Learning Community in Slovenia
The CE Learning Community in Slovenia has a general approach to CE. The general focus lies on the social and environmental responsibility of CE, more than on economic logic or self-sufficiency. The learning community will focus on materials, water, energy and value.
The partner Interzero is working with circularity of technical and biological materials. They are exploring different R-strategies and find Reduce and Recycle quite important. The focus areas at the coordinator IEDC relate to management education and sustainable/circular business models.
If you can not see the video, you can watch it on YouTube.
If you can not seet the video, you can watch it on YouTube.
Events calendar – Circular Economy Hub Learning Community in Slovenia
Webinar 1 – March 12, 2025
Kickoff: Moving Together Towards a Circular Future
Focus on project goals, expectations, and the start of the Circular Economy Hub network.
If you can not see the video, you can watch it on YouTube.
Webinar 2 – April 1, 2025
Connecting Sectors, Unlocking Potential: Practical Approaches to Collaboration
Explore challenges and opportunities in cross-sector cooperation to drive the circular economy.
Speakers:
Mr. Andrej Brezavšček – Attorney-at-Law, Law Firm Brezavšček Žgavec Ltd
Ms. Darja Figelj – General Manager, Interzero
If you can not see the video, you can watch it here (YouTube).
Webinar 3 – May 6, 2025
Cross-Sector Collaboration: Practical Insights from Businesses, NGOs, and Education
Learn perspectives and solutions for effective collaboration across various fields.
If you can not see the webinar, you can watch it here (YouTube).
Webinar 4 – September 24, 2025
NGOs as Drivers of the Circular Economy: Success Stories and Strategies
Gain practical insights and strategies from NGOs leading circular economy initiatives.
Key-note speaker: Mr. Jaka Kranjc, Project lead at Ecologists Without Borders Association
If you can not see the webinar, you can watch it here (YouTube).
Webinar 5 – October 7, 2025
From Policy to Practice: Empowering Circular Innovation in Slovenia and Beyond
Learn about the importance of the circular economy in the context of Slovenia’s and the EU’s long-term strategic goals, and how public institutions can support businesses in transitioning to more circular and sustainable models, including the role of innovation policies and support mechanisms.
Speaker: Mr. Matevž Frangež, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport of Slovenia.
If you can not see the webinar, you can watch it here (YouTube).
Webinar 6 – November 24, 2025
The road to circularity: Lumar’s pathway to impact.
Learn about Lumar’s business model, their path to sustainability, and circular design. Most importantly, hear about how the company’s vision and values help guide their sustainability journey and future plans. Lumar’s approach includes not only creating sustainable products but also incorporating sustainability into their business models and operations. The presentation shared highlights, challenges, benefits, and success stories that can inspire us all.
If you can not see the webinar, you can watch it here (YouTube).
Webinar 7 – December 16, 2025
Donat – circular economy implementation in practice
Explore with us the Donat approach, their shift to 100 % recycled PET bottles, and how this commitment guides all their brands. The insights from consumer research on what people expect from environmentally friendly packaging will be shared and discussed.
Webinar 8 – January 27, 2026
How to turn circular economy from a buzzword into a business advantage?
Do we understand all the dimensions of the circular economy? Do we understand the basic practical principles and basic business models?
Companies can redesign products, services, and operations to reduce costs, cut risk, and unlock new revenue—by keeping materials and value in use for longer. With CER’s recommendations “Implementing the circular economy in business practice” as a backbone, we’ll translate circular principles into concrete actions: where to start, what to prioritize, and how to turn pilots into scalable change across the value chain.
You will leave with:
- a clear overview of the most relevant circular business model options
- a simple decision logic: what to do first, what to measure, and how to avoid greenwashing
- real-world implementation steps: roles, partnerships, KPIs, and common pitfalls
Ideal for executives, sustainability leads, innovation teams, procurement, operations, and anyone responsible for competitiveness in a resource-constrained world.
Disclaimer: Topics and speakers are to be confirmed and subject to change.