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some, like Hydra and Spetses, have im- conventional vehicles with electric ones
plemented total or partial vehicle bans. and embracing green energy.
Beyond transportation, several islands
are leading the way in energy self-suffi- Chalki, another island in the Dodec-
ciency through renewable sources. Tilos, anese, is part of the Gr-eco Islands Ini-
for example, has become Greece’s first tiative, which aims to turn the island into
island to be entirely self-sufficient in en- a model of renewable energy production.
ergy, thanks to its hybrid power station This includes a solar park, electric vehi-
that generates electricity from wind and cles, and solar-powered vessels, allowing
solar power. You can meet the locals and visitors to explore the island while mini-
explore this picturesque island, which is mizing their environmental impact. Addi-
also a vast ecological park and nature re- tionally, Paros and Donousa are striving to
serve. Meanwhile, the island of Astypalaia eliminate plastic waste, further contribut-
is breaking new ground with its ambitious ing to the islands’ sustainability efforts.
project to become the first smart and sus-
tainable Mediterranean island, replacing

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