EuRIC is delighted to welcome Eko-Flor Plus as the newest partner of its European Recovered Paper Branch (ERPA), which advocates for global free, fair, and sustainable trade in recovered paper.

Eko-Flor Plus is the largest private company in Croatia for municipal waste collection, sorting, and composting, operating a complete and modern infrastructure. It provides public waste collection services across 49 municipalities, serving 65,000 households and 3,000 businesses. Eko-Flor Plus also manages the collection and disposal of bulky and construction waste, plastic and packaging waste, written-off and damaged goods, and non-hazardous waste. In addition, it purchases paper, cardboard, foil, and metal, and offers archive destruction services.

Julia Ettinger, EuRIC’s Secretary General, welcomed the partnership, stating:

“We are delighted to welcome Eko-Flor Plus as our newest partner in EuRIC’s Recovered Paper Branch. Eko-Flor Plus’ extensive experience in waste collection, sorting, and recycling, including recovered paper, and its strong commitment to circular economy practices make it a valuable addition to our branch, which represents the collective interests of Europe’s paper recycling industries.”

Dragan Zovko, Chairman of the board at Eko-Flor Plus added:

“EKO-FLOR PLUS d.o.o. – Croatia’s leading private company in municipal waste collection, sorting, and composting – proudly partners with EuRIC, aligning with shared values and policies while applying innovative practices to address the challenges of paper waste management, a resource of growing importance both today and in the future. As the first EuRIC partner from Croatia, we are honored to contribute actively to advancing the paper recycling industry. Through the rapid exchange of expertise and ongoing collaboration, we aim to raise professional standards and seamlessly integrate them into daily operations — fully in line with circular economy principles and our collective responsibility to preserve natural resources for future generations.

In pursuing this shared mission, we look forward to meaningful partnerships and tangible benefits — both within Europe and globally.”