Eco-Business

• Eco-business directions

  Secondary raw materials recycling, biogas/biomethane, eco-packaging, organic production, renewables, e-waste services, green construction.

• Grants & programs

  Diia.Business (recycling grants up to 8M UAH), GSF/USAID agro programs, EU4Environment, EBRD GEFF credit lines for energy efficiency.

• Incentives & taxes

  VAT relief on secondary materials, green tariff for generation, eco-tax reduced by treatment investments, eco-fees instead of fines.

• Startup documents

  Hazardous waste license (e-waste/batteries), waste declaration, emission permit for production, product certification (organic — Organic Standard).

• ESG & reporting

  Large buyers require supplier ESG reporting. Basic — environmental policy, waste accounting, energy per product.

Start with a niche having a clear offtake channel — PET/cardboard prices are volatile.