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Local Community initiatives in Ljubljana — practical projects you can start or join this week.

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Zero Waste strategies for Laško, Zreče, and Gorenja vas-Poljane

Three 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.

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Ljubljana hotel sector: reuse in hospitality and events

From 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.

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TURBO Bled: unlocking waste prevention in accommodation

Municipalities, 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

Reuse Festival Slovenia: national celebration of repair and reuse

A 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

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