Our Earth is unique and irreplaceable, don't get fooled by Stan Lee!!
Thanasis Protopsaltis
Communication
Hello, I'm Thanasis, a professional athlete. If you ask me where my house is, I'll lie, since I keep moving from country to country. I like to get lost in the digital world of gaming and watch series! I am under pressure from my superiors to carry out all the graphic tasks of the club, which I can say I enjoy, since I can combine my interest in painting with that of nature. You won't see me in many actions because I'm far away, but when you see me come, take a picture to remember me. Our Earth is unique and irreplaceable, don't get fooled by Stan Lee!!
Anna Colesnic
Environmental education
My name is Anna!!!
I love the sea and the sun! I have travelled almost to all the islands of Greece until I moved permanently to one of them. Now I can go down to the sea every day. Either to swim, or to do sup, once kitesurfing, or just to collect lightwood... but every time I try to find and throw away enough garbage, plastic and general things, and things that don’t belong there.
It would be really helpful if people stopped throwing litter into the sea!
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