Strategy for the Transition to Circular Economy in the Municipality of Maribor

Strategy for the Transition to the Circular Economy in the Municipality of Maribor

Maribor
Publication Date
October, 2018
Country
Slovenia
Language for original content
Igor Kos

The underlying idea of the Strategy for the Transition to the Circular Economy (CE) in the Municipality of Maribor, as well as the Wcycle project, is to have an own innovative model as a system for managing all resources available in Maribor and the wider urban area.

The model is based on the operation of enterprises that are predominantly publicly-owned and already provide public services for residents. They are the city’s bottlenecks that until now have not functioned as a connecting link, which is a fundamental principle in the circular transition.

Only close cooperation between public companies, citizens, industry and local self-government can lead to a successful interconnected system that optimises resources and results - economic, environmental and social.