Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a globally recognised standard used across industries by designers, brands and manufacturers to verify leadership in circular design and material health. It provides the framework for assessing the circularity and sustainability performance of materials and products across five categories, including product circularity.
Tiana has created a reliable marketplace for used IT components. The goal is to promote repair, upgrade and reuse of computers, thereby helping reduce the mountain of waste generated by the IT industry.
3R-BioPhosphate Ltd. has designed a proprietary 3R Zero Emission/Energy-Independent Pyrolysis Technology which promotes circular agriculture by transforming unexploited agricultural and food industry by-products into market-competitive, eco-safe and high-performance products.
Naturalmat is an SME that makes organic, natural mattresses, toppers and bedding, using materials that are biodegradable or recyclable.
They have initiated a number of circular projects, such as their Mattress for Life InitiativeTM which gives owners the option to have their old mattress refurbished, recycled or donated if it's still usable.
UtilDeco Group SRL has become Romania’s flagship work-integration social enterprise.
In 2023, it linked its textiles and coffee operations in a circular-economy pilot scheme: fabric off-cuts from uniform production and empty jute coffee sacks were upcycled into OPYA Fashion, a limited-edition collection of jackets, totes and accessories.
The enterprise is now scaling circularity through two major projects, one on digital product passports in textile products and the other on hiring workwear.
It has organised its operations in line with the principles of circular economy and industrial symbiosis in order to minimise inputs and waste while ensuring that the final product is tasty and healthy.
IMERO's e-label.eu platform transforms traditional product labelling into a sustainable digital alternative, significantly reducing resource use, waste and environmental impact. Through comprehensive digital product information, it enhances transparency, supports informed consumer decisions and promotes efficient recycling practices.
EKOFOM is INGENITEX's new technology for making bras and bra foam cups more sustainable. Developed as part of a project running until 2026, it produces bra cups using recycled foam of comparable quality and performance to virgin foam products.
Stokarti supports the circular economy by helping businesses sell surplus assets instead of discarding them.
Their digital B2B platform connects companies from different industries and countries, making it easier to exchange technical materials and reduce waste. By finding new buyers for parts lying on the shelves, Stokarti helps extend the life of valuable assets.
Recycling Albania was set up in 2022, based on the zero waste hierarchy. It aims to transform Albania’s waste sector into a model for sustainable resource management and lead the way in circular economy solutions in the Western Balkans.
It's setting up a Circular Economy Park, with a Multifunctional Education Centre, Recycling Yard and Second-Hand Store. The environmental, economic and social dimensions of the circular economy are covered!
