TIRANA, March 4 /ATA/ – Three Albanian startups have been named winners of the Digital Circulation Accelerator (DLA), at a ceremony held at the Pyramid of Tirana, the German Embassy in Albania said on Wednesday.
Monetary prizes were presented by Iven Schad, head of development cooperation at the German Embassy in Tirana, who highlighted the essential role of the private sector in addressing waste prevention challenges and advancing innovative recycling solutions.
Transforming discarded materials into sustainable business models represents an important step toward strengthening Albania’s circular economy, Schad said.
First prize went to Tri Tech, a startup focused on buying and selling used laptops and electronic devices, with the aim of reducing electronic waste.
Second place was awarded to STOA, an online marketplace for reselling and repairing second-hand clothing.
Third place went to Vakte Ditore (DailyMeals.al), a platform offering discounted meals prepared from food approaching its expiration date, helping to reduce food waste in restaurants and canteens.
The initiative aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the service of sustainable development, promoting business models that contribute to environmental protection and more efficient use of resources.
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