Gaia Laboratory
Gaia Laboratory is an initiative of the University of Cyprus which applies research and operates as part of the state University. It is a relatively young organisation established in 2004 by the University Of Cyprus, in particular, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. It officially started its operation in 2005.
Its vision is related to the elaboration of research for the development and pilot testing of new eco-technologies and studies which contribute to the safe treatment and reuse of wastewater streams. Its main objective is to contribute in the research for the removal of xenobiotic elements from wastewater which is necessary for the safe discharge of reused water.
Environmental protection is the main concern of the staff of GAIA Lab and for this reason they participate in various evaluation committees and contribute with their expertise in the elaboration of various studies, as well as evaluations for the provision of permissions and the organisation of information campaigns ( i.e. the Green Procurement System of the University and the Campus, the ECO-LABEL certification body and the National Committee related to Environmental Health as well as the evaluation committee of Environmental Impact Assessment).
The main benefiters of the organisation’s activities are the students, researchers, the governmental services and indirectly the SMEs involved in cooperation project.
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