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“Clean technologies for sustainable environment – waters, waste, energy for circular economy“ (Clean&Circle) for creation and development of a Centre of Competence

The long-standing partnership between Clean&Circle and the Sofia Municipal Enterprise for Waste Treatment (SMEWT) continues to deliver sustainable and increasingly visible results toward the innovative development of waste management technologies in Sofia. The joint work between science and practice proves that when expert potential and institutional commitment go hand in hand, the impact is significant for both the economy and the environment.

SMEWT is a long-term partner of the Environmental Biotechnology team at Sofia University, working within Clean&Circle. At the core of this collaboration is the active engagement of the Director of SMEWT, Eng. Nikolay Savov, who is among the contributors and creators of the new building of the Center of Competence and its technological research lines.

The New Building of the Center of Competence

With the commissioning of the new building of the Center of Competence, the partners now have access to modern scientific infrastructure that creates real opportunities for the development and implementation of innovative solutions. This opens a new stage in the collaboration—working on projects to improve the existing technologies at SMEWT and adapting them in line with the latest scientific achievements.

The goal is clear: increasing the efficiency of waste treatment processes, optimizing resources, and creating sustainable solutions that generate economic value while reducing the city’s environmental footprint.

Focus on Biogas – More Energy from Waste

During the discussion, the focus was placed on the technology for producing biogas from Sofia’s food and plant waste. This is a key direction in the development of the circular economy—transforming waste into a valuable energy resource.

Clean&Circle will work on increasing the quantity of the biogas produced and improving its quality as an alternative energy source. Through scientifically grounded improvements and the implementation of innovative biotechnological solutions, more efficient utilization of organic waste and a greater contribution to the capital’s energy independence and sustainable development are expected.

The meeting was also an occasion for the partners to celebrate the recently received “Building of the Year” award – Green Building in the “Science” category. The award not only confirms the high quality of the developed infrastructure but also serves as additional motivation for the researchers and experts at Clean&Circle to continue

Innovations from Waste: The Partnership Between Clean&Circle and SMEWT Is Turning Sofia into a Model for Green Technologies
logo-en-gr Project BG05M2OP001-1.002-0019:„Clean technologies for sustainable environment – water, waste, energy for circular economy“, financed by the Operational programme “Science and Education for Smart Growth” 2014-2020, co-financed by the European union through the European structural and investment funds. logo-en-right

About Us

The project duration is from 30 March 2018 to 30 November 2023.
Leading organization is Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"

Clean&Circle aims at building effective infrastructure and research capacity to develop innovations in the circular economy focusing on water, energy and waste management.

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