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Repair & Reuse in Zagreb: local projects to join

Local Repair & Reuse initiatives in Zagreb — practical projects you can start or join this week.

In Zagreb, neighbours are already working on Repair & Reuse, including «Zagreb Plastic Prevention Plan: ban single-use, refill the city». Start something similar this week, or join an initiative already planned.

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Zagreb Plastic Prevention Plan: ban single-use, refill the city

From city buildings to hospitality venues Zagreb adopted a Plastic Prevention Plan as part of the ERIC project: one of the most comprehensive municipal plastic policies in the Western Balkans region. The plan bans single-use plastics across all city-owned buildings and institutions and combines that with public infrastructure to make reuse the easy default. Measures already running - New and repaired public drinking-water fountains installed across the city to cut single-use plastic bottle purchases - Single-use plastic items removed from select city-organised events - Support for hospitality businesses switching to reusable packaging What you can do - Use the public refill fountains instead of buying bottled water - Ask event organisers in Zagreb whether the venue is single-use-plastic-free - Talk to your neighbourhood association about advocating for more refill points in your district Why it matters Policy without infrastructure fails. Zagreb pairs the ban with visible reuse alternatives: showing that a city of almost one million can shift habits at scale.

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Repair & Reuse initiatives in Zagreb

Zelena Akcija volunteer repair collective: Zagreb

Bikes, clothes, and small appliances: repaired together Zelena Akcija has run a volunteer bike repair collective in Zagreb for several years. In 2024 they expanded it into a multi-function reuse hub at their office, adding two new collectives: one for clothing repair and one for small household appliance repair: staffed entirely by volunteers. When & where - Recurring repair sessions at the Zelena Akcija office, Zagreb, dates and times on zelena-akcija.hr - Bike, clothing, and small-appliance collectives run on a volunteer schedule; check the website before you visit How to join - Bring your broken bike, garment, or small appliance to a repair session - Volunteer if you have repair skills: the collective always welcomes new fixers Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Organiser: Zelena Akcija (Friends of the Earth Croatia) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition

Pula reuse centre: in development with Zelena Akcija

A circular economy hub for Istria's largest city Zelena Akcija is assisting the city of Pula in establishing a dedicated reuse centre: a venue where residents can drop off, repair, and take home items instead of sending them to landfill or incineration. Pula sits on the Istrian coast and is Croatia's sixth-largest city; a reuse centre here would serve both residents and the significant tourism population. When & where - In development: venue and opening hours not yet confirmed (approximate pin: Pula city centre) - Follow Zelena Akcija for the reuse centre timeline How to follow progress - Check Zelena Akcija for updates on the Pula reuse centre timeline - Contact Pula's environmental office to express public support for the initiative Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Organiser support: Zelena Akcija (Friends of the Earth Croatia) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition

Zagreb reuse centre: city working to open by end of 2026

A dedicated venue for reuse in Croatia's capital Zagreb is working to establish a city reuse centre by the end of 2026, as part of its broader circular economy and Plastic Prevention Plan commitments. The centre will allow residents to drop off usable items and take home pre-loved goods: shifting the city from a linear disposal model toward a reuse loop. When & where - Target opening by end of 2026: venue to be announced by ZGOS - Approximate pin: Zagreb city centre until the permanent address is published How to follow progress - Follow Zagreb komunalne usluge (ZGOS) for venue and opening date announcements - Advocate with your city councillor for a reuse centre in your district Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - ERIC project: Zelena Akcija (Friends of the Earth Croatia) - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition

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