Stichting Symbio

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Founded in 2021, Stichting Symbio is a ngo headquartered in Ilpendam, Netherlands specializing in Solar.

Stichting Symbio is a Dutch foundation established in 2021 by Gemma Reuten and Walter Balestra to promote positive change for environmental sustainability. The organization operates in three primary focus areas: sustainable energy (supporting initiatives that enable the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources), circular economy (reforming production processes from linear take-make-waste models toward circular systems through reuse and recycling), and animal welfare in food systems (promoting cruelty-free food and plant-based alternatives). The foundation operates as an ANBI (general benefit organization) and takes a proactive approach to identifying and supporting impactful initiatives. It funds projects, provides expertise, and fosters innovation through entrepreneurs, artists, and community leaders. Key activities include the Symbio Art Prize and Art Lab (in collaboration with Oerol Festival), MenuNL campaign for plant-based eating, and support for renewable energy projects including work with climate funds and building renovation initiatives.