Agria S.A. is the only Bulgarian producer of plant protection products. As a company trading in chemical products, Agria S.A. joined the initiative RESPONSIBLE CARE in 2004 and thereby made a commitment to work for:
– Continuous improvement of the care for safety, health and the environment as well as for the quality of its technologies, processes and products over their entire life cycle so as to decrease or avoid harm to people and the environment;
– Use resources efficiently and minimise waste;
– Report openly to the public on performance, achievements and the risk associated with the production processes and the products;
– Cooperation with government and non-government organizations in the development and implementation of effective regulations and standards;
– Provide help and advice to foster the responsible management of chemicals by all those who manage and use them along the product chain.

Association FOR THE EARTH is an independent, non-governmental organization uniting the efforts of people committed to working for an environmentally friendly and equitable life on our planet that excludes the exploitation of people and nature.

• FOR THE EARTH works in collaboration with environmental organizations at the national and international level. The association is a member of international organizations:
• CEE Bankwatch Network of International Financial Institutions for Central and Eastern Europe,
• Friends of the Earth Europe and Friends of the Earth International,
• GAIA (Global Alliance Against Incinerators)
• Climate Action Network Europe
• Associate member of the European Environmental Bureau
• Eurodad (European Network on Debt and Development)

The organization’s activities are focused in several campaigns and projects targeting specific areas of environmental protection and restoration.

• Young For the Earth is the youth group of the association. These are local Eco-activists united internationally in the
• Young Friends of the Earth Europe network.
• For the Earth is a partner in the RegENERate project.
• For the Earth is also a partner on the TogetherFor1.5 project.

The business activity of Nord Holding focuses on waste acceptance directly from the population and enterprises for further treatment and direct sale to major Bulgarian processors and foreign recyclers.

Nord holding has built up the widest network of strategically located sites across Sofia and the country, and has its own facilities, machinery and equipment for handling all types of waste.

Since 2022 the company has been building its own recycling production capacities for waste automotive oils, tires, textile, portable batteries, aluminum, bronze, pig iron.

Wastes are transported by rail, road or sea, including sea containers and bulk cargo vessels.

Kanapiniai Sprendimai’s mission is to promote new green building practices using environmentally friendly materials, efficient technologies and smart design solutions that save energy and create minimal waste. We aim to create materials that are not only friendly to nature, but also aesthetically attractive, functional and comfortable. Inspiring to discover a new way of living in harmony with nature. MAIN SERVICES – They offer you a sustainable alternative to conventional construction, using hemp bio-composite as an insulating material, made from a mixture of hemp stem leaves, lime and other nature-friendly minerals; – They are committed to providing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for a better future. Their focus is on hemp-based bioplastics, an innovative material that is not only biodegradable, but also extremely strong and durable.

Modus Circulum challenges fashion industry for clear and trustful information, aims to prevent greenwashing and seeks to become a recognizable and trustful brand for fashion consumers.

Modus Circulum has created a prototype of a QR code based garment information tool, providing information on garment and garment’s materials origin, certificates, etc.

By providing as detailed and clear as possible information for fashion garment buyers Modus Circulum expects to influence more and more customers to go for sustainable alternatives to fast fashion.

BT-Engineering is a Bulgarian company established in 1991. It specializes in consultancy, designer and engineering services in the fields of environment, mining and waste management. The company’s first projects are directly involved with impact assessment, protection and restoration of the environment in and around uranium sites in Bulgaria, building upon the experience of its key experts – former employees of uranium extraction State Company “Redki metali”.

The company continues to perform Contamination risk management – from consultancy services for identification and prioritization of measures to design of facilities for reduction the risk of contamination and recultivation of polluted sites.

Where applicable, we summarize the information using Geographic information systems, allowing for greater control and visualization of the planned and performed measures. The Company expanded its activities towards waste management services, establishing a team of former employees of the Ministry of Environment and Waters able to define and solve the issues of the different stakeholders in the sector.

The company has participated in the drawing up of the current Bulgarian Waste Management Law and in the design and supervision of some of the largest projects for waste management in the country. These include developing the feasibility study and conceptual design of the Sofia MBT plant producing RDF fuel, detailed designs for the Varna, Plovdiv, Nikopol, Haskovo and others all financed by ISPA and later by Operational programme “Environment 2017-2013”.

Currently, the company participates in several projects financed by OP “Environment 2014-2020” for the development of feasibility studies and designs for MBT plants and composting facilities.

“Žaliasis taškas” is a packaging waste management organization that organizes proper packaging waste management for its customers – manufacturers and importers who provide packaging on the Lithuanian market.

Another important part of the activity  is informing and educating the public on packaging waste sorting issues. People’s involvement is very important here, because only properly sorted waste can be recycled.

Educational activities are variuos, for example, the “Green Odyssey” environmental competition for high school students, which has been organized for 7 years, as well as various campaigns and events.

ORION ENVIRONMENT is a subsidiary of ORION established in Bulgaria in 2009. The idea for the establishment was to apply the extensive experience of ORION, leading Italian company in the field of design, project engineering, production, sales and maintenance of environmental monitoring systems and equipment.

An important factor for the expansion of ORION on the Bulgarian market was the successful implementation of a number of significant EU-funded Projects in the field of groundwater and surface water monitoring in Bulgaria.

ORION designs and supplies floating automatic stations (buoys) for the monitoring of sea, lake and river waters. The measuring stations can acquire both meteorological and chemical-physical parameters in the water profile.

ORION has designed and supplied fixed and mobile air quality and traffic pollution monitoring stations. The comprehensive emissions and gas process monitoring systems range offered by ORION includes: single gas analysers certified by recognised bodies (TÜV, US EPA, etc.) and complete Turn-key Systems based on the best technologies available on the market and on a proved system engineering.

The company “Eraterm Total” Ltd. specializes in consulting, construction, maintenance and servicing of heating installations – floor and radiator, boiler installations operating on natural gas, oil, pellets, solar installations for hot water production, as well as heat pump units of world famous brands such as BOSCH, VIESSMANN. The company has proved itself as a serious manufacturer of pellet burner under the trademark “BIOTECH”.

Association SOLAR ACADEMY BULGARIA was founded at the end of 2021 as a response to the need for more awareness, building a sustainable strategy for the development of the energy sector in Bulgaria and helping education to meet the new needs of the labor market.

One of the main reasons for the creation of the Association is the growing need to train highly qualified specialists in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency, to assist universities and schools in updating their curricula and better connecting with business, as well as to provide quality information to the public about the benefits of renewable energy.

Most European countries are moving towards decarbonisation, which in turn will lead to a reduction in jobs in the non-renewable energy sector. In this context, it is necessary to take the initiative to train new highly qualified specialists in the field of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency on the one hand, and to retrain specialists working in the field of non-renewable energy on the other.

The Green Academy is a vocational training organisation developing the key knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the rapidly growing green economy. Green Academies provides access to trainings, workshops and seminars on key competencies and professional qualification courses in the field of clean and green technologies and services aimed at green businesses.

Green Academy is a project of Cleantech Bulgaria and InnerLook Romania. The academy brings together the expertise of specialists in the field of human resources, transfer of innovative green practices and technologies, corporate social responsibility and sustainable environmental models.

The mission of the Green Academy is to advance skills and knowledge for the growing sectors in green industries and clean technologies, as well as professional development and qualification for candidates for so-called green jobs and new employment opportunities for current and emerging market needs.

The company’s goals are to cover different target groups from children to adults through training, coaching dedicated to their sustainable professional and personal development. The academy also aims to help them develop and find the necessary skills needed for successful professional integration in the new fast moving economy that emphasizes sustainable growth and efficient use of all natural and economic resources.

Our missions is to increase the potential for innovation and sustainable economic growth in the fields of clean technologies, bio-technology and environmental innovation. We encourage partnerships between science, business and the public sector with the goal of reaching a sustainable transition towards environmentally-friendly culture, business and life.

Since 2015 Cleantech Bulgaria is an official partner of EIT InnoEnergy and in 2016 the company has been selected as EIT RIS Hub Manager for EIT Climate KIC, continuing to represent the community in 2022. CTBG is actively working with the EIT KICs through the years, partnering with EIT RawMaterials, also EIT UrbanMobility, becoming Hub Manager for EIT Food in 2021 and EIT Manufacturing in 2020. Having access to the vast network of EIT KICs, utilizing the knowledge, also practical experience of our experts, we support entrepreneurs and startup companies since 2012.

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is an EU body created by the European Union in 2008 to strengthen Europe’s ability to innovate. Through the EIT Innovation Communities the institute strives to discover, enhance and support the development of innovative projects and ideas across Europe. University of Insurance and Finance (VUIF) and Cleantech Bulgaria are also launching the Master’s programme “Circular Economy and Sustainable Management – Innovation, Pre-employment and Clean Technologies”.

The company provides consulting services in the field of:

– Circular economy and resource efficiency

– Environment

– Innovation & Competitiveness

– Human Resources Development

– Energy Efficiency

– Information technology, etc.

MAGISTERIUM Ltd. has developed the first free demonstration platform for circular economy CEMIS, which brings together information and data from state and municipal administrations, business, NGOs and the civil sector in a user-oriented form on the opportunities for prevention, recycling and recovery of municipal waste materials, as well as on the places where they can be handed over.

www.CEMIS.bg is an open platform that provides an informed choice about the options and actions that lead to reducing waste, extending the life of used products and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of resources used.

Enviro Consult Ltd is a Bulgarian Company established in 1998, principally operating in the sphere of Environmental Consulting.

The team of the Company has performed tasks related to:

• Elaboration of Programmes for Implementation of EU Environmental Legislation;

• Compliance check of National Environmental Legislative Acts towards respective EU Legislation;

• Drafting Acts and Regulations harmonizing National Environmental legislation with respective EU legislation;

• Strategic Evaluation of Environmental Investments;

• Pollution Emission Inventories;

• Dispersion Modelling of Emissions into the Ambient Air;

• Programmes on Environmental Protection, Waste management, Air Quality for Municipalities and Companies; • Elaboration of Guidelines, Methodologies, Training Curricula within Environmental issues;

• Development of Environmental Strategies and Programmes at National and Municipal Level;

• Environment Impact Assessment, Environmental Audits and Environmental Due Diligence;

• Integrated permits (IPPC process);

• Guidelines for Implementation of the legislation in the field of organic solvents;

• Solvent Management Plans and Reduction Schemes under Directive 1999/13/EC;

• Preparation of greenhouse gas emissions reports;

• European emission trading scheme (EU ETS);

• Kyoto protocol project based mechanisms;

• Cleaner Technologies Implementation in tanning, footwear and meat industries.

The scope of the activity ranges over waste, air and water issues, as well as the horizontal legislation on Environment. The team of the Company, together with its part-time consultants, participated in tasks related to biodiversity and energy efficiency.

“Unitrade Eco” Ltd was established in 2012, with main activity waste collection, storage and pretreatment before recovery and/or disposal (sorting, baling, crushing, pressing etc.) of paper, glass, PET bottles, plastic, nylon and wood waste. The company is working to reduce the level of waste deposits, aiming at the maximum level of extraction of the recyclable material.

Green Policy Club is a non-governmental organization that unites the efforts of citizens and experts aimed at achieving sustainable development in Bulgaria.

The goals we have set ourselves:

– Raising civic awareness in the field of sustainable development;

– To improve policy and legislation in the field of sustainable development;

– Stimulate civil society participation in the process of transition to a circular economy, including the application of sustainable models in terms of personal behaviour in everyday life.

Chartreuse Ltd is a new company established by experts with innovative idea and a high level of professionalism. We have placed protecting the environment as the center of the services we provide and integrate green ideas in all our products.

At Chartreuse we know that waste management requires eco-innovative approaches in the basis of which are the principles of circular economy. We make audits of the waste created by trade centers, production facilities, administrative buildings etc. which includes evaluation of current flow of waste as well as suggestions for its optimization. As such we teach our clients a way of life with less waste and more opportunities for reusing and recycling materials.

At Theoremus, we build high-impact, innovative business solutions for urban mobility and smart waste management that have AI and Machine Learning core capabilities embedded in their design.

On top of the business solutions we provide, we offer data management and structuring services that organize and maximize the value of the huge streams of data, generated by urban mobility business systems. This allows cities and authorities to engage with ecosystems of data analytics and merchant companies that provide value-added services using these data endpoints.

Last but not least, we specialize in advanced data analytics for urban mobility and smart waste management. Our data science team strives to discover and analyze future problems, build prototypes and scale the solutions that cities and businesses need, in order to provide sustainable services.

The main objective is to establish an industrial plant of a circular economy type in Danube Region for organic silk production and further utilization of the waste products from primary production as high quality secondary raw materials.

For us, using high-performance solutions and technologies that deliver maximum performance with minimal energy and time consumption is a matter of professional attitude. We are convinced that Lopyanko’s success is the people working for our company. That’s why we will constantly invest in human capital and experts in the areas of agri – innovations, bio products, innovative textile technologies, entomology and nanotechnologies.

Lemna Ecoinvest – Bulgaria JSC is a private engineering company established in 1997 and specialized in the field of ecological investigations, developments, design and engineering. It possesses Certificates for Quality management systems and Environmental management systems.

The company works actively on the market of ecological services in the region and the country. The main leading experts of the company are licensed as physical persons according to the existing Environmental Protection Act. The company sets up teams elaborating Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Ecological Assessments, Conformity Assessments for coordination of the investment intentions and project with Regional Inspectorate of Environment and Water, Ministry of Environment and Water respectively.

The company has a team of professionals who are leading experts in compliance assessment of sites falling within Natura 2000 territories and participating actively in their elaboration. Lemna Ecoinvest – Bulgaria has its own complex accredited laboratory for testing of sea, drinking and waste waters, air and sea sediments according to the most recent requirements of BSS ISO/IEC and possesses Accreditation Certificate issued by Bulgarian Accreditation Service.

The Lithuanian Green Movement (LGM) was established by national environmental clubs, groups and activists in 1988. LGM coordinates activities and exchanges information between some 500 members all over Lithuania. As the first post-Soviet environmental NGO in Lithuania, LGM played a significant role in the democratisation process and in raising public awareness and participation on environmental issues in Lithuania. Today, LGM is one of the country’s most active environmental NGOs, with the main strategies of influencing public policy, increasing public participation and raising public awareness about environmental protection and sustainable development.

LGM’s main activities include:

• the protection of the Baltic Sea and its catchments
• the conservation of protected territories and natural landscapes
• environmental education and the raising of public awareness about the environment and sustainable development
• energy and the environment
• transport and the environment
• monitoring the activities of the International Financial Institutions in Lithuania
• support for the development and strengthening of environmental NGOs and citizen’s groups in Lithuania
• environmental protection in general.

The startup works with other companies to provide insect-based ingridients. The Lithuanian company follows sustainable and circular economy principles across all its supply chains. The idea behind this sustainable startup from the baltic countries is simple: there’s not enough land to meet the demand for primary proteins. Switching to insect farming that has a lower environmental footprint might be the right choice.

Started in 2020, Divaks is developing a fully automated, vertically integrated insect protein business. Their goal is to create high-quality insect-derived ingredients for the food industry that excel in nutritional and functional qualities.

Since the beginning of the company, they have been committed to sustainable choices – they build our insect farms relying on the principles of circular economy, traceable materials, and a guarantee to ensure the best living, breeding, and rearing conditions for our insects.

Divaks is growing fast. They have recently launched our pilot facility, which will enable us to develop high–quality insect protein ingredients adapted to our customers’ needs. They successfully took the first step and signed the Novel Food Dossier licensing agreement to produce mealworm proteins for food applications. This agreement will take their project to the next level and empower them to continue their entry into the market.

Continuing their research and creating unique technologies will allow them to ensure the consistent quality of their ingredients.

LAVA is in the center of sustainable business ecosystem, connecting companies and organizations at the national level.

We aim to promote the development of sustainable business, create lasting partnerships, strengthen competences and bring together sustainability specialists.

LAVA is a member of “CSR Europe”, a European association of responsible business with around 10 000 members in Europe.

LAVA gets relevant information on CSR development across Europe, invitation to events, thus increasing the competency of all members.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

LAVA has 17 experts that represent all seventeen SDGs. An extensive network of experts allows LAVA to participate in educational activities, and efficient and timely advocacy. To meet the experts, please push the button below.

Krakių M. Katkaus Gymnasium is general education school. Its areas of activity are: preschool education, primary education, basic education, secondary education, education of students with special educational needs, organization of non-formal education.

The school is an active participant in various projects, events connected with environmental issues, sustainability and circular economy.

Krakių M. Katkaus Gymnasium is a member of Enviromental Schools Network. Environmental Schools is an internationally recognized program in the field of education for sustainable development, implemented by the Environmental Education Foundation (FEE).

Using the Seven-Step methodology the institution’s community is engaged in practical, active learning, promoting positive environmental change both within the institution and in the local community.

As a certification scheme, the Environmental Schools Program recognizes the gradual transformation of educational institutions using a 7-step methodology. The prestigious Green Flag award is given for visible environmental progress. The award is periodically updated to ensure continuous positive change.

The school has formed enviromental committee whose goal is encourage school community members to learn about the diversity of nature, raise awareness in the field of environmental protection and ecology, take care of nature and form the right attitude towards it.

The commitee members participate and organize environmental management actions; encourage students’ creativity by using secondary raw materials; improve the waste sorting system in the gymnasium; organize various activities with the aim to get acquainted with the biodiversity of surrounding environment; take care of animals and plants in the gymnasium environment, inform school‘s community about environmental activities.

“Valgamaa Kutseõppekeskus as a promoter of green skills”

Valgamaa Vocational Education Centre is an Estonian educational institution that provides vocational education and training in various fields. As a promoter of green skills, Valgamaa Vocational Education Centre plays a significant role in advocating for environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions and promoting green technologies and practices.

Green vocational education: The vocational education centreoffer various vocational training programs and courses focused on environmentally friendly professions and sectors. For example Car mechanics, cooks, and warehouse operators learn an environmentally friendly approach in their work, and they are taught the waste management laws and regulations applicable in the Republic of Estonia.” .

Implementation of green technologies and practices: The institution adopt environmentally friendly technologies and practices in its daily operations. This include the use of energy-efficient systems, waste reduction and recycling

Raising environmental awareness: The school take an active role in increasing environmental awareness among students, teachers, and the community. The school participates in the Green Flag program, which aims to raise environmental awareness.

Valgamaa Vocational Education Centre collaborate with environmental organizations to promote environmentally friendly initiatives and projects. This involve partnerships with local environmental groups to work on eco-friendly topics or participating in environmental projects.

Promoting green entrepreneurship opportunities: The school encourage students to create and develop environmentally friendly businesses and initiatives based on their green skills and knowledge.

All of these activities would contribute to promoting sustainable development at the local and broader levels and help the school fulfill its role as a responsible and contemporary educational institution. The promotion of green skills is crucial in our society, where environmental issues demand rapid and effective solutions.

Eesti Energia’s ambition is to provide customers with beneficial and convenient energy solutions while continuously producing energy in a more environmentally friendly manner, thus contributing to making the world cleaner.

Our long-term action plan includes phasing out electricity production from oil shale before 2030 and transitioning solely to electricity production from renewable sources. We will no longer produce liquid fuels from oil shale after 2040, as newer pyrolysis plants will be completely transformed for producing raw materials for the chemical industry. The entire production will be carbon-neutral by 2045 at the latest.
Eesti Energia actively participates in waste management, reducing waste volumes through recycling or energy production.

The Kedainiai Vocational Educational Training Centre offers a comprehensive range of educational services, encompassing both initial and continuous vocational training, in addition to providing basic and secondary education.

As part of its mandate, the centre diligently arranges diverse non-formal courses. These courses, along with other initiatives undertaken by the training centre, cater to the dynamic requirements of employers, ensuring the flexible provision of vocational training services that are precisely aligned with their specific needs.
Other not a core activities are: rent of facilities, accommodation, catering and agriculture.

Since 2021 our institution started shift its farming activity into ecological agriculture for crop production. Wheat, barley, and peas are grown in our fields. Annual agricultural activities are certified for grain production, distribution and storage. This requirement is backed by the centre’s comprehensive policies and initiatives focused on promoting sustainability and environmental friendliness.

The centre is committed to implementing practices that have a positive impact on the environment, conserve natural resources, and minimize ecological footprints. By adhering to these principles, the centre aims to contribute to a more sustainable and greener future.

Additionally, the centre carries out various projects related to the theme of sustainability. These projects are designed to address different aspects of sustainability, such as renewable energy adoption, waste reduction, biodiversity conservation, and community engagement. Through these initiatives, the centre actively seeks innovative solutions and collaborates with stakeholders to create a lasting positive impact on the environment and society as a whole.

By promoting and participating in these projects, the centre demonstrates its commitment to advancing sustainable practices and fostering a greener, more resilient future. In 2023 m. Centre implemented such projects connected with sustainability and circular economy: the renovation of central governmental buildings from ENEF, Small-scale partnerships in school education within the Erasmus+ programme „EcoSchool“and all implemented Erasmus+ mobility activities are adhered to a common set of Erasmus quality standards.

The management is commited to take measures and provide all necessary resources for:

• reducing the environmental impact and worker’s health and safety at each stage of the production cycle;
• promoting the minimization, recovery and recycling of waste; improving the efficient use of natural and energy resources;
• providing adequate staff training on issues related to quality, protection of the environment and worker’s health and safety;
• continuous improvement of the integrated quality management system, the environment and the worker’s health and safetyby conducting internal audits and regular review of objectives and programs;
• providing access, clarification and promotion of this policy among staff and other stakeholders (suppliers, contractors, the public).

Because what we are doing today will change the life of tomorrow’s generation!

Welcome to Harmonica, where we’re not just a food company – we’re a community of passionate people committed to redefining the way food is grown, made, and enjoyed.

We are a certified B Corp, Great Taste Producer, and organic food pioneer in Bulgaria. One of our founders, Magdalena Maleeva, a former tennis star turned climate activist, has brought her love for sportsmanship, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices to Harmonica’s core and our drive to make a difference, one delicious product at a time.

We believe in going beyond business as usual by crafting our products with organic and regenerative farming methods, minimal processing, clean labels, and a focus on local sourcing. This approach not only delivers amazing taste and quality but also helps us reduce our environmental and climate footprint.

Our dedication to the Clean Struma River Project is just one example of our commitment to making a real, positive impact on the world around us. As recipients of many awards, as the „Best Investor in the Environment 2022“ award from the Bulgarian Business Leader’s forum, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s still so much more to do.

We believe that together, we can make Harmonica an incredible example of how to produce food with care for biodiversity, soil, water, and the people who depend on them. This is our mission, and we’re excited to have you with us every step of the way.

Nasekomo are the first biotech company in Eastern Europe to produce black fly (Hermetia illucens) insect feed. Their team has successfully found a solution how to produce food again from organic food waste using a natural mechanism.

Natural Fiber (UAB „Natūralus pluoštas“) is a Lithuanian company, which specialises in growing and processing of raw hemp material to produce high-quality hemp fiber and yarn of European origin for global textiles and fashion industries.

Company‘s special feature is a high quality hemp fiber specifically dedicated for the 21st century sustainability-driven textiles and fashion industries. The company is the largest manufacturer of hemp fiber in the Baltics and manages the full cultivation and processing cycle of top-quality hemp fiber for high quality textiles. We guarantee the traceability of our products by working closely with every farm where our hemp is grown and the people who grow it.

We also guarantee the quality of our hemp fibers as we are in control of the entire process: from the selection of seeds, their preparation, growing and retting to harvesting and processing. Natural Fiber (UAB „Natūralus pluoštas“) plays an active role in the creation of sustainable future.

By sustainably growing hemp:

• Hemp growing and processing does not involve the use pesticides and other chemicals
• Hemp is good for the soil: it clears weeds from the fields, increases humus content and revives degraded land 
• Compared to cotton, hemp on average requires significantly less water to grow

By cultivating no-waste production: •

• Ecologically grown hemp straw is processed to obtain high quality fiber for textile 
• The residual materials – shives and small fiber particles – are used in various agricultural and industrial sectors 
• The pellets are suitable for energy production

By offering sustainable hemp fiber for high quality textiles: 

• Sustainable and environmentally friendly fiber •
• One of the strongest and most durable natural textile fibers
• Absorbs moisture, prevents bacteria formation
• Blocks ultraviolet rays
• Superior durability
• Easily recyclable

Ū K A I is innovative and circular fashion brand that helps to recover waste materials from our planet.

At first, the main business idea was to create exclusive socks for everyday use. As time went by, the owners wanted their products to have a positive environmental impact on our Earth and people. After a long search, they discovered yarns made from recycled plastic bottles. To reduce plastic waste, the company supports Plastic Bank organization on their plastic offsetting program. As a result, by just giving one pair of socks, the customer helps to reduce the negative environmental impact of 50 plastic bottles.

The company is innovators in the socks industry because there are only a few socks brands that use these innovative yarns at socks manufacturing. 2020-11-15 the Kickstarter project have been ended successfully and the owners are so happy to know that their idea, their product is necessary for people, they appreciate it! All together we have reduced 55 590 plastic bottles!

The recycled plastic bottle yarns are made in fabric that doesn’t use water, chemicals and reduce their CO2 emissions and energy usage. It means that by wearing ŪKAI socks you are making lower impact to the Earth. ŪKAI supports SEAQUAL INITIATIVE. SEAQUAL INITIATIVE works with NGOs, fishermen, authorities and local communities to help clean our oceans. Marine litter from our beaches, ocean floor and surface, rivers and estuaries is collected by clean-up programs. It is sorted into different material types and the plastic portion is cleaned and transformed into SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC. Environmentally conscious brands and manufacturers then transform this new, fully traceable raw material into inspiring sustainable products for every aspect of our lives. Consumer purchasing power is one of the most powerful tools for change. In choosing products containing SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC, you are helping to clean our oceans.

And socks are just beginning. The company is planning to make washing bags that protect from microplastic, shoes from recycled materials, to have collaborations with water sports teams, museums, participate in eco events.

Why are we called “ŪKAI”? In Lithuanian, Ūkai means mist, fog – a nature phenomenon that makes things look gray and toned down in colour, abstract in their shape. It resembles the style and colour palette of the socks we create. Ūkai is a phenomenon of the Earth – our Planet. We love the Earth and we strongly believe by making conscious everyday steps we can make our planet cleaner and our future – brighter.

Welcome to Harmonica, where we’re not just a food company – we’re a community of passionate people committed to redefining the way food is grown, made, and enjoyed. We are a certified B Corp, Great Taste Producer, and organic food pioneer in Bulgaria.

One of our founders, Magdalena Maleeva, a former tennis star turned climate activist, has brought her love for sportsmanship, environmental stewardship, and ethical business practices to Harmonica’s core and our drive to make a difference, one delicious product at a time.

We believe in going beyond business as usual by crafting our products with organic and regenerative farming methods, minimal processing, clean labels, and a focus on local sourcing. This approach not only delivers amazing taste and quality but also helps us reduce our environmental and climate footprint. Our dedication to the Clean Struma River Project is just one example of our commitment to making a real, positive impact on the world around us.

As recipients of many awards, as the „Best Investor in the Environment 2022“ award from the Bulgarian Business Leader’s forum, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s still so much more to do. We believe that together, we can make Harmonica an incredible example of how to produce food with care for biodiversity, soil, water, and the people who depend on them. This is our mission, and we’re excited to have you with us every step of the way.

Sustainable production of plant-based foods.

Aquaponics is a natural form of hydroponics (growing plants without soil) that integrates fish farming with plant crop production. In the closed recirculation system, the waste from the fish provides the nutrients necessary for the growth of the plants, which in turn are a natural filter for purifying the water in which the fish live.

Project BG05M2OP001-1.002-0019: “Clean technologies for a sustainable environment – water, waste, energy for a circular economy” (Clean&Circle) for the construction and development of a Competence Center is financed under the Operational Program “Science and Education for Intelligent Growth”, co-financed by the European Union through the European Structural and Investment Funds.”

The Competence Center concept is based on three vertical and four horizontal modules. The vertical modules are “Water”, “Solid waste” and “Transfer”. In the modules “Waters” and “Wastes” work is carried out in the directions “Monitoring, assessment and identification of problems” and “Creation of clean technologies”. In both modules, activities on the circular economy and the achievement of energy and resource efficiency are included as horizontal priorities.

KMT Prefab is a prefabricated wall and roof element solutions provider for public, commercial, residential buildings and a professional partner for construction companies and real estate developers.

The wall elements are made of strength-graded wood and insulated with mineral wool. As a wind barrier, we use mineral wool board, which allows the wall to breathe – the existing concrete wall under the new covering will dry out and moisture needs to escape.

As a facade cladding material, we use mass-painted fiber cement boards, with a manufacturer’s expected lifespan of 50 years. In our estimation, this is currently one of the most maintenance-free facade materials.

The forest management operating area includes the Forest Management Department (7 staff members), three forestry regions (397 staff members) and the Forestry Improvement Division (11 staff members).

The main duty of the region is to coordinate and organise the reforestation, cultivation, and use of the forest managed by RMK as well as the transport of forest material, forest protection and forestry services.

The function of the wood energy division is the production of wood chips and the provision of large consumers with wood chips.

The Youth Environmental Association was founded in 2022 by three high school students. Today, only two members of the original team remain, Johanna and Kristin, and we have been joined by Grete and Emma in our leadership.

The purpose of the Youth Environmental Association is to bring together environmentally interested young people in Estonia and provide them with opportunities to educate themselves on environmental topics.

At our events, young people have the chance to meet specialists, listen to their lectures, participate in interactive workshops, and ask candid questions directly to experts in their field.

What makes the Youth Environmental Association unique is that it is an initiative directed from young people to young people. The matters are led by young people, so the topics discussed are chosen by their peers, looking at the world from a similar perspective, making our events more relatable to the youth.

We aim to help young people familiarize themselves with major global challenges, offer fresh perspectives on current topics, and who knows, maybe even solve a few problems here on Earth in the process.

Tehnopol Science and Business Park aims to support state-of-art technology entrepreneurship in Estonia and help it expand to the world. Our vision is to make the Estonian economy more sustainable by helping startups and SMEs to grow more quickly.

As the largest science park in the Baltics, Tehnopol provides enterprises with everything they need for growth, development, and real-life test environments – from modern office spaces to top-notch business counselling and innovation testing.

The smart research campus forms one big area with Tallinn University of Technology. Tehnopol Startup Incubator helps technology-based startups develop their businesses, enter export markets and get investments, using the best mentors from Estonia and Europe. In the campus we have well-regarded technology companies such as Skype, Cybernetica, Starship Technologies, Ektaco, and SMIT.

More than 200 innovative technology-based companies have found a new home here. We have developed the campus so that your employees will enjoy it here. This includes providing free parking, a wide range of seminar and meeting rooms, exciting restaurants, sporting opportunities, and many other services.

Utilitas’ environmental impact The development of the energy sector is driven by global warming, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the share of renewable energy and energy efficiency, both at the Estonian and international levels.

For Utilitas, the most important environmental aspects are climate impact, emissions, biomass sustainability, waste management, and water consumption.

The guiding principles (policy) of AS EESTI KESKKONNATEENUSED are as follows:

• Providing high-quality, customer-satisfying, employee- and environmentally friendly waste management and road maintenance (including green areas maintenance) services.
• Preventing or reducing environmental pollution during waste transportation and handling, road and green areas maintenance, and overall business activities.
• Sustainable use of material and energy resources.
• Increasing the volume of handling recyclable waste with the aim of returning them to the recycling loop and reducing the landfilling of such waste.
• Creating, ensuring, and continuously improving a safe working environment that is environmentally and human-friendly, taking possible risks into account.

Sports Camp Organization: “KK HITO/BC Karjamaa” organizes sports camps that provide young individuals with the opportunity for intense training, skill development, and competitions. The sports camps, hosted at the SK Karjamaa sports facility, offer an excellent chance for youth to excel in their respective sports.

Environmentally Sustainable Management: The organization can focus on environmental awareness and sustainability, particularly in terms of management. This might involve practical steps to conserve resources, reduce waste, and promote ecologically responsible behavior.

Teaching Nature-Centric Behavior to Youth: One of the organization’s goals could be to raise awareness among young people about the importance of nature and the environment. This may be accomplished through educational activities, learning, and practical experiences to encourage responsible behavior toward nature.

In summary, “KK HITO/BC Karjamaa” seems to be an organization aiming to promote youth engagement in sports, environmental awareness, and nature conservation through sports camps, educational activities, and teaching environmentally friendly behavior.

We are Maria and Maris, and we wish that each of us would at least consider our consumption habits and try to find a more environmentally friendly alternative for some of the everyday items or products, with our help.

For us, it all started with a wonderful summer picnic with kids. We packed our things and drove to the beach for a picnic with two families, where we ate, drank, played, swam… and then ate and played some more. When we started packing to go back home, it seemed that the generated waste was more than the initial food and drink supplies we brought. At that moment, we exchanged a meaningful look and after that picnic, we both decided that it’s high time to contribute to creating a cleaner environment. Gradually, we began replacing various products and items in our homes with cleaner, more natural, and less packaged alternatives.

Now, we want to share these life-changing discoveries with you! In today’s fast-paced life, many purchasing decisions are made based on convenience and product availability, and often products end up in the shopping cart for which a more sustainable option actually exists. It’s these options that we want to offer you, and we hope that everyone can find something essential in Ökomon’s online store, and together, we can make the Earth a happier place! 🙂

The competition “Environmental Friendly Company of the Year” is organized annually with the aim of identifying environmentally friendly companies that have implemented measures with a positive impact on the environment, while also inspiring other companies, organizations, and individuals to use similar environmentally friendly solutions through the recognition of the competition winners.

Estonian Association for Environmental Management The Estonian Association for Environmental Management was founded in April 21, 2003.

It is a non-profit organisation, which brings together enterprises, organisations and individuals, who are intersted in improving environmental performance related to corporate management.

Objectives The main objective of the Association is to bring together enterprises, organisations and individuuals, who need help, support and information related to corporate environmental management for solving environmental problems, reducing impact to the environment and ensuring sustainable development of the society.

The Association would like to act as moderator between enterprises and state institutions and the whole society while representing and protecting its members interests in environmental issues.

Greenpeace aims to protect and restore the natural wealth and ecosystems most important to climate and biodiversity. On a global scale, the organization deals with the problems of forests, oceans, food production.

Greenpeace – Bulgaria focuses on the development of sustainable agriculture and fisheries that protect biodiversity and create fewer greenhouse emissions.

The mission of the “Mes darom” organization is

to educate society, especially the young generation, to increase people’s awareness of environmental issues; gather communities, promote intersectoral cooperation; create innovations and solutions for environmentally friendly business; restore damaged nature.

Ecogrant provides the certification and consulting services for plastic recycling processes and products.

Our activities promote the waste-free production of easily recyclable, sustainable products, using recycled raw materials. This is the way we help to conserve the ecosystems and recognize the importance of the circular economy as the basis for future production.

We offer professional plastic recycling processes and product certification and consulting services.

PITC offers the services to business and research partners:

• Strategic development, policy development and legal regulation of packing industry
• Packing processes and technologies
• Automation of packing processes, especially for products, which have characteristics not favourable for automated packing
• Development of specialized non-standard packing equipment
• Environmentally friendly packages: materials and creation of sustainable life-cycle
• Digital technologies for designing and production of packages
• Training for employees on issues of eco-design of packages

Mission

We recover with gratest care for society and nature

Vision

To be The Leader on the Bulgarian market in recovery and recycling by:

• Delivering sustainable quality level of services;
• Raising the role of consumers to a well recognized personal contribution;
• Being prefered partner to all stakeholders;
• Values Care for the nature, society and stakeholders;
• Respect the highest ethical and professional standards;
• Transparency in running the business and in communication with public authorities, customers, consumers.

The deposit system has been operating in Lithuania since 2016. The non-profit organisation PI “Užstato Sistemos Administratorius” (USAD) is established by Lithuanian beverage producers, importers and sellers, which manages the system activities in the country.

USAD collects 9 out of 10 beverage cans, one-way glass and plastic bottles, marked with the deposit system mark, placed on the market each year.

According to the public opinion, the system contributes to the clean-up of the environment, helps to reduce the amount of litter found in forests, lakes and other natural sites.

Ancient Woods Foundation

As forests disappear, so do their inhabitants, bound by strong bonds of dependence. Due to vigorous human activity, the old groves, which make up 80% of the territory of Lithuania, have disappeared, and with them – many species that lived inside.

The idea of establishing a foundation to preserve the old-growth forests of Lithuania arose after seeing the public interest in the documentary “Ancient Woods”. Director, Mindaugas Survila, set aside the money it made, 60 thousand euros, towards purchasing the first forest plots, positioned to become the first public, Lithuanian ancient forest.

Further activities of the foundation will be based on privately donated funds, dedicated to the acquisition of forest plots. In this way, forests will be protected from felling and the first ancient forest in Lithuania will be established.

A company providing local and international freight transport services.

The company was founded in 2001 by Finnish companies Kemira GrowHow Oy and Movere Oy. The office of Movere UAB is located in Kėdainiai. The shareholder of the company is Movere Oy.

The mission of Movere Ltd. is to manage and strengthen the logistics position of its partners.

The main areas of development of UAB “Movere” are domestic and international freight transport by means of tilt trucks. The company specialises in the transport of agricultural produce on local and international routes.

Green genius is a renewable energy company, active in the field of solar, wind and biogas energy. It is one of the founder of the largest “wind farm” in Jurbarkas district, a project funded by the Swedbank. Also, they are active in building an innovative power plant in collaboration with the country’s largest brewer “Švyturys-Utenos alus” (ŠUA).

We live in a very interesting transformation period where traditional linear economy is still cost-effective but becomes boring and immature. At the same time circular economy and sustainable, free of greenwashing approach becomes not only trendy, creates added value but are the key conditions for long term strategic planning.

In case of starting a new businesses or developing existing ones, rational thinking just simply can’t ignore sustainability. Remaining linear, using greenwashing is just a short term strategy – convenient but… inadequate and temporary.

IN COOPERATION WITH KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR PACKAGING INNOVATIONS AND RESEARCH, PACK’N GREEN IS DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING PROJECT.

Meet DANCER. The award-winning electric bus and DANCER Mobility Solution, designed for greener cities. Our buses combine excellent manufacturing quality with features that ensure a comfortable and quiet ride for both passenger and drivers. Main characteristics of these buses are:
– Lowest energy consumption
– Fully charged in 10 minutes
– Lightest 12 m city bus among competitors
– it’s very affordable!.

Also, DANCER buses are made of significant part of PET plastic and they obtained the Gold medal finalist in the Eco design awards.

EcoBioFilm’s approach to sustainable packaging
Materials based on biopolymers have rapidly gained interest in recent times for the role of plastic alternatives, for increased activity in the development of sustainable materials, for packaging.

Unfortunately, to date, the experiment on the production and use of biodegradable packaging polymer materials, which has been going on for more than thirty years, has not only failed to produce an unambiguous positive result, but also posed many new unresolved issues. There is no reason to wait for biodegradable polymers era to begin to deal with these problems. Packaging has become the first industry to be targeted by specific waste legislation, arising from the EU’s Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste. In accordance with the EU regulation food packaging must be manufactured from materials with appropriately chemical composition, meeting safety requirements.

With growing awareness about environmental concerns, the biodegradable nature of cellulose film has made it an ideal choice in the development of sustainable solutions for packaging, with the aim of reducing the overall carbon footprint of the packaging industry. Cellulose is the most abundant and renewable functional biopolymer created by nature and it will become one of the most promising polymeric resources. Biodegradability, renewability, and worldwide abundance are the main benefits of cellulose as a raw material. However, chemical processing of cellulose is extremely difficult in general because it is neither meltable nor soluble in water or common solvents.

Like paper, EcoBioFilm is based on cellulose, but instead of this being predominantly physically modified, the raw material (pulp) is disolved into a novel eco-friendly solvent to form cellulose solution.
After dissolution process, this fluid is extruded through a slit with high length-to-width ratio into an liqiud bath where the cellulose is literally regenerated. The product, EcoBioFilm, is formed as a continuous non-fibrous web. Flexibility of the film can be achieved by the incorporation of softening agents, the selection of which is dictated by the end application.

The notable properties of regenerated cellulose films are promising for applications in transparent biodegradable packaging as a substitute for polypropylene and polyethylene.

Our main activity is nature and environmental protection. Funding for the implementation of various nature conservation ideas is achieved through project preparation and participation in both national and international project competitions.

We also provide consultancy services or volunteer initiatives. Although we are a small organization, we already have a lot of experience in various areas of nature conservation. Currently, our main areas are biodiversity conservation, agriculture and environment, sustainable farming, rural development, management of hazardous chemicals, promotion of nature tourism, environmental education, environmental communication and social responsibility.

We operate in various protected areas, in various municipalities not only in Lithuania, but also with the help of partners in other European countries.

The Lithuanian Fund for Nature (LiFN) is one of the first environmental organizations in Lithuania, founded in 1991. The Fund specialises in the preservation of rare and endangered species, recreating their living habitats. The Fund also regularly organises campaigns and events for schoolchildren, helping them to get to know the environment they are living in and raising much needed awareness about nature, as well as on the impacts of pollution around us.

Currently, LiFN is taking part in 4 big projects. One of them is related to peatland restoration throughout the Lithuania, which also helps lock down CO2 in wet peats. Another project we are implement helps preserve the rare beetle Osmoderma eremita. As this beetle lives only in very old oaks, the effort to save this species also helps to protect old trees from being cut down. We are also involved in raising awareness about overfishing of certain fish species in the past recent years, looking forth to temporarily “give them a break” as we focus on other species for food.

OUR MISSION
To provide youth with opportunities and innovative resources, to create and support a network of active citizens and to help them develop their full potential in personal and professional life.

OUR VISION
To create and contribute to the active and inclusive society, where young people will be promoting values, such as intercultural dialogue, entrepreneurial spirit, and social integration.

In 2022 Mano Europa implemented local and international activities that mainly focused on active youth participation, sustainable lifestyle and raising awareness about environmental protection. While cooperating with organizations and institutions, which are part of our wide cross-sectoral network at local and European level, we developed effective and sustainable tools and strategies that contribute to a higher-quality youth work and more active youth participation in decision making processes at the local level.

We implemented projects such as “Green compass for Europe”, to raise awareness about environmental challenges and climate-change among youth, and “My city, my sustainability”, to inform, involve and educate young people in the topic of sustainability in our daily lives by providing them a resource and tool in regards of more concussions and sustainable way while consumer, relaxing, traveling and shopping.

Alytus lopšelis-kindergarten “Vyturėlis” is an improving, changing, non-formal educational institution that bases its activities on humanistic values, focused on meeting the needs of children’s self-education and self-expression, and the development of independent, responsible, dignified personalities, able to adapt in a changing world.

Among its projects, we can find “Du žingsniai Eko-darželio link”, where a group of educators (35%) will deepen their understanding of sustainable education and receive European inspiration on the importance of ecology in the modern world. New methods of sustainable education tested in practice with foreign colleagues will enable the development of educational tools from used materials and the full use of the natural environment. Education is attractive in terms of solving life’s problems. A higher personal qualification of a teacher equals a better quality of education. The concept of ecologically sustainable education will become the value base of the institution’s philosophy.

Also, they organize activities that brings students in contact with nature, such as the one implemented with the pupils of the “Boružėlių” and “Smalsučių” groups observed who the changes in the barley, corn, buckwheat, and flax sunflowers growing in their garden.
Students took care of the harvest without harvesters, but with their own hands, just the way the ancients used to do it.

The public institution Business and Hospitality Professional Career Center (VESK) is a young but at the same time mature institution with its own vision, mission and strong value foundations.

The Professional Career Center is one of the largest vocational training centers in Lithuania, providing education and initial and continuing vocational training, non-formal training and vocational rehabilitation services, taking into account the constantly changing situation in the labor market and society’s expectations.

Primary and continuing vocational training, primary and secondary education, adult primary, primary and secondary education and vocational rehabilitation are carried out in Vilnius and the Southern Lithuania branch, and a social skills program for SEN persons is implemented. In Vilnius and Druskininkai, practical training is organized in practical training centers of the hotel and restaurant sector, in Vilnius (Žirmūnų st. 143) there is a trade sector practical training center and vocational training for SEN persons is organized together with a social skills program (Šilo st. 24).

The VESK coordinated “Sustainability skills for HORECA”, an Erasmus+ project, that aims to promote education on sustainability in the VET sector in order to develop sustainability competence of HORECA employees.
Successful implementation of the project will identify the requirements for sustainability competence and highlight what skills HORECA employees need, in order to properly apply the relevant sustainable actions. This will allow the creation of appropriate teaching/learning content on sustainability topics in accordance with HORECA sector.

VšĮ “Žiedinė ekonomika” was founded to help promote waste-free production and lifestyle in Lithuania and popularize circular economy principles among business and government institutions. “Circular Economy” actively works with municipalities and the Ministry of the Environment and shares its accumulated knowledge and conveys the experience of non-governmental environmental European networks: Zero Waste Europe and the European Environmental Bureau. We also work with various businesses and help them transition to a circular economy business model.

We carry out the following activities:
1) We help to make Zero Waste Events
2) We conduct staff training on the circular economy and opportunities.
We also help businesses:
1) Assess circularity
2) Identify opportunities in the circular economy
3) Create sustainable products and services
4) Develop circular businesses
5) Implement industrial symbiosis We are preparing waste management studies and investment plans
6) We advise on the management and composting of food waste, green waste and sludge.

The Kurana company in Pasvaly, founded in 2008, which was the first in the European Union to combine the technological processes of the production of bioethanol for biofuels and electricity and thermal energy from renewable energy sources into one continuous technological chain. “We are a great example of a circular economy, because the primary product we make from grain is spirit, which is mixed into gasoline.

The second product is biogas, which is currently burned in a cogeneration plant to produce electricity and heat. We consume part of it ourselves, and sell part to networks. Also, after the production of biogas, organic fertilizers remain, which travel to the fields, where grain grows, from which we again produce ethanol, and so the circle turns,” says the company’s general director, Jurgis Polujanskas.

The production process begins with grain, which the company buys from Lithuanian farmers. At the factory, the grain is ground, mixed with water and enzymes that help break down the starch in the grain into glucose, and the glucose is converted into primary ethanol, which is further purified. In 2013, a biofuel boiler room was built at the factory, where so-called wood chips are used to produce steam. It is also important that Kurana produces spirit not only from non-food grains, but also from starchy waste.

Association of Lithuanian Berry Growers gathers together growers community and shares newest knowledge and
experience for this type of farming.
Main function of association:
* Analyze the demand and supply of cultivated berries within the country and abroad;
* Organize training, training and internships for members of the association in the country and abroad;
* To participate in the preparation and consideration of new drafts of legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania, regulating the activities of the Association and its members.

The association goal is to spread knowledge and share best practices to the Berry Growers community about sustainable
cultivation and realization of berries. The association organizes seminanars to gain communities knowledge on soil
preservation, grassland restoration, biodiversity, berry farming business transition to sustainable, EU support
mechanisms.

Public institution “eMundus” was established in 2009 in order to streamline research and implementation activities in the area of education and the use and adaptation of information and communication technologies in different spheres. Since the beginning of 2012 the vision was supplemented taking very important aspect for the society development – cultural and healthy lifestyle promotion as well green activities and social responsibility development and fostering.

The mission of eMundus is actively promote the knowledge society, while creating and developing services related to innovations, ICT as well cultural aspects, healthy lifestyle, practical adaptation of them in education and community activities, seeking to ensure the quality of cooperation and unity between different generations and different social groups.In all the projects implemented by eMundus, the sustainability perspective has been adopted and promote transversally. eMundus is also the coordinator of the TREE project and it has a solid network of green companies, schools and institutions.