AGRIA S.A. (Bulgaria)

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Activities description

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.

Za Zemyata (For the Earth) (Bulgaria)

Organization details

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website: zazemiata.org

Activities description

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.

Nord holding (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website: nordholding.bg

Activities description

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.

Kastamonu Entegre Bulgaria 

Organization details

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website: kastamonuentegre.com

Activities description

Manufacture of beaten materials, packaging, furniture, veneer, particle board and other wood products.

We are building our environmental management system in line with our objectives to contribute and minimise the footprint we leave on the environment.

All our production lines are certified to the international standard ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems. As part of our adopted environmental policy, we carry out an environmental risk analysis and assessment of all our processes and take the necessary precautions against those risks that we consider to be hazardous. According to the results obtained, we create action plans and identify areas for improvement to maximize our efficiency.

Sustainable forest management

Forests are the world’s most valuable natural resource for their social and ecological functions. The most important factor in managing forests sustainably is to ensure their economic, social and environmental management. Like any other living thing, trees are born, grow, mature, age and die. Forest maintenance activities help to identify trees that have reached the end of their life cycle or those intended for use and, on the basis of their species, biological structure, and other indicators, and by means of various techniques, different types of felling appropriate to the respective management of the forest plantation are planned and derived in accordance with the measures envisaged in the forest management plans and programmes. The raw materials used in our enterprises consist of materials obtained during the restoration and maintenance activities carried out for the sustainable management of our forests. At Kastamonu Entegre, we process these raw materials and convert them into products of economic value, while making sure that the forests are maintained in good condition.

In 2019, we planted 92,000 poplar trees on 864 acres of land dedicated to intensive tree production , which we leased for 32 years in the town. Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Our goal is to plant an additional 20,000 saplings by the end of 2022 to expand the project to a total of 97,700 planted saplings.

Wood is the main raw material for our manufacturing operations and as part of our strategies to preserve the balance of nature, we take care to source it from sustainable sources and use the material efficiently.

Kastamonu Bulgaria PLC manages its production with respect for the environment and is fully aware of its social responsibilities, having increased its environmental sensitivity by obtaining FSC® Forest Stewardship Council® certification (FSC® C112488). The FSC® certification certifies that the raw materials used in production are sourced from responsibly managed forests and other controlled sources, verified and certified by an independent certification body

Kanapiniai sprendimai (Lithuania)

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Small – Medium Enterprise

Website: kanapiniaisprendimai.lt

Activities description

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 (Lithuania)

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Small – Medium Enterprise

Website: moduscirculum.eu

Activities description

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 (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website: bteng.bg

Activities description

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.

SOFURBAN Ltd. (Bulgaria)

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Small – Medium Enterprise

Website: sofurban.com

Activities description

SOFURBAN is a leading manufacturer of vibro-compacted concrete pavements, such as paving slabs, pavement, curbs, strips, decorative elements, etc. The plant is located in the city of Pernik in close proximity to Sofia. It has a unique for Bulgaria fully automated and robotized production equipment with 1000 ton OMAG vibratory press, indoor temperature controlled dryers, concrete unit with precision weighing scale and moisture meter, robocart, palletizing installation and shot blasting line.

The activities of the production plant started after its opening in 2009 and since then it has gradually established itself as a leader on the Bulgarian market in its field.

SOFURBAN has produced over the years and continues to produce high quality vibro-compacted concrete pavements and paving for many prestigious and responsible private, municipal and government projects and works with all the established construction companies in the country. The products of the plant are of exceptional quality and have found their worthy application in the projects of Sofia Metropolitan, in the railway stations of the National Railway Company, in the construction of numerous highways and roads, in landmark boulevards and streets in Sofia and in the country, in the new luxury residential complexes in Sofia, Plovdiv, Pernik and other cities, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, gas stations and many others, including projects under European funding programs. The product range is constantly expanded and enriched with new types of products and their derivatives in terms of colour, surface treatment and resistance to various types of external influences.

The company was founded by the Bulgarian company BALKAN DNEPER and the Macedonian company URBAN INVEST and is the representative for Bulgaria of the well-known mosaic products TERASTONE, produced by a unique Italian technology in the town of Balkan. The company is a member of the Italian company TERASTONIUM, which is a unique product of the Italian company TERASTONIUM.

Žaliasis taškas (Lithuania)

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Company

Website: zaliasistaskas.lt

Activities description

“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 ENVIRONMENТ (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website: orion-environment.bg

Activities description

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.

ERATERM TOTAL Ltd. (Bulgaria)

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Small-Medium Enterprise

Website: eraterm.com

Activities description

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”.

TIME FOUNDATION (Bulgaria)

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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website: time-foundation.org

Activities description

We hope that children will learn

– More about the environment and how to protect it while having a good standard of living

– More about the basic principles of sustainability and the challenges of globalisation

– More about the economic and political aspects of sustainable development

– How to evaluate their lifestyle and that of others and make changes towards sustainability

We hope children will be able to

– Express themselves better and more freely

– Think analytically and critically

– Develop and improve their social skills and teamwork

– Contribute positively to a better organised world

– Pass on the skills and knowledge they have learned to those around them

– Make responsible decisions about the environment

SOLARACADEMY (Bulgaria)

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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website: solaracademy.bg

Activities description

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.

GREEN ACADEMY (Bulgaria)

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Vocational Education and Training Centre

Website: greenacademy.bg

Activities description

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.

CLEANTECH (Bulgaria)

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Business network focused on clean technologies, innovation and sustainable development

Website: cleantech.bg/en/about-us

Activities description

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”.

CE STARSEED (Bulgaria)

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Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website: cestarseed.com

Activities description

The Circular Economy Star Alliance is an initiative that brings together companies, industry, business and non-governmental organizations, municipalities, educational and scientific organizations that have made a voluntary commitment to the principles of the circular economy and to work towards their implementation.

The initiative is a part of the project “Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future – Civil Society in Bulgaria for the European Green Pact”, which is implemented by the non-governmental public benefit organisation Club “Economica 2000” with the financial support of the EU LIFE Programme.

The main objectives of the project are to increase the knowledge and experience of stakeholders on circular economy and their motivation and participation in the public dialogue on key strategic documents and issues at national level, as well as their ability to implement successful practices and models for the country’s transition to a circular economy.

The CE STAR ALLIANCE also provides educational materials and trainings to various stakeholders. The materials from the workshops on CE can be found here https://cestarseed.com/bg/seminari.html

MAGISTERIUM Ltd. (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website: magisterium.bg

Activities description

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 (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website:  enviroconsult-bg.com

Activities description

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 (Bulgaria)

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Small – Medium Enterprise

Website:  unitrade2002.com

Activities description

“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.

Factory for eco initiatives (Фабрика за екологични инициативи) (Bulgaria)

Organization details

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website:  fabrika-ei.org

Activities description

The Association “Factory for Environmental Initiatives” is an independent non-governmental organization created thanks to the efforts of young people united by their common values for nature conservation and environmentally friendly lifestyle. Our mission is to inspire and support private and public institutions and organizations and representatives of civil society to implement various initiatives leading to the improvement of the environment.

Green Policy Club (Bulgaria)

Organization details

Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Website: clubzelenipolitiki.org

Activities description

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 (Bulgaria)

Organization details

Small – Medium Enterprise

Website: chartreusebg.com/bg

Activities description

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.

THEOREMUS (Bulgaria)

Organization details

Small – Medium Enterprise

Website:  theoremus.com

Activities description

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.

ECOSAFE (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website:  ecosafebg.com

Activities description

The mission of ECOSAFE is to contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality of life and sustainable ecological development through proper waste management while combining the following basic principles:

  • environmental responsibility;
  • innovative solutions;
  • care for the environment and public health.

The long-term strategy of the company closely follows the waste management trend established in the EU with regard to development of innovative projects in the area of treatment, disposal and ultimate recovery of waste. The time is gone when waste was only seen as a source of pollution.

Well-managed waste is a valuable resource and source of energy. The daily generation of waste requires development of environmentally friendly projects focused on reuse, recycling and recovery in order to reduce its quantity. The company is registered as a trader and broker and holds the relevant permits for waste treatment, including repacking, collection and transportation of waste within the entire country, as well as trading in all types of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Bio Company “Lopyanko” (Bulgaria)

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Company

Website: lopyanko.eu

Activities description

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.

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