Country/Region: Bulgaria, Smolyan
Scope: EU/Global
KPIs:
– Organic Material Use: 100% transition to organic materials like organic cotton and hemp by 2026. Currently over 70+ of the fabrics used in production are organic.
– Water Reduction: 50% reduction in water usage for fabric dyeing by 2026 using recycled water systems.
– Waste Reduction: Achieve zero fabric waste in production by 2025 through optimized cutting techniques and recycling scraps.
Specific area:
Circular Economy, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency
Good practice owner: Kosara Style
Description of the selected initiative:
Kosara Style is a Bulgarian company working in the sector of fashion and textile, which has adopted a trio of sustainable manufacturing practices to enhance environmental stewardship and align with EU priorities on sustainability and the green transition.
By transitioning to organic fibers, the company is minimizing its environmental impact by avoiding pesticides and chemicals typically used in conventional fabric production to conserve water.
KosaraStyle  employs modern technologies such as recycled water systems and innovative dyeing processes that require less water. Finally, the company is striving for zero waste in its manufacturing process by designing patterns that maximize fabric use and recycling any leftovers into new products or donating them for community use.
These initiatives undertaken by Kosara Style reduce environmental impact, minimize waste, and conserve natural resources, supporting a more sustainable fashion industry.
What particular problem this solution is addressing:Â These practices address the environmental degradation associated with traditional fashion manufacturing, such as high water usage, chemical runoff, and textile waste.
EU priorities focus: This aligns with the EU’s focus on sustainability, specifically the green transition and circular economy. By implementing these practices, Kosara Style contributes to the EU’s goals of reducing environmental footprint and promoting sustainable industry practices.
Reference: https://www.kosarastyle.net/en
