Paper: Electronic management of daily filing via scanners and electronic routing of internal communications resulted in paper consumption decrease. 2010 was the first year that the “PAPIROS” information system (aiming at the electronic management of daily filing work via scanners and electronic routing of internal communications) was fully operational. The reduction of paper consumption is estimated at 356,000 pages. The total quantity of paper recycled was 269 t. In addition, the Printing Centre Complex forwarded 127 t of paper (increased by 34% compared to 2009) to the Non Governmental Organisation "KLIMAKA" for their use.

Batteries: In 2010, we collected (from our customers and employees) and forwarded to “AFIS SA” 6,100 kg of home batteries, while the total amount of home batteries collected and forwarded for the period 2006 – 2010 was about 21,500 kg.  Our target for 2011 is,  to remain at least, at 2010 levels regarding home batteries.

Electronic equipment: OTE encourages consumers to participate in electronic equipment recycling by placing special bins in specific OTESHOPs (2008), as well as public awareness campaigns (brochures and electronic advertisements). In 2010, 138 t of electronic equipment (including fixed and mobile telephone sets) were collected.

In 2009, a "Please recycle" label  was added to the Conn-x@Work package (ADSL connection for business customers), applying to all package contents (box, manual, cd, plastic).

Lubricant oils and lead batteries: They are included in the materials that require special treatment (as they are considered hazardous). In 2010, 12,823 kg of lubricant oils and 179,018 kg of lead batteries were collected and forwarded to authorized agencies for further treatment. In both cases, no spills were occurred.

Used tyres management: The program for the management of the used tyres from OTE owned vehicles started in 2010, during which 885 pieces were forwarded to “ECOELASTICA SA”.