CLEAR CITIES Heads to Ljubljana for the 3rd Study Visit

CLEAR CITIES Heads to Ljubljana for Its Third Study Visit: Spotlight on Waste Management and Carbon Footprint Reduction

From May 13th to 15th, 2025, project partners and stakeholders of the CLEAR CITIES initiative will gather in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the third Study Visit of the project. Themed around "Reduction of the Waste Management Carbon Footprint", this visit will provide a unique opportunity to explore and exchange knowledge on innovative and sustainable waste management practices implemented in the Slovenian capital and surrounding areas.

Following successful visits in Gijón and Apeldoorn, the Ljubljana event will focus on how cities can adopt cutting-edge technologies and circular economy models to reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency throughout the waste management cycle — from waste generation and collection to treatment and reuse.

Participants will have the chance to visit key facilities such as:

• RCERO Ljubljana, the largest environmental project in Slovenia and one of the most advanced waste treatment facilities in Europe;

• VOKA-SNAGA and PAPLAB, showcasing integrated utility services and pioneering reuse of invasive alien plants;

• KOTO, an innovative company applying advanced waste treatment solutions to promote circular economy;

• Rog Creative Centre, featuring sustainability labs, robotic waste sorting technologies, and community-led reuse initiatives;

• Aquafil’s ECONYL® plant, regenerating post-consumer nylon waste into high-quality yarns;

• and the Library of Things, a grassroots initiative encouraging the sharing economy and community engagement.

The Study Visit also includes the CLEAR CITIES Steering Committee meeting, where partners will discuss project progress, communication activities, and the preparation for upcoming events, including the next thematic seminar in Gothenburg.

The third day of the visit is optional, offering additional exploration of outstanding examples of circular economy in action.

With the involvement of local stakeholders and municipal representatives, the Ljubljana Study Visit promises to be a source of inspiration and a platform for exchanging transferable good practices that can contribute to low-carbon urban waste systems across Europe.