Green Renewable Energy & Efficiency Network of Sustainable Textile and Hospitality Environmental Practices

Project Acronym: GREENSTEP

Project ID:BGTR0300163
Call for proposals:

2021TC16IPCB005 – 2023 – 3 Open Call for Proposals for SME's under Priority 1

Priority/Specific objective:

Priority 1 - Environmentally-friendly cross-border region

Specific objective: RSO2.1. "Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions"

Budget:  EUR 374 450,90       
Duration:18 months
Start date:02.08.2025
Lead partner:

Delena DD EOOD, Bulgaria

Project partner:Ağadayi Hotel, Türkiye
Objectives:

To foster sustainable development and environmental conservation in the textile and hospitality industries by implementing energy-efficient practices and technologies, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cross-border collaboration between Bulgaria and Türkiye.

Project activities:

  • Energy Efficiency Investments:

    Bulgaria, Haskovo: Installation of energy efficient textile equipment: (knitting machines, ironing machines and steam tables & generators, finishing irons, etc.)

    Türkiye, Keşan: Renovation of hotel building for energy efficiency 

  • Trainings & Sharing experiences events.

Expected project impact:

  • Energy Efficiency: Significant reduction in energy consumption by both companies
  • Environmental Impact: Reduction of GHG emissions and promotion of clean production technologies
  • Cross-Border Cooperation: Strengthened economic and environmental integration of the cross-border region.