CommunityLjubljanaZero Waste strategies for Laško, Zreče, and Gorenja vas-PoljaneThree municipalities: formally approved by end of 2024 Ekologi brez meja (EBM) supported Laško, Zreče, and Gorenja vas-Poljane in developing full Zero Waste strategies together with plastic prevention plans: all three formally approved before the end of 2024. All three are now Zero Waste candidate municipalities under the ZWE network, joining Slovenia's already strong field of 5 certified and 7 candidate cities. What the strategies cover - Source-separation improvements and expanded composting - Plastic prevention measures at the municipal level - Roadmap for Zero Waste certification What you can do - If you live in Laško, Zreče, or Gorenja vas-Poljane: contact your municipality to learn how to participate in the implementation - Follow EBM for public events and workshops connected to the strategies Why it matters Municipal Zero Waste strategies convert commitment into policy and budget: and EBM's approach of pairing a waste strategy with a plastic prevention plan is becoming a template for Central European cities. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - National coordinator: Ekologi brez meja (EBM) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th editionstrategycandidateplanningmunicipal
Repair & ReuseLjubljanaManj je več: Slovenia's Less is More reuse portalDigital platform making reuse easier for everyone Manj je več ("Less is More") is a national digital platform by EBM that helps individuals in Slovenia find practical reuse options: repair services, swap events, sharing networks, and zero-waste shops - all in one place. An updated version is planned for 2025 to make the portal more user-friendly and to add guidance for event organisers implementing reusable tableware. What you can find on the portal - Local repair and upcycling workshops - Reuse and sharing initiatives by region - Tools and guides for reducing single-use items at home and events How to get involved - Use the portal to find reuse options near you: manjjevec.si - If you run a repair or reuse initiative, contact EBM to be listed on the platform Why it matters Behaviour change needs infrastructure and information. Manj je več makes the reuse ecosystem visible and navigable: reducing the friction between intention and action. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Portal: manjjevec.si - Maintained by: Ekologi brez meja (EBM) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th editionreuseportaldigitalresources
Repair & ReuseLjubljanaBled STICT: circular textile challenge with international expertsTackling tourism's textile footprint Under the EU STICT (Sustainable Textiles In Circular Tourism) project, EBM partnered with the municipality of Bled and international sustainability experts to explore solutions for the environmental and economic impacts of textiles in a tourism-heavy destination. The initiative investigates sustainable sourcing, collection, and reuse of textiles across hotels, venues, and local businesses in the Bled area. What the project explores - Environmental footprint of hotel linen and event textiles - Collection and redistribution systems for reusable or recyclable textiles - Policy levers municipalities can use to shift procurement How to engage - Follow EBM for workshops and findings as the STICT project publishes results - If you manage a venue near Bled, ask EBM about participation in the textile audit pilot Why it matters Tourism destinations generate disproportionate textile waste. Bled's participation in STICT means findings apply directly to one of Slovenia's most visited areas: making lessons replicable for every European resort town. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Project: STICT - Sustainable Textiles In Circular Tourism - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th editiontextilescirculartourismsustainability
CommunityLjubljanaLjubljana hotel sector: reuse in hospitality and eventsFrom rooms to banquets: waste prevention in the tourism economy Ekologi brez meja worked with the Ljubljana Tourism Board and city waste operator VOKA SNAGA over two years to bring waste prevention and reuse into the hotel and events sector. The partnership surfaces what the ZWE report calls a systemic gap: hospitality generates high volumes of single-use waste but rarely has a reuse infrastructure to switch to. What the collaboration covers - Shared reusable tableware systems for hotel events and catering - Guidance for venues on reducing single-use room amenities - Pilot reuse programmes for public and private events in Ljubljana How to get involved - If you organise or attend events in Ljubljana, ask venues whether they offer reusable alternatives - Hotel guests can ask about refillable amenity dispensers instead of single-use toiletries - Follow VOKA SNAGA for city-level waste prevention updates Why it matters Ljubljana hosts millions of visitors per year. Embedding reuse in the hospitality sector shifts waste prevention from individual choice to city-scale default. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - City waste operator: VOKA SNAGA - Tourism board: Visit Ljubljana - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th editionhotelstourismreuseevents
LjubljanaDate TBDKommunala Škofja Loka: reusable cup rental and washing service23,000 single-use cups prevented in one year Kommunala Škofja Loka launched a reusable cup rental and washing service available to event organisers across the municipality. In 2024, 25 event organisers: public and private: used the service, preventing approximately 23,000 single-use cups from going to waste. The system rents cups, collects them after the event, washes them, and makes them available for the next booking. When & where - Year-round service for event organisers in Škofja Loka municipality - Book cup rental and collection through Kommunala Škofja Loka; washing and return handled after each event How to participate - Event organisers: book reusable cups through Kommunala Škofja Loka - Attendees: ask your local event organisers to use the rental service instead of disposable cups Why it matters Switching one event from disposable to reusable cuts hundreds of plastic cups at a stroke. At 25 events in a small municipality, the impact adds up fast: and the model is directly replicable by any town with a municipal waste operator. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Operator: Kommunala Škofja Loka - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition
LjubljanaDate TBDTURBO Bled: unlocking waste prevention in accommodationMunicipalities, waste companies, and tourism together EBM organised the TURBO event in Bled to bring together local municipalities, waste management companies, tourism promoters, and accommodation providers to explore how to prevent waste in the accommodation sector: one of the highest-impact yet hardest-to-reach sectors for reuse. When & where - Recurring annual gathering in Bled, Slovenia, next date on EBM - Brings together municipalities, waste operators, and accommodation providers for a full-day working session Who benefits - Hotel and guesthouse operators learn practical reuse systems for rooms and events - Municipalities get a cross-sector coordination format they can replicate - Guests staying in Bled find accommodation that treats waste prevention as a service feature, not an afterthought How to engage - Follow EBM for the next TURBO event date and registration - Accommodation operators can contact EBM to join the working group Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Organiser: Ekologi brez meja (EBM) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition
LjubljanaDate TBDReuse Festival Slovenia: national celebration of repair and reuseA festival that makes reuse visible and joyful EBM's Reuse Festival is a national event bringing together repair workshops, swap events, reuse demonstrations, and community education in one place. Part of a broader national reuse promotion project, the festival is designed to shift public perception of secondhand and repaired goods: from compromise to celebration. When & where - Annual national festival: venue and date announced each year on EBM - Typically held at a central Slovenian location with room for repair workshops, swap stalls, and demonstrations What happens at the festival - Live repair workshops for clothes, electronics, and household items - Swap tables and free-store stalls - Talks and demonstrations from Zero Waste municipalities and community organisations How to join - Register on the EBM website when the festival is announced - Bring items to swap, repair, or donate - Volunteer as a repair guide if you have skills to share Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Organiser: Ekologi brez meja (EBM) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition
