On 4th and 5th of July 2017, the Association of Municipalities and Towns of Slovenia hosted CircE project partners and stakeholders at a two-day seminar in Ljubljana. The seminar was held at the premises of the Ministry of Culture and various locations around Ljubljana city, where they got acquainted with the implementation of the circular economy in practice.
The first seminar day (July 4th) was held in the form of a panel discussion on three topics, namely tourism, waste and mobility, while partners and stakeholders devoted the second day to the challenges of the circular economy in large cities. Afterwards followed a discussion in which the participants focused on identified opportunities, barriers and possible solutions. Presentations (in English) are available at the links below, while contact details of speakers are gathered here.
Tourism
- Jana Apih, Goodplace, Green scheme of Slovenian tourism
- Petra Križan, Tourism Ljubljana, Green Supply Chain
- Aleš Zidar, Local action group between Snežnik and Nanos, Collaboration Project - Diffused Hotel
- dr. Marinka Vovk, founder of Repair Cafe in Slovenia, Repair Cafe in the Municipality of Vojnik
- Igor Kos, WCYCLE Institute, Project Wcycle Maribor
- Edi Kraus, CEO of Aqafil, Aquafils integration of the circular-economic system
Mobility
- Teo Bunta, Breath institute - The Challenges of Sustainable Urban Mobility
- Jošt Šmajdek, Public Holding Ljubljana, Presentation of the Urbana card
Study visit – CE good practices in Ljubljana:
- Hotel Park - Urban and green concept, Urša Malovrh, director of the hotel
- Pulp and Paper Institute - Strategic project Cel.krog, Mateja Mešl, Director
- Reuse Center and Repair Cafe Ljubljana, dr. Marinka Vovk, Director
- RCERO Ljubljana, Igor Petek, Assistant Director
WORKSHOP 5.7.2017 - ASPECTS OF BIG CITIES, the content was prepared by the project partner from London, LWARB
The workshop began with the introductory presentation of the LWARB programs - Resource London, Advance London and Circular London.
The workshop focused on three themes, challenges and potential investment solutions to support circular economy, the food sector, in particular how to reduce waste food and the built environment.
Click on the following links to see:
- photos of the seminars and study visits
