waste management
Recycling and Raising Environmental Awareness in the Municipality of Brod
The Municipality of Brod is working intensively to improve waste management, focusing on recycling construction materials, remediation of the municipal landfill, and public education—thereby contributing to a greener transition. We spoke with Milan Zečević, Mayor of the Municipality of Brod,…
Rome to Get a Modern Waste Management System
With the construction of a complex of facilities known as the Circular Resources Park, along with two organic waste treatment plants and two paper and plastic recycling facilities, Rome will gain a new integrated waste management system. According to a…
Prelog – A Small City With a Big Vision
Prelog is a town in Međimurje County, northern Croatia, that is highly committed to sustainable development and environmental protection. The city actively promotes green initiatives and projects that improve the quality of life of its residents and position the community…
International Plastic Bag Free Day: Small Packages, Big Problem
Every year, on July 3rd, International Plastic Bag Free Day is marked across the world. It was launched in 2009 by environmental organizations and later supported by the global movement Break Free from Plastic, founded in 2016. The aim of…
Circular Economy – A Goal or a Means of Waste Management?
The last two centuries have been characterized by intensive exploitation of natural resources, resulting in significant changes in both natural and anthropogenic material flows. The need for developing and implementing a circular economy has arisen due to the excessive consumption…
Responsible Waste Management: Key to Sustainable Solar Energy
The management of construction waste in Serbia is regulated by a series of laws and by-laws, with an emphasis on the Law on Waste Management and the Regulation on the Manner and Procedure for Construction and Demolition Waste Management. These…
Challenges and Opportunities for Montenegro on the Path to a Circular Economy
Countries in the region are making significant strides in implementing a circular economy (CE), which is vital for reducing dependence on primary resources, boosting competitiveness, and protecting the environment. We spoke with Milena Rmuš, Secretary of the Coordinating Committee for…