Replacing Plastic Straws with Wheat Ones!

Cyclades Unified, funded by the Cyclades Preservation Fund, implemented a Kimolos initiative to reduce single-use plastics through distributing 5,000 biodegradable wheat straws and delivering hands-on environmental education. Activities included film screenings, awareness outreach, and the “Blue Traces” cyanotype workshop, engaging children and adults in creative reuse and plastic literacy. In partnership with the Municipality of Kimolos and local volunteers, the program built practical skills, promoted sustainable habits, and highlighted the urgent impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems worldwide today.

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Storytelling Kimolos – No Plastic!

The Cyclades Unified organization, supported by the Cyclades Preservation Fund, launched an initiative on Kimolos to distribute 5,000 wheat straws as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.
Together with the Kimolos volunteer group Kimolistes AMKE, they offered these natural straws during the screening of the children’s film Delphinomikroulis 1 at the Medieval Castle on September 4, 2025.
The goal was to encourage both children and adults to adopt more sustainable everyday habits.

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Global Thinkers Mentors

Cyclades Unified began a new chapter through its participation in the Global Thinkers Forum Mentoring Program, founded by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and supported by Queen Rania of Jordan. Founder Agatha Rodi was selected as the Greek mentee among 33 global participants. Aligned with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, the program marked the organization’s strategic starting point. With eight months of mentorship from Marina Antoniou, Cyclades Unified strengthened its capacity to deliver sustainable impact across the Cycladic Islands.

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