Civil Society Projects

Ateliere Fara Frontiere Association

Project: bio & co

bio & co farm is an organic farm that supports disadvantaged people in social and professional integration workshops for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society and the labor market….

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bio & co farm is an organic farm that supports disadvantaged people in social and professional integration workshops for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society and the labor market. The farm is located in Ciocanari, Dambovita County, which allows the weekly distribution of vegetables in short circuit, directly to subscribers from Bucharest and Ilfov, in a weekly basket that contains 8-9 varieties of organic vegetables. We have taken this idea and developed it to a sustainable network of NGO’s, private companies and general public from Bucharest that works together for a social business that brings a positive impact to all of them: starting from a healthy organic diet option, to a green alternative for food waste or job opportunities that support the local community. Therefore, bio&co creates a circle of solidarity through which we work together for healthier, sustainable and more inclusive communities, with care for environment and more accessible labour market.

www.bio-co.ro

Ateliere Fara Frontiere Association

Proiect: remesh

remesh is a work integration sewing workshop where advertising waste materials are upcycled into accessories for business or home&deco products by vulnerable, excluded, and marginalised people involved in a complex integration process…

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remesh is a work integration sewing workshop where advertising waste materials are upcycled into accessories for business or home&deco products by vulnerable, excluded, and marginalised people involved in a complex integration process spanning the work, social, and civic aspects. remesh works with PVC plastic from banners from marketing campaigns, a plastic that is non-biodegradable, and promotes the alternative of reusing these items instead of burning or throwing them away. Once the runtime of the ads ends, we collect the banners free of charge, transform them into home&deco products that are durable, each one with an unique design. As an Autorished Protecte Unit (UPA), remesh creates the perfect solution for one of the biggest plastic waste in big urban cities while supporting vulnerable people who are looking for new professional skills, thus empowering private companies and customers who want to make a statement by investing in unique products with a story to tell.

www.remesh.ro

Catalin Craciun; Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics

Proiect: Bear Tracker App

The Bear Tracker app tackles the issue of human-bear conflicts in both wilderness and urban areas. As cities expand into bear habitat, encounters between…

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The Bear Tracker app tackles the issue of human-bear conflicts in both wilderness and urban areas. As cities expand into bear habitat, encounters between humans and bears are becoming increasingly common, leading to safety concerns for both humans and bears. The app focuses on using technology to track the movements of bears and provide users with real-time information on bear activity in their area. The impact of the Bear Tracker app on society and the environment is significant. By helping people avoid encounters with bears, the app can reduce the risk of injury or death from bear attacks. It can also help protect bears from human interactions, as bears that become habituated to humans are often euthanized. Additionally, by providing researchers with data on bear movements in urban areas, the app can help promote better understanding of bear behavior and ecology, which can lead to more effective management strategies. The app uses GPS technology to track bears and provide real-time data to users. In addition to helping people avoid bears, the app can also help researchers track the movements of bears in urban areas. This data can be used to better understand bear behavior and develop strategies for managing human-bear conflicts. The Bear Tracker app is a valuable tool for anyone who lives, works, or recreates in areas where bears are present. By providing real-time information on bear movements, the app can help people stay safe and prevent dangerous encounters with these magnificent animals..

www.ase.ro

Monumentum Association

Project: Ambulance for Monuments

“The Ambulance for Monuments” aims to save endangered historical monuments in Romania with the participation of young volunteers, under the guidance of trained experts and craftsman and with the support of local communities and administrations who are offering free…

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“The Ambulance for Monuments” aims to save endangered historical monuments in Romania with the participation of young volunteers, under the guidance of trained experts and craftsman and with the support of local communities and administrations who are offering free construction materials, meals and accommodation. Since 2016, when it was founded, the project has saved 85 historical monuments and while setting up and supporting 9 different regional NGOs to implement the project in a franchise-based principle, covering up to date 60 % of the Romanian territory and expanding each year with new branches. The project has forged a dynamic community that continues to grow exponentially with each passing intervention. More than 1000 volunteers applied hand-on training on the sites. The project is mainly supported by Romanian companies and partly funded internationally, mainly by The Prince’s Foundation led by it’s president, His Majesty, The King Charles III.

www.ambulanta-pentru-monumente.ro

Oirep Ambalaje Association

Project: Un’, doi, trei – education campaign on selective waste collection

According to the 2020 “Country Report”, waste management continues to represent a major challenge for Romania, and the target, which had been imposed in the European Union directive for 2020, has not been met. There are three main causes of this problem…

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According to the 2020 “Country Report”, waste management continues to represent a major challenge for Romania, and the target, which had been imposed in the European Union directive for 2020, has not been met. There are three main causes of this problem, one of which being lack of proper education and information of citizens. In order to address this issue, Oirep Ambalaje Association initiated Un’ Doi Trei, a national information and education campaign focusing on separate collection of packaging waste. The campaign aimed to change the behavior of citizens, which would have a major impact on the environment, but also on the economy, in the medium and long term. Un’ Doi Trei took place between May and October 2022 and it reached more than 5 million citizens, through a range of communication channels: online, social media, outdoor, print, PR & editorial. The key message focused on the Un’ Doi Trei ritual: Open. Use / Enjoy. Throw away in the correct manner.

www.oirep.ro/undoitrei

Sapiens Adn Association

Project: Mobile app for information and awareness in waste management

The Infodeseuri mobile application tackles the issue of improper waste management in Romania and all over the world. It aims to provide citizens and local authorities with a tool to promote sustainable waste management practices…

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The Infodeseuri mobile application tackles the issue of improper waste management in Romania and all over the world. It aims to provide citizens and local authorities with a tool to promote sustainable waste management practices and reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment. The Infodeseuri project focuses on a mobile application that provides information and resources related to waste management, including waste collection schedules, recycling campaigns, collection centers, and a guide to separate waste collection. The app is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to anyone who wants to take control of their waste management. The application has been well received by users, with 4,000 active users who proactively use the app to manage their waste. These users have also requested that their local authorities adopt the application in their cities.
By providing citizens with information and resources related to waste management, Infodeseuri promotes sustainable waste management practices that reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment. The app also provides local authorities with a tool to promote waste management campaigns and initiatives, which can reduce costs associated with improper disposal and cleanup. The application is available for free to both users and local authorities, making it an accessible and cost-effective solution for waste management. Overall, the Infodeseuri project has a positive impact on the region, society, environment, and economy by promoting sustainable waste management practices and providing a comprehensive resource for waste management. The Infodeseuri mobile application has been launched and is currently available for both Android and iOS users. The next step for the project is to promote it to local authorities and encourage them to implement the app in their cities or regions. The development team behind the Infodeseuri app has extensive experience in waste management, with a combined experience of 17 years in the industry. This experience has been instrumental in creating a user-friendly app that provides comprehensive information and resources related to waste management.
Overall, the Infodeseuri project has been carried out successfully so far, with the app being developed and launched for use by citizens and local authorities. The next step is to increase awareness of the app and promote its adoption by local authorities in order to have a greater impact on sustainable waste management practices.

www.infodeseuri.ro

Solar Decatlon Association

Project:  rCharge

When we first began rCharge, we wanted to tackle the issue of pollution in Bucharest. One of the main contributing factors is transportation. Therefore, we opted to create part of the infrastructure for electric scooters and bicycles…

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When we first began rCharge, we wanted to tackle the issue of pollution in Bucharest. One of the main contributing factors is transportation. Therefore, we opted to create part of the infrastructure for electric scooters and bicycles.
Using Upcycling and Modularity as our design principles, we created rCharge, which is meant to encourage the use of alternative transportation methods for the Last Mile. The station is fully independent, being powered by solar panels and irrigated by recycled rainwater. We used decommissioned containers and pallets, as well as leftovers from other projects, as building materials. Like the other EFdeN projects, this one was also designed, planned, and built by students.
Up until now, we have successfully completed our first prototype. We are building the second prototype now, using the lessons learned with the first one as stepping stones. We aim to present rCharge to a larger audience starting this summer, by positioning it near parks in Bucharest.

www.efden.org

Microgardeners/ Politehnica University of Timisoara, Faculty of Civil Engineering

Project: Mobile micro-garden

Reconnecting students with nature, especially those who have special educational needs or have gone through some trauma (abandonment). It is an interactive method that offers teaching-learning elements about nature through micro-gardens. Using creativity and imagination, knowing the benefits of plants, how to grow them…

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Reconnecting students with nature, especially those who have special educational needs or have gone through some trauma (abandonment). It is an interactive method that offers teaching-learning elements about nature through micro-gardens. Using creativity and imagination, knowing the benefits of plants, how to grow them, how to maintain them and what we can use them for is the first step towards a sustainable future, towards green urban architecture. Growing plants can be both an enjoyable hobby and an activity that connects you with nature. Therapeutic (sensory) gardens have been known for a long time as necessary for recovery from trauma or ailments with the aim of maintaining an optimal mental tone. Aromatic plants, through their smell, taste, aromas, have a more intense effect, especially if they are cared for personally and can later be used in food. The impact of the project is direct through the social and emotional skills it develops in students and indirectly to the community. The project took place between May and October 2022 and is finished.

 

www.microgradinari.blog

Micul Geniu Asscociation

Project:Light for Education

Light for Education project emerged in 2020 to cover a real life necessity, to have light and electricity in the houses of the children that were forced to have online school by the Pandemic Covid 19…

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Light for Education project emerged in 2020 to cover a real life necessity, to have light and electricity in the houses of the children that were forced to have online school by the Pandemic Covid 19. We aim families that have children registered to school and follow a form of education from 1st grade until 12th grade. With the help of public service Social Assistance we find out about this families and we visit them and after that the next step is to install the electricity through out solar panels. Our Solution is built from two solar panels of 400wp, two Gel Batteries of 125 Ah each, and an invertor of 600w. We install also light with 2-3 light bulbs. The solution also has ground plug and everything is installed in an electricity protected box. The region where we act is in all the country, but some of our sponsors impose a certain are where they have influence like south, south east, east or center of Romania. The project is in its fourth year and up until now we helped more than 100 families.

www.miculgeniu.org

Prof. Claudia Bota

Project:  Greenhouses on th eterraces of Bucharest buildings

Growing plants is a complex process. In addition to providing irrigation and fertilizing the plants, ensuring the climate is very important. This is where, in addition to ventilation and heating, screens come into play…

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Growing plants is a complex process. In addition to providing irrigation and fertilizing the plants, ensuring the climate is very important. This is where, in addition to ventilation and heating, screens come into play. The perfect climate is a combination of temperature, humidity, light intensity and CO2 concentration. This climate is influenced by what’s outside, temperature, humidity, rain, wind. Any serious professional grower in countries with a tradition of vegetable or flower production uses screens. Screens are part of creating a perfect climate for your plants and last but not least, they save you money by using them.

TYPE OF SCREENS BY LOCATION: – Horizontal screen (the most used) – this screen can be doubled (thermal screen + shading screen); – Screen that takes the shape of the roof of the greenhouse; – Vertical screen on the side walls

OPERATING SCREENS: Screens are generally operated by: – tube motors (220V) for screens placed on greenhouses/solars with a single module and a length of up to 50m; – gearmotors (220V or 380V) for screens placed on multi-modular greenhouses with lengths of up to 100m; Light sensor automation (shading screens) is optional. They are generally operated electrically on-off.

The advantages of a screen, in short: – Saves thermal energy; – Provides shading; – Lowers the temperature during the hot season; – Reduces condensation during the cold season (and when excessive condensation is created, the screen takes a large part of it.)

Gardening can turn from a passion into a profitable business. Every passionate gardener dreams of owning a greenhouse in his own yard or at the house in the village. This provides the perfect environment to grow vegetables and fruits or flowers. The greenhouse keeps the harvest away from possible harmful effects that, most of the time, decrease the enthusiasm of the gardener. So such an environment allows the control of climatic and external factors, managing to increase productivity. A good management of the latter, can represent an extra income that at some point will bring you immense financial satisfaction. The biggest advantage of a greenhouse is that it can be used all year round. In the spring, around the middle of March, you can move the sprouted seedlings to a closed environment so that they can grow unhindered. Autumn is the season in which you plant the vegetables that you will harvest in the winter. And during the summer it is good to remove the glass cover, thus having a perfect seed razor in which the cuttings can germinate. Keep in mind: in the greenhouse, nothing is done by chance, everything has a purpose.

But how to build a greenhouse, if not with a lot of attention and patience?! Therefore, take into account the following factors before choosing its location: Position the greenhouse in a place full of light; The area must be sheltered from strong winds; The area should not be covered by trees; In winter, the humidity of the land must be low; The greenhouse must be located close to the house or at least an outbuilding; If the area presents a risk of flooding or the possibility of water stagnation, the greenhouse must be placed slightly on the slope; The soil is fertile as long as you use natural fertilizer; Replacing it with a good forest soil is another factor that leads to the correct fertilization of the soil; The sand mixture and frequent digging help loosen the soil and drain it

ThinkUp Academy

Project: Changing the world of tomorrow by empowering the youth of today.

Shaping the world of tomorrow by empowering the youth of today
ThinkUp Academy is the first Academy of projects and ideas from Europe, initiated, created and led by students for students. We offer free mentoring, support and guidance for young social entrepreneurs in creating and implementing…

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Shaping the world of tomorrow by empowering the youth of today
ThinkUp Academy is the first Academy of projects and ideas from Europe, initiated, created and led by students for students. We offer free mentoring, support and guidance for young social entrepreneurs in creating and implementing their own projects, including close collaboration with schools, institutions and organisations from Romania, but also from all around the world, in order to emphasise the students involvement in their communities.
Our purpose is aimed to guide the teens from Romania to develop their own entrepreneurial projects. Were to be accepted, the students would need to come up with a project plan, and during the weekly mentoring sessions we will help them develop and implement it. They’ll have the possibility to be a part of a quality network and to create connections with the students who have the same interests all among the country.
 

www.think-up.academy/en

UrbanizeHub

Project: Methodology use for implementing climate neutral solutions for smart cities

Starting from the EU Commission project 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, we apply concrete measures for Western Romanian cities (Arad, Timisoara, Resita and Lugoj) in order to transform them in green urban communities through participatory and collaborative processes…

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Starting from the EU Commission project 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, we apply concrete measures for Western Romanian cities (Arad, Timisoara, Resita and Lugoj) in order to transform them in green urban communities through participatory and collaborative processes with local private, public and international stakeholders.Four green strategies and concrete action plans for the cities are created. These strategies will be voted in the local councils and the four mayors will sign a Green Alliance Pact.On long term, these four cities will develop hard infrastructure projects focused on green transition and on the other side, the soft projects will be developed by the civil society. The main impact is collaboration involving all important stakeholders for achieving cities for the people. We educate, create visions and concrete measures for local public policies and civil society to transform communities in a sustainable way.The strategies have been drafted, we are preparing the hackathon and conference to be held at Timisoara in April and conclude the project.

www.urbanizehub.ro

Valea Jiului Development Society Project

Project: Vibrating Jiu Valley

Vibrating Jiu Valley is an event held in 2022 in 3 of the Jiu Valley towns, with the scope to bring joy, hope and pride to residents and visitors, to support urban regeneration and revitalisation of public spaces through a participatory process, and to put a splash of color on the just transition…

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Vibrating Jiu Valley is an event held in 2022 in 3 of the Jiu Valley towns, with the scope to bring joy, hope and pride to residents and visitors, to support urban regeneration and revitalisation of public spaces through a participatory process, and to put a splash of color on the just transition region that aims to reinvent itself, bringing together the local community and its ecosystem (NGOs, public authorities, companies, educational institutions, artists). It covered a mix of interactive, multidisciplinary events and activities, suitable for everybody: 4 murals (Petrosani’s Student Dormitory, Petrila & Aninoasa former mines, Lonea Mine), Robotics Valley Festival, civic participation events (e.g. RoboticTalks, Civihack), Electromina party, guided tours (e.g. Aninoasa and Petrila former mines, Lonea Mine, I.D. Sirbu Memorial House, Mining Museum), rides with the cyclodresin and the velocipede, demos of local high school robotics teams, workshops (arts, personal / professional development – communication, emotions, career guidance, first aid, geographical orientation), community lunch, campfire, treasure hunt, games, asphalt painting, sports activities and competitions.

www.valeajiuluiimplicata.rog

WorldSkills Romania Foundation

Project:Landscape Factory – center of vocational excellence in urban greening

The project aims to increase the knowledge and skills required to address climate adaptation, biodiversity and well-being in the urban, green living environment, and to broaden the expertise among professionals in Romania. 

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The project aims to increase the knowledge and skills required to address climate adaptation, biodiversity and well-being in the urban, green living environment, and to broaden the expertise among professionals in Romania. Through the European Platform for Urban Greening we started in Romania a center of vocational excellence in urban greening call Landscape Factory.
Our Center of Vocational Excellence is working on 5 areas of action:
1. IVET – Development of new teaching subjects and a new qualification:
– Introduction of a new occupation (done) and a subsequent qualification and training standard (ongoing): Urban Gardner
– Teachers training – done in Denmark at Green Academy in dec 2022
– Development of the curricula for new teaching subjects on Biodiversity in Urban Areas for the students in agriculture – in sept 2023 classroom delivery will start
– Development of the curricula of the new qualification – VET schools of agriculture will be able to take the Urban Gardner qualification in their educational offer starting with 2024. We will support them in making it attractive for potential students.
2. CVET (adult education) – development of arboriculture training courses:
– First pilot done in spring of 2022
– Ongoing – obtaining the accreditation for arboriculture training course
3. Training facilities – First outdoor training space on urban greening in Romania – in progress – being done at Liceul Tehnologic Cezar Nicolau, Branesti, Ilfov. The training area will be used for IVET and CVET courses and also promoted as a best practice. A botanical garden is part of the outdoor training space.
4. Support for the development of the professionals and practices in urban greening in Romania:
– Landscaping dictionary
– Urban Greening guidebook
– Tree maintenance guidebook
– Green registry guidebook
All of them (in progress) will be used as a support for the local administrations and for the VET teachers and students.
5. Awareness on urban greening at national level:
– Atlas of Professions and Competences in Urban Greening in Romania – https://worldskills.ro/atlasul-profesiilor-competentelor-inverzire-urbana/report/# (done)
– Education for Biodiversity in Urban Areas – targeting mid schools students with over 200 teacher and 15.000 students registered already. Educational materials are ready. Activities will take place in Mar-May 2023.

www.platformurbangreening.eu

Activity Foundation Resita

Project: Activity Foundation Resita

Jobs of the future for a developing city

www.activity-foundation.ro  

www.discoverbanat.eu

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Jobs of the future for a developing city

 

Smart City Brasov Association

Project: Triptix

Triptix is a brand new application which gives the user the possibility to search the best way to travel from A to B with different vehicles and mobility suppliers and to instantly buy all the tickets needed for the trip.

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Triptix is a brand new application which gives the user the possibility to search the best way to travel from A to B with different vehicles and mobility suppliers and to instantly buy all the tickets needed for the trip.

www.smartcity-brasov.com

Surcelea Marin

Project: Green electric energy with hydrogen use

Production of green electric energy with hydrogen use. 100% positive impact on the environment, economy, society. The project is in the conceptual phase (draft), calculations are required, hydrogen production and storage equipment characteristics…

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Production of green electric energy with hydrogen use. 100% positive impact on the environment, economy, society. The project is in the conceptual phase (draft), calculations are required, hydrogen production and storage equipment characteristics, the use of hydrogen in the combustion process and electricity production, energy imbalance takeover etc.

 AHK Romania | German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Calea Grivitei 82-98 et. 1, Building The Mark, Corp The Podium, 010736 Bucuresti