LuxAid Demonstration Fund

Producing infrastructure pipes from recycled plastic for a greener industry

Enterprise

Inova Sh.P.K.

Presentation of the enterprise

Founded in 2004, Inova Sh.P.K. is a Kosovo-based SME specialising in the production of high-quality infrastructure pipes for telecom, energy, and construction sectors.

Amount of co-financing

EUR 350,000

Kosovo
2025
Ongoing

Challenge

Kosovo faces limited plastic recycling capacity, overdependence on imported raw materials, and poor integration of informal waste collectors into formal value chains. Infrastructure sectors rely on costly virgin plastic, exacerbating environmental degradation and import dependence. Spatial constraints at Inova’s current site hinder scale-up and safe waste handling.

Innovative solution

The project focuses on the establishment of Kosovo’s first fully integrated circular plastic manufacturing facility, on a new industrial site in Gjakova. Inova transitions to a closed-loop model: local waste sourcing → in-house recycling → energy-efficient production of market-ready pipes. The solution prioritises waste collector formalisation, ISO-aligned responsible business conduct, and market-tested, eco-friendly products for telecom and energy sectors.

Impact

33,000 kg of plastic waste recycled during project period
52 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided
13 new clients accessing circular products
18 new waste processors reporting improved livelihoods
15 new full-time jobs created, 35% for women and minorities
Accidental insurance for 20 employees
11 staff trained in occupational health and safety
1 plastic waste collection point established

Targeted Sustainable Development Goals

18 new waste processors report improved livelihoods through formal value chain inclusion. 15 new jobs are created, with over 35% prioritising women and minorities.
15 new formal jobs are created. The company expands its client base by 13 and boosts local circular economy capacity.
33,000 kg of plastic waste are processed into value-added products through circular production. A new waste collection point is established to support recycling at scale.
52 tons of CO₂ emissions are avoided by using recycled HDPE instead of virgin plastic in production.