Nearly 80 eco-pledges from children and students across Bulgaria competed for the top spot in this sustainability initiative.
Eco-reports, video messages with nature conservation tips, and an environmental anthem were among the most celebrated projects by kindergarten and school children in this year’s Eco-Code Competition—part of the "Step into the Green Circle: The Future is in Our Hands" initiative by Devin EAD and the Bulgarian Blue Flag Movement. The competition encourages the creation of an Eco-Code: a set of rules for eco-friendly behavior at school, at home, in society, and in nature. Through this, children develop creative and critical thinking while fostering responsible habits toward the environment.
“Environmental education in Bulgaria is evolving at an incredible pace. We see this clearly as children of all ages from across the country join our initiatives. We are proud to be part of this change and to witness a new generation that thinks more consciously, asks questions, and seeks solutions. The projects we awarded demonstrate a high level of engagement and understanding of sustainable development. We believe these young people are the driving force behind positive change,” said Petya Manastirska, Sustainability and Quality Manager at Devin EAD.
In a highly competitive field, projects were evaluated based on the originality of the idea, depth of the eco-message, alignment with the Eco-Schools program philosophy, and quality of execution. This year, the submissions were exceptionally strong, with the top three teams delivering results that were remarkably close.
🥇 1st Place: "ECO TV – Green News" Kindergarten "Happy Childhood," Staro Oryahovo
A team of 6-year-old "reporters" took on the roles of journalists, broadcasting eco-reports through their own TV channel. Their news and messages focused on nature conservation, earning them the top prize.
🥈 2nd Place: "Environmental Protection Video" Private Kindergarten "Detska Mechta," Sofia
This engaging and accessible video shared practical tips for sustainable daily habits, inspiring viewers to adopt eco-friendly behaviors.
🥉 3rd Place: "Song and Choreography for the Environment" Elin Pelin Primary School, Plovdiv
Students created and performed a song and dance routine dedicated to environmental protection. Through music, they delivered a positive and impactful message about caring for nature and its resources.
The projects were assessed by a panel of experts:
Part of the Eco-Schools program, the competition aims to encourage active youth participation in environmental protection by allowing them to express their ideas through creative formats.
"Step into the Green Circle" is the largest initiative for introducing environmental education in Bulgarian schools. A joint project by Devin EAD and the Bulgarian Blue Flag Movement, its goal is to expand the Eco-Schools network in Bulgaria and establish it as the leading sustainability program in Bulgarian education. The face and ambassador of the initiative is actress Gergana Stoyanova.
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