PLASTIX in Slovenia
On the first day of the OSDD Slovenia, there was an open seminar that attracted 70 participants including project partners, stakeholders and interested individuals from the business sector, various interest groups and the public of the Savinja-Šalek region. Presentations from the host region and also from the international stakeholders brought about lively discussion and exchange of ideas and contact information; networking at its best!
The rest of the OSDD programme focused on the PLASTIX topics:
- innovative approaches to promote sustainable practices,
- the development of circular economy models,
- the growth of environmentally friendly industries/technologies, and
- knowledge exchange.
The millions of tonnes of plastic waste that end up in the oceans every year are one of the most obvious and worrying signs of the environmental problems linked with plastics. Therefore, monitoring microplastics in rivers and riverine litter along them are crucial to understanding the ecological and human health risks associated with plastic pollution. During the OSDD, the Faculty of Environmental Protection presented their work in the field.
The participants also visited two local companies Veplas and Plastika Skaza that presented an opportunity to see very different takes on circular economy and sustainability. There was a lot of discussion on the drivers for innovation in general and especially linked with sustainability goals.
Want to get a glimpse of the action? Check out the video summary of the OSDD.
