Finalists and Winners
of the Ecological Female Projects Award by the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum
India
Bare Necessities produces eco-friendly household and spa products using natural local ingredients from India, such as turmeric, annatto, and coffee. The company specializes in zero-waste and waterless alternatives to conventional home care products, including powders, dishwashing liquids, and multi-purpose cleaners. Bare Necessities also develops the educational initiative Bare Learning to promote sustainable development.
Project Description
Waterless and Wasteless Everyday Necessities by Bare Necessities
Project name
Bare Necessities Zero Waste Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Company
Position
Founder and CEO
Sahar Mansoor
FIRST PLACE
Egypt
Agrona was founded in 2018 and is focused on creating sustainable solutions for the wood panel industry. The company’s flagship project is the use of agricultural waste to produce environmentally friendly wood panels as energy-saving wood-based products, solving problems such as deforestation and the use of harmful chemicals.
Project Description
Agrona for sustainable materials
Project name
Agrona
Company
Position
Marketing Manager
Sally Mohamed
SECOND PLACE
Russia
The project is aimed at creating an ecosystem of international cooperation between the CIS countries in the field of hazardous waste management and the elimination of sites of accumulated environmental damage. It solves the problems of non-integrated legislation, the lack of a unified scientific base and the obsolescence of infrastructure for waste processing, and also promotes the development of a culture of responsible production and consumption. The project brings together the CIS countries to solve common environmental problems, using both financial and non-financial resources, including scientific potential, technology and international experience. This contributes to the harmonization of legislation, increasing the efficiency of waste recycling and achieving sustainable development goals at the transboundary level.
Project Description
Creation of an ecosystem of the State Corporation "Rosatom" for the implementation of international cooperation of member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States in the field of hazardous waste management and the elimination of objects of accumulated environmental damage.
Project name
Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Federal Ecological Operator" (FSUE "FEO")
Company
Position
Head of the Project Office for the implementation of international projects
Lyudmila Plyushch
THIRD PLACE
Brazil
The project’s activities are aimed at reducing the environmental impact associated with emissions and improper use of chemical products in industry. Launched in 2008, the project seeks to decrease the amount of chemical waste produced by industrial enterprises by implementing practices that extend the lifespan and enable the reuse of chemical substances. One of the project’s focuses is to train companies and employees in best practices for handling, storing, and using chemical products. The project has established strategic partnerships with key industry associations, including the Union of Industrial Chemical Products and Petrochemical Industry of São Paulo State and the Environmental Company of São Paulo State (CETESB)).
Project Description
Less Waste Movement (Movimento Menos Resíduo)
Project name
CQ Circular — Sustainability and ESG
Company
Position
Director, Founding Partner
Luciana Rodrigues Oriqui
SECOND PLACE
Ethiopia
The project focuses on converting agricultural waste into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and organic fertilizers. By leveraging waste-to-energy technology, our initiative addresses the dual challenges of high energy costs and waste management in agriculture. The produced CNG serves as an affordable, clean alternative to traditional fuels, while the organic fertilizers enhance soil health, promoting sustainable farming practices. This project operates on a circular economy model, turning waste into valuable resources and reducing environmental impact.
Project Description
Compressed Natural Gas Production( CNG) from Agricultural Waste.
Project name
Ablenee Energy Solutions
Company
Position
Founder and CEO
Mekides Ashagre
FIRST PLACE
Ethiopia
The project’s goal and objective is to remove dye from textile dye wastewater using bagasse fly ash, a waste product from the sugar industry that is economical, environmentally friendly, and an efficient way to remove dye. It also aims to protect aquatic life, prevent pollution of water bodies, and improve the health of those who live near water bodies.
Project Description
Eco Dye Pure — treatment of textile dye waste water using bagasse fly ash, sugar industry bioroduct
Project name
Addis Ababa University Institute of Technology
Company
Position
Lecturer at Addis Ababa University Institute of Technology
Azeb Gebremeskel
THIRD PLACE
Russia
The project is an annual Award aimed at promoting environmental awareness, respect for nature, and the surrounding environment among citizens, encouraging their participation in environmental education activities through internet resources, artistic, multimedia, online, and technical tools. It also focuses on educating participants to enhance their environmental culture, responsibility, knowledge, and literacy. The initiative fosters public engagement of youth ecological organizations (including volunteer groups) within both general education and children’s extracurricular education systems. Additionally, it recognizes individuals involved in environmental education for children and young people.
Project Description
International Children's and Youth Prize "Ecology is Everyone's Business"
Project name
Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources (Rosprirodnadzor)
Company
Position
Manager
Svetlana Radionova
FIRST PLACE
India
The project recycles organic waste from the grain industry for mushroom cultivation, and the residues after mushroom growing are used as organic fertilizers, improving soil health. Thus, the project addresses environmental pollution issues while creating eco-friendly solutions for a sustainable economy. The project promotes micro-entrepreneurship and raises awareness about the benefits and methods of waste recycling. More than 10,000 people, including farmers, women, and students, have been trained in sustainable mushroom cultivation methods.
Project Description
Sustainable Mushroom Cultivation and Waste Management through Fungi-Based Innovations
Project name
VN Organics PVT LTD
Company
Position
CEO
Nisha Niranjan
SECOND PLACE
Russia
"Clean Games" is a team competition focused on cleaning green areas, where participants compete in collecting and sorting waste to win prizes. The event gathers between 30 and 1,500 people who collect from 0.5 to 20 tons of trash in just one hour. Since 2014, more than 2,900 such games have been held in 38 countries and over 700 cities and towns around the world (the project originally started in Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast). The initiative became a finalist for the international Energy Globe Award in the "Youth" category and was awarded as the national winner representing Russia in 2021. The award ceremony took place during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Project Description
Clean Games
Project name
Interregional public organization "Clean Games"
Company
Position
Head of the Project Department, Organizer of the Clean Games
Stella Tikhonova
THIRD PLACE
South Africa
An educational program for children aged 3 to 9 that combines environmental knowledge with creative teaching methods.
Project Description
WILD HEARTS Environmental Education Program
Project name
Made Better Together Foundation (NPC) and Tenthouse Structures (For Profit Company)
Company
Position
Social Impact Director of Tenthouse Structures and Director of Made Better Together Foundation
Joni Pierce-van Zyl
FIRST PLACE
India
The S4S Technologies project provides women farmers with access to innovative food processing technologies using solar energy. This enables them to convert perishable products into value-added goods such as dried vegetables, fruits, or spices. As part of the program, training courses are conducted to teach women technical skills for operating the equipment as well as business practices for selling the finished products.
The main goal is to reduce crop losses, increase women’s incomes, and promote environmentally friendly production methods. The project operates in remote rural areas of India, where access to modern technology is limited.
The main goal is to reduce crop losses, increase women’s incomes, and promote environmentally friendly production methods. The project operates in remote rural areas of India, where access to modern technology is limited.
Project Description
S4S Technologies: Empowering Women Farmers with Solar-Powered Food Processing
Project name
S4S Technologies
Company
Position
Co-Founder
Nidhi Pant
SECOND PLACE
Brazil
The project aims to engage young people from marginalized communities in the climate agenda through media campaigns and education.
Project Description
Climate Voices
Project name
Perifa Sustentavel Institute
Company
Position
Founder and Executive Director
Amanda da Cruz Costa
THIRD PLACE
China
The "Clear Plate" program is a mobile application designed to encourage food conservation and promote a low-carbon lifestyle. Users take photos of their plates after eating, and if the AI does not detect any food waste, they earn reward points. These points can be donated toward charitable meals for those in need or exchanged for personal rewards. The program aims to reduce food waste, lower carbon emissions, and raise awareness about sustainable consumption. The project is supported by a specialized team at Beijing Revolution Technology Co., Ltd., which includes experts in technology, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship.
Project Description
Clear Plate
Project name
Beijing Revolution Technology Co., Ltd.
Company
Position
Founder and CEO
Liu Jichen
FIRST PLACE
India
The project is revolutionizing the construction industry by addressing the critical issue of non-recyclable plastic and construction waste, which often ends up in landfills, water bodies, or is burned. Our flagship product, Wricks, is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional bricks, made from recycled materials. Wricks are 40% stronger, 20% lighter, and more water-resistant, making them a sustainable and highly efficient solution for construction projects. As a result of the project's activities, more than 1,000 tons of plastic and industrial waste have already been recycled. This has directly reduced over 700 tons of carbon emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment.
Project Description
Wricks: Building for sustainable Future
Project name
Angirus Ind Pvt, Ltd.
Company
Position
CEO
Kunjpreet Arora
SECOND PLACE
India
The Cool the Globe app helps you reduce your greenhouse gas emissions to your target. In the app, users can see and record the emissions they have saved through hundreds of simple, everyday climate actions in areas such as travel, home, materials, appliance use, food, waste, energy use, etc., and track the emissions they have avoided.
Project Description
Cool The Globe
Project name
Cool The Globe Solutions Private Limited
Company
Position
Founder and CEO
Prachi Shevgaonkar
SECOND PLACE
Russia
The project focuses on identifying and supporting eco-entrepreneurs from regions where Rosatom operates. In 2024, over 100 applications were submitted, with 16 projects receiving support. The initiative included an educational program featuring key Russian experts, which attracted more than 600 participants nationwide, fostering a community of eco-entrepreneurs and eco-ambassadors. Universal, replicable models were developed for each supported project, applicable both within Russia and internationally.
Project Description
Ecoaccelarator
Project name
Innohub LLC
Company
Position
Director of acceleration programs
Viktoria Romanova
THIRD PLACE