April 2026
Show & Share
Cross-Re-Tour Closing Event
The Show & Share is Cross-Re-Tour’s project final event, hosted in Malta on 20-22 April. The main goal of this event is to showcase the outcomes of the innovative projects implemented by participating SMEs awarded in the Open Innovation Programme, dedicated to promoting the green and digital transformation of the tourism sector.
March 2026
Sustainable Tourism Stakeholders Meeting
This expert-led event designed for Tourism SMEs in Malta was hosted at the Valletta Design Cluster. It focused on adopting green and innovative solutions—such as those in energy, water, plastic reduction, food, mobility, and nudging practices—to help tourism businesses transition effectively while boosting competitiveness. Led by mentors, coaches, tourism specialists, and sustainability consultants, this workshop series addresses key challenges such as the lack of digital tools for customer engagement, operational efficiency, and business scaling, while integrating sustainability with modern technologies.
November 2025
GreenBiz Awards Winners – 2nd edition
From right: Thomas Grima (TerraSoil, Winner Household); Kelly Pisani and Alexia Borg (Sincerely Hunny, Winner Audience’s Choice Award); Claudine Ancilleri (Omoils, Winner Beauty & Wellness); Ray Sciberras (Golden Island, Winner Food & Drinks); Tonya Lehtinen (Vogue XChange; Winner Fashion Category); Christian Borg (Merill, Winner Green Entrepreneur of the Year); Mrs Sciberras (Golden Island); Zen D’Amato Gautam (Founder, GreenBiz Awards)
July 2025
SKIFT – Green Transition Training
The SKIFT Green Transition training took place on 18th July at the Notch. It was a dynamic day-long training session with over 30 enthusiastic participants who dove in to three hands-on workshops designed to fuel green innovation: The Sustainable Business Model Canvas; ESG and Measuring Impact; and Social Media Strategies for Green Businesses.
The energy and practical insights empowered attendees to drive meaningful change in their enterprises, marking a bold step towards a greener future.
June 2025
Launch of Sustainably Yours
Sustainably Yours will host 4 vibrant events this Summer in Malta’s top touristic spots – Valletta, Sliema & Mellieha, to showcase unique, eco-friendly Maltese souveniers that blend sustainability with irresistible.
The project extends into next year with stakeholder meetings and a hands-on approach to deepen Malta’s sustainable tourism efforts.
May 2025
Representing Malta in Latvia
Four unforgettable days in Riga for the Re-Cross-Tour project that brought together 100 eco-conscious businesses in the Tourism Sector across the EU. Eco Market is one of the 10 businesses representing Malta via the Malta Tourism Authority.
This trip was marked with inspiring workshops, including a small presentation during a team-building, a couple of breathtaking countryside field trips and meeting wonderful like-minded entrepreneurs, sharing ideas for a more sustainable tourism.
April 2025
Eco Link
Excited about the next Project with Italy for Eco Link – an initiative aimed at empowering sustainability, connections and growth through collaboration and culture.
Eco Link seeks to offer this program to a number of Maltese and Italian small-business owners, involving green skills training, digital innovation, networking, cultural exchange and a street market in Catania’s touristic hub.
Eco Link is an Erasmus+ Mobility Project, co-founded by the European Union.
February 2025
VisitMalta endorses Eco Market
We are proud to Eco Market has now been endorsed by VisitMalta, within the Malta Tourism Authority.
This showcases as a commitment to sustainable tourism as we strive to create impactful events focusing on the the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
January 2025
VeganFest is BACK!
We’re excited to announce the dates of the 2nd VeganFest on the beautiful island of Malta! It has been an absolute pleasure to host this festival and witness the incredible turnout of people embracing the positive energy and magic we’ve created together. We are truly honored and grateful to organize an event that resonates so deeply with so many.
Mark your diaries for Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April for another incredible weekend celebrating all that’s good for people & planet!
November 2024
GreenBiz Awards – It’s a Wrap!
The 1st edition of the GreenBiz Awards was incredibly successful in giving a spotlight to micro and small green business owners. The winners were: Tara Lois Jewellery (Fashion), Happy Pot (Household), Nura (Beauty & Wellness), and Tulliera Farm Deli (Food & Beverage) who also won the Audience’s Choice Award. A number of guests attended the Awards Ceremony which also featured networking sessions, exhibition, coffee and lunch, a panel discussion and key note speeches. www.greenbizawards.com
October 2024
Travelling to Macedonia for the Green Skills Project
Eco Market took part in an EU funded project empowering social entrepreneurs towards a more sustainable future. Specifically, by equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to identify and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities that can make a positive impact on society. Our time in Skopje has been truly inspirational. Grateful and proud to be part of this amazing group of visionaries and mentors.
July 2024
Another first! GreenBiz Awards
The GreenBiz Awards is a brand new initiative meant to celebrate and reward micro and small eco-sustainable business owners in Malta. The Awards Ceremony will be held on 9th November where 5 winners will be revealed. The Awards Ceremony will also host a panel discussion, key speeches, Exhibition area, Networking activities, and a delicious vegan brunch. Submissions will be open from 23 July and will close 23 August. More info from the official website: www.greenbizawards.com
June 2024
Malta’s 1st VeganFest a resounding success!
Hundreds flocked to the Oak Tree Circle on 15-16 June for a fresh new Festival celebrating veganism, sustainability and community. The Festival had a Food Court, a Wellness Area with free sessions and classes for all, along with a boho-style Chillout Area with live musicians, an Eco Market, a Pet Corner and a Kids Corner. See you next year. Check out www.veganfestmalta.com
December 2023
First edition of Woodland Christmas Market
The inaugural Woodland Christmas Market at Ta’ Qali featured over 60 talented business owners and their diverse products as well as traditional seasonal food & drinks. The event also offered a free program for children such as scavenger hunt, yoga and DIY stocking. Woodland Christmas Market was organised in collaboration with Malta National Park.
November 2023
Eco Market launches Corporate Events
Thanks to our extensive network of eco-conscious and socially responsible businesses, we’ve honed our expertise in organising Corporate Events. Whether it’s a Christmas Staff Party, an Office Brunch or an exclusive event for a valued client, our offerings showcase delightful plant-based menus and innovative elements curated to cut your Company’s carbon footprint by approx. 50%.
October 2023
Eco Festival in Italy
The second part of the Eco Festival took place in September 2023 at Villa Pacini, in Catania. Together with 20 Maltese business owners, we flew to Catania for a 3-day event to showcase and sell their eco-friendly products and services. This Erasmus+ Project, in partnership with Scie Eventi, was an incredible and enriching experience for everyone involved.
September 2023
Malta’s first-ever Vegan Fest announced
We’re so excited for this! Vegan Fest Malta will serve as a window of boundless vegan alternatives in Malta. Prepare to embark on an exceptional journey into conscious living and vibrant well-being. We’re excited to bring Vegan Fest Malta working hand in hand with our professional collaborators Greenie.mt. Planned for April 2024.
July 2023
Transnational Partner Meeting Italy – Eco Festival Malta Erasmus+
For the partner’s meeting we visited the splendid location of Villa Pacini in Catania, where the Eco Festival will take place in September. In photo Jelena, Gloria, Zen and Giorgia who also discussed the agenda of social-impact activities planned to take place during the festival.
June 2023
Eco Festival Malta-Italy, an event to remember!
For the partner’s meeting we visited the splendid location of Villa Pacini in Catania, where the Eco Festival will take place in September. In photo Jelena, Gloria, Zen and Giorgia who also discussed the agenda of social-impact activities planned to take place during the festival.
March 2023
Eco Market Founder presenting a workshop about ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ at the Malta Junior College
We had the pleasure to be invited as guest lecturer at the MJC providing students with insights about qualities of a sustainable leader and the Triple Bottom Line: Profit, People, Planet.
February 2023
Networking and Training event for eco-sustainable brands
Together with our community of eco-sustainable business owners, we held a training led by AnaMaria Magri Pantea about funding opportunities for small creative brands in Malta, followed by the presentation of Eco Festival and a networking session.
February 2023
Transnational Partner Meeting Malta – Eco Festival Malta Erasmus+
Meeting SCIE Eventi, our Italian Partner in the organisation of the Eco Festival. The Eco Festival an Erasmus+ Project with the objective to raise further awareness about mindful shopping and to promote eco-sustainable vendors from Malta and Italy.
June 2022
Eco Market Malta at the For Impact event
Honored to be part of the ‘For Impact’ event organised by Academy of Givers at the Westin Dragonara Resort. An event dedicated to creating dialogue around Corporate Responsibility and Philantropy.
May 2022
Donation of €1000 to SOS Malta in aid of Ukrainian refugees in Malta
March 2022
Panel Speaker at the Malta Sustainability Forum
Honored to be re-invited as a panel speaker at the esteemed Malta Sustainability Forum organised by APS Bank. We’ll talk about conscious consumerism, responsible businesses and how can we all collectively make positive change in big and small ways.
December 2021
Raising awareness about mindful Xmas gifting on TV with Owen Bonnici
March 2020
Hosting a Sustainabie Leadership workshop at MCAST Entrepreneurship
Students at the MCAST Entrerpreneurship Centre were delivered a workshop by Eco Market founder and provide insights about the SDGs and the threat of climate change in the business sector.
February 2020
Tree planting for Valentine’s Day for the Eco Market Community
We planted 113 saplings at the Zurrieq playground gardens. Thank you to the volunteers, vendors and fans an to the Grow 10 Trees Project for providing the seeds, the tools and guiding us professionally.
February 2020
Eco Market wins the NextGen Award by the U.S. Embassy of Malta
We are excited to announce that we are the winners of the NextGen Award and Microsft Malta. We are looking forward to learning, growing and creating more positive change.
December 2019
Eco Market wins ‘Fight the Plastic Fund’ by Rotary Malta
June 2019
Local press digs deeper
May 2019
Press Coverage following the 1st Eco Market!
Grateful for the amazing turnout and general support for the very first edition of the Eco Market. We are encouraged to continue with determination towards inspiring more people towards mindful and sustainable lifestyles.
February 2019
Launch of Eco Market Malta
Tamsin Caruana, Marta Kurzynska, Zen D’Amato Gautam and Majbritt Kristensen launch the Eco Market’s crowdfunding campaign with a presentation and reception at Friends of the Earth in Floriana.