The implementation of the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL” was successfully completed
We are happy to share with you the successful completion of another great “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project! In the last two years, together with partners from the Secondary Language School “St. Paisii Hilendarski”, the town of Dupnitsa, Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa, Primary School “Hristo Botev”, the village of Kraynitsi and International Development Norway, we worked…
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School project for April 22
The students from the “Green Planet” club from the “St. Paisii Hilendarski” Secondary Language School, Dupnitsa city, developed a project for April 22 with the idea that we should all be united in the protection of our planet, in the protection of nature and the environment. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within…
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On the occasion of Earth Day
The students from the Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, town of Dupnitsa – official page Sindi Georgieva and Evgenia Atanasova from the 10th grade, under the guidance of Mrs. Stoilkova, made a mock-up on the occasion of Earth Day. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “Zero…
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Study visit on Zero Waste SCHOOL project
On April 19, a study visit was held in the capital’s waste treatment enterprise under the School without waste project to students from the “St. Paisii Hilendarski” Secondary Language School, Dupnitsa, “Hristo Botev” Profiled High School, Dupnitsa and Primary School. Hristo Botev”, Kraynitsi village. The children learned in detail about the processes of sorting, separating and processing waste. ♻️ See…
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Survey on the level of awareness when shopping for textile products
The majority of people in Dupnitsa go shopping 1-2 times a month. For 30% of respondents, the place and method of textile production is not important.. The people of Dupnitsa prefer real quality clothes that last longer than more affordable but often poor quality ones. 🚮 There are only two textile recycling points in Dupnitsa. The establishment of more such…
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Presentation of the results of the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project to the Municipal Council of the city of Dupnitsa
The students from the Secondary Language School “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, Dupnitsa, Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa and Primary School “Hristo Botev”, the village of Krajnitsi, presented to the Municipal Council of Dupnitsa the results of the implementation of the “School WITHOUT WASTE” project. The children talked about the educational campaigns and presented their ideas and examples…
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The BIG SPRING CLEANING Campaign
Children from “St. Paisii Hilendarski” secondary school – Dupnitsa, “Hristo Botev” profiled high school, Dupnitsa town and “Hristo Botev” elementary school, Krajnitsi village took an active part in the planned spring cleaning campaign on 22.03.2024. The older students carried out a spring cleaning of the areas around the “St. Paisii Hilendarski” YSU, and the children from the “Hristo Botev” Primary…
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Let’s welcome the new season with the “BIG SPRING CLEANING”
The children from the Secondary Language School “St. Paisii Hilendarski” – Dupnitsa, the Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa and the Primary School “Hristo Botev”, the village of Krajnitsi, will give you an example by joining the initiative under the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL”, which will be held on Friday, 22.03.2024.📍Meeting point for all participants: SEU “St….
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Bazaar for used school supplies and clothes
The bazaar is held at “Hristo Botev” Primary School, Kraynitsi village, “St. Paisii Hilendarski” Secondary Language School, Dupnitsa, “Hristo Botev” Primary School, Kraynitsi village, and “Hristo Botev” Profiled High School, Dupnitsa. Children from all schools participate with interest in the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” initiative – a project implemented with the financial support of the “Environmental Protection and Climate Change” Program…
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Hackathon and Innovation Camp – educational methods for a cleaner future
In the period February 26-27, 2024, the partners of the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL” from the organizations International Development Norway, Secondary School “St. Botev”, the village of Krajnitsi, conducted tests of the Innovation camp and Hackaton methods for the implementation of the developed 7 educational programs implemented within the framework of the project: #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg…
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We celebrate World Recycling Day – March 18
On World Recycling Day, March 18, together with the participants in the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project, we will mark the event with activities dedicated to the need to reduce waste and recycle it.Welcome to the Secondary Language School “St. Paisii Hilendarski”, the town of Dupnitsa, Primary School “Hristo Botev”, the village of Kraynitsi, and Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, the…
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Christmas without waste
“Christmas without waste” is part of the campaign “My family recycles”, carried out within the framework of the project BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “Zero Waste School”, financed with the financial support of the Program “Environmental Protection and Climate Change” of The Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA FM) 2014-2021. All students from:🏫 Secondary language school “St. Paisii Hilendarski” – Dupnitsa🏫 Profiled…
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Campaign: The circular economy (food, food waste and packaging)
📌 Demonstrations, educational experiences, games, and “Food packaging” competitions took place on November 21 at the Profiled High School “Hristo Botev” in the town of Dupnitsa.👏 Students from “St. Paisii Hilendarski” Secondary Language School – Dupnitsa, Bulgaria took part; Profiled high school “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa and primary school “Hristo Botev”, the village of Kraynitsi. 📌 On November…
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Demonstration of the composting process
♻️ Students from Dupnitsa will have the opportunity to see a demonstration of the composting process. 🚮 They will also be able to participate in games and quizzes❓📌 The event is part of the “Circular Economy (food and food waste and packaging)” campaign. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within the framework of…
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Who is the winner of the “Halloween without waste” challenge
👏 Petya Georgieva Alexandrova from Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, Dupnitsa, is the winner of the “Halloween without waste” challenge. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “Zero Waste SCHOOL”, financed under Grant Agreement No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004-C01 with the financial support of the “Environmental Protection and Climate Change…
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Engaging forms of science learning
In addition to traditional educational programs, interesting and engaging forms of science learning were presented during the study trip to Trondheim, Norway. 🏨 The Science Center in Trondheim is an experiential centre educating children and youth in Trondheim. It is part of the Vitensenter science centre network. 🌱🌿🐢🐛🪴 The University of Trondheim’s Grade 9 Biology Trail is one of several…
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Good practices regarding Green Flag certification
♻️, 📕📌📍Representatives of the project partners “Zero Waste School” visited Ila Skole in Trondheim, Kingdom of Norway. The hosts shared their experience of the Green Flag certification process, presented their Environmental Plan, as well as some interesting initiatives to reduce waste in the school. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within the framework…
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Visit to the municipal recycling plant TRV Trondheim Renholdsverk
Representatives of the “Zero Waste School” project partners visited the municipal recycling plant TRV Trondheim Renholdsverk in Trondheim, Kingdom of Norway. The hosts presented:● The organization of separate waste collection in the municipality of Trondheim● Strategy for reducing food waste and the new scheme for separate collection of food waste from households● Communication and promotion of the circular economy among…
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Trick or treat?!?
Our “Halloween without waste” challenge has ended. See also what some of our participants sent us. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “Zero Waste SCHOOL”, financed under Grant Agreement No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004-C01 with the financial support of the “Environmental Protection and Climate Change (EPC)” Program of the…
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Halloween without waste
“Halloween without waste” is a contest for the most original costume or decoration made from recycled materials! All students from: 🏫Secondary language school “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, town of Dupnitsa 🏫PG “Hristo Botev”, town of Dupnitsa 🏫Hristo Botev Primary School, Krajnitsi village 🏫 Pedagogical College “St. Ivan Rilski”, town of Dupnitsa 🏫 Elementary School “St. Kliment Ohridski”, town of Dupnitsa 🏫…
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The “Path of Food” campaign
On 19.10.2023, within the framework of the project “Zero Waste School” held The Path of Food curriculum campaign. For this purpose, students: #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication and site were created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “Zero Waste SCHOOL”, financed under Grant Agreement No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004-C01 with the financial support of the “Environmental Protection and…
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My family recycles
Dear friends, we are launching our contest for a short essay or drawing on the topic ♻️ “My family recycles”, which will last for three months – until the beginning of January 2024.All students from:🏫 Secondary language school “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, town of Dupnitsa🏫 PG “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa🏫 “Hristo Botev” Primary School, Krajnitsi village🏫 Pedagogical College “St….
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Big Fall Clearance!
On 19.09.2023, a big autumn clean-up took place within the framework of the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project! The three schools participating in the implementation of the project organized a school exchange for the exchange of textbooks and school materials. See photos from the clean-up campaign held at St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, the town of Dupnitsa, PG “Hristo Botev”, the town of…
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Action: Let’s clean the area of our school
On 16.09.2023, within the framework of the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project, the ECO DAY action “Let’s clean the area of our school” was held. See photos from the event, which took place simultaneously in all three schools, partners in the project: 👉 Secondary language school “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, town of Dupnitsa👉 PG “Hristo Botev”, town of Dupnitsa👉 Hristo Botev Primary…
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“Eco Day” campaign under the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL”
“Let’s clean the area of our school” ♻️ is a campaign related to cleaning the schoolyards of the three schools, participants in the Zero Waste SCHOOL project. These are “St. Paisii Hilendarski” Secondary Language School, Dupnitsa, “Hristo Botev” Vocational High School, Dupnitsa, and “Hristo Botev” Primary School, Kraynitsi village. The cleaning campaign will take place on September 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m….
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Teachers underwent specialized training under the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project
10.07.2023 specialized teacher training was held in Dupnitsa under the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project.📌 The main topics were:♻️ Impact of waste on the environment and ways to reduce it♻️ Circular economy and resource efficiency♻️ Separate waste collection♻️ Basics of household waste recycling♻️ The path of food – separate collection and composting📌 The lectures were led by experts from the “Green…
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Training for teachers
On 10.07.2023, Monday, in the building of the CEU “St. Paisii Hilendarski”, the town of Dupnitsa, training for teachers will be held under project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “School without waste”, financed under the “Environmental Protection” Program Environment and climate change (EOSC)” of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEA FM) 2014-2021.♻️ The training is aimed at teachers from the…
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Inclusive outdoor games are part of the information campaign under the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL”
Children from Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa and Primary School “Hristo Botev”, the village of Kraynitsi, took part in interesting outdoor games, through which they showed their attitude towards nature conservation. The event was held as part of the information campaign under the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenWeek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants www.eeagrants.bg This publication…
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Local survey on food waste and packaging
🟢 Within the European Green Week framework, a Survey was held in the city of Dupnitsa regarding food waste and packaging generated by the population.♻️ Residents and guests of the settlement were also responsible for the degree of established habits and culture for separate waste disposal.📌 You can also get involved by filling out the Survey online here. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool…
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Opening press conference on the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL”
On 08.06.2023, an opening press conference was held on the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project. The event took place in the building of the Secondary Language School “St. Paisii Hilendarski” – Dupnitsa, Bulgaria.ℹ️ The event started with an information campaign for the general public. Representatives of the Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, the town of Dupnitsa and “Hristo Botev” Elementary School,…
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How wastewater is treated
On 07.06.2023, students from V, VI, and VII grades, together with the geography and economics teacher Mrs Emilia Novachka, got acquainted with the activities of the wastewater treatment plant in the village of Jerman. Head of the unit – Asya Krumova, and laboratory assistant – Latinka Evlogieva, introduced the students to the stages of wastewater treatment. The event is part…
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How much food do we throw away every day?
❓How much food we throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce to parts of fruits and vegetables that could be eaten?♻️✅Find Some Ways to Reduce Waste At Home:👀 Look in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry first to avoid buying food you already have.📄Plan your meals for the week before you go shopping and buy only the…
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New bird feeders
On 06.06.2023, students from the 5th grade and the human and nature teacher Lily Rangelova made bird feeders from waste materials. Everyone had a lot of fun, and a discussion was held about the different ways to reduce waste and the responsible attitude towards Bulgarian nature. The event is part of Green Week, our campaign for responsible environmental behaviour Within…
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Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030 – is it possible?
🤗We can all play a part in reaching the national food waste reduction goal – to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030. 🥑🥔‼️See the tips:✅Preplan and write your shopping list before going to the grocery store.📄✅When at the store, buy only what you need and stick to your shopping list.📄🍴In the Kitchen: Refrigerate peeled or cut veggies…
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Plant a tree, leave a mark
And this school year, we did not betray the tradition “Plant a tree, leave a mark” – on 05.06.2023, the seniors from XII a and XII b of SEU “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, the town of Dupnitsa, planted trees in the schoolyard. The event takes place within the framework of World Environment Day – June 5, when we also kick off…
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Food waste is a serious challenge
The food waste produced by the population, and in particular – schools and kindergartens, are a serious problem. We can all play a part in reaching the food waste reduction goal – to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030. #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenweek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants This publication was created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “ZeroWasteSchool”,…
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The European Green Week begins – from June 3 to 11, 2023
✅An annual opportunity to debate, become familiar with, or even celebrate EU environment policy 🌿✅The theme this year is ♻️Delivering a net-zero world https://green-week.event.europa.eu/index_en #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenweek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants This publication was created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “ZeroWasteSchool”, financed under the Program “Environmental Protection and Climate Change (EPC)” of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic…
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Invitation to participate in the opening press conference on the Zero Waste SCHOOL project
On 08.06.2023, Thursday, in the building of SEU “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, city of Dupnitsa, the opening press conference will be held under project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “School without waste”, financed under the Program “Environmental Protection and Climate Change” of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area ( FM of the EEA) 2014-2021. 💚PRESS CONFERENCE ⏰ 14:00 – 14:30 📍SEU “St….
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Event program – European Green Week, June 3-11
A few days remain until the start of an event that will be held in Dupnitsa during the European Green Week (June 3-11). See his program 👇 #УчилищеБезОтпадъци #ZeroWasteSchool #EUgreenweek #РаботимЗаедноЗаПоЗеленаЗаПоКонкурентнаиПоПриобщаващаЕвропа #eeagrants #norwaygrants This publication was created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “ZeroWasteSchool”, financed under the Program “Environmental Protection and Climate Change (EPC)” of the Financial Mechanism of…
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Participation of children from SEU “St. Paisii Hilendarski” in a competition for children’s creativity
The pupils of the II b class of the “St. Paisii Hilendarski” Secondary Language School participated in a competition for children’s creativity on the topic: “Plants and animals of the Natural Park, Rila Monastery”. The young artists received diplomas and awards. Congratulations to Danaya Vasileva, who is ranked third. www.eeagrants.bg This site was created within the framework of project No….
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Bird feeders
Today in OU “Hr. Botev”, Krajnitsi village, Dupnitsa municipality, the children presented the bird feeders they made, inspired by their teacher Miss Petrova. The creation of the beautiful and practical feeders was accompanied by a brief presentation of the project “School WITHOUT WASTE”, implemented with the financial support of the Program “Environmental Protection and Climate Change” of the Financial Mechanism…
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Celebrating International Earth Day
International Earth Day, also known as Earth Day, is celebrated on April 22. Over half a billion people around the world celebrate the Earth Day. This day is also considered the beginning of the modern ecological movement. Many countries around the world embrace the idea, adopt laws and conventions, and actively strive to improve the environment in which we live….
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Science on stage
At the end of March 2023, the students of the 10th grade from the Profiled High School “Hristo Botev”, Dupnitsa, had an extraordinary lesson in Biology and health education on the topic: “Science on stage!”. They developed and presented creative projects. In their work, each student understood the need for ecological culture and awareness to protect the environment and the…
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A project management meeting was held on the project “Zero Waste SCHOOL”
At the beginning of April 2023, a working meeting of the “Zero Waste SCHOOL” project team was held at the SEU “St. Paisii Hilendarski”. The project manager attended the meeting – Mrs Tinka Kalyonska, as well as representatives and coordinators from the partner organizations from PG “Hristo Botev” – Dupnitsa, OU “Hristo Botev” – Krajnitsi village and Foundation “Green Industry,…
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Students take the prestigious award with third place at Youth Climate Debate Competition
From 30.03 to 01.04.2023, the students from SEU “St. Paisiy Hilendarski”, members of the “Debates” club, participated in a competition organized by the “EcoCommunity” foundation. Darina Vasileva, Eva Kostadinova, Bozhidar Tomanov, Katerina Nikolova, Hristo Milanov and Asen Kostov divided into two teams – “Do-gooders” and “Peacemakers” discussed with their classmates from Sofia, Kyustendil, Ruse and Dimitrovgrad topics dedicated to climate…
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The implementation of the “Zero Waste School” project has started
On 04.10.2022, the implementation of the project “School WITHOUT WASTE” started. The project was financed under Grant Agreement No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004-C01 with the financial support of the Environmental Protection and Climate Change Program of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEF) 2014- 2021 The main beneficiary of the project is the SEU “St. Paisii Hilendarski”, and the partner organizations…
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This site was created within the framework of project No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004 “Zero Waste SCHOOL”, financed under Grant Agreement No. BGENVIRONMENT-3.001-0004-C01 with the financial support of the “Environmental Protection and Climate Change (EPC)” Program of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area (EEF) 2014-2021. All responsibility for the content of the document is borne by the SEU “St. Paisii Hilendarski” and under no circumstances can it be assumed that this document reflects the official opinion of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area and the Program Operator of the EECP Programme.