On July 29, 2021, a meeting was held between the coordinator of the Center of Competence “Clean&Circle” – Prof. DSc Yana Topalova and Mr. Friedrich Katzer, Executive Director of the Municipal Enterprise “Sofia Waste Treatment Company.”

The purpose of the meeting was to acquaint Mr. Katzer with the progress of the project, the technologies under active development, the purchased and expected high-tech equipment funded by the European Structural and Investment Funds and the Operational Programme Science and Education for Smart Growth. Based on this, possible fields of cooperation were outlined.

Continuation of the existing joint activities led by the Faculty of Biology at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” on the treatment of leachate and industrial waters from the Sofia Waste Treatment Company.

Application of appropriate technologies for the characterization of ashes to be processed and incorporated into the composition of construction materials.

Development and introduction of new training programs for highly qualified specialists in the field of water treatment, to be applied among the employees of the Sofia Waste Treatment Company by experts from the Center of Competence “Clean&Circle.” Alongside this, the specialized training of master’s students at Sofia University will continue in close cooperation with businesses, ensuring a constant interrelation between science and practice.

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