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The LIFE IP RESTART Project

LIFE IP RESTART strategic project: Boosting waste recycling into valuable products by setting the environment for a circular economy in Slovenia (2022–2030) strives for a smoother transition of Slovenia to a circular economy.

The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy of the Republic of Slovenia, as lead partner, will cooperate with 15 partners to develop innovative solutions to improve the waste recycling into valuable new products, particularly in the construction and mining sectors.
9
Years
16
Partners
39
Actions
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EUR 17 million

Project partners

The coordinator of the project is the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy.

News and events

08. 05. 2026

Društvo tehničnih vodij površinsko odkopavanje (DTV PO) je včeraj, 7. maja 2026, v Tehniškem muzeju Slovenije organiziralo strokovno-operativni posvet. Vodil ga je predsednik DTV PO dr. Željko Pogačnik, ki je s podjetjem Georudeko eden od partnerjev projekta LIFE IP Restart. Strokovni posvet je bil namenjen obravnavi aktualnih vprašanj in ključnih izzivov, s katerimi se koncesionarji, […]

08. 05. 2026

V Mariboru je 7. maja 2026 potekal 3. regionalni strokovni posvet »Krožna mesta in regije«. Dogodek je organiziralo podjetje SOL.LEX.SUS d.o.o., partner projekta LIFE IP Restart, v sodelovanju z Regionalno razvojno agencijo za Podravje-Maribor. Cilj strokovnih posvetov »Krožna mesta in regije« je krepiti organizacijsko krožnost in trajnost v javnem sektorju, ki oblikuje politike trajnostnega in […]

24. 04. 2026

Kako lahko gradbeni sektor učinkovito preide v krožno gospodarstvo – in pri tem ostane konkurenčen? bo tema tridnevnega izobraževalnega programa, ki na enem mestu združuje: ključna znanja in zakonodajne usmeritve, sodobna orodja ter finančne priložnosti za trajnostno preobrazbo gradbeništva. Izobraževanje, ki bo potekalo med 25. in 27. majem 2026 na Gospodarski zbornici Slovenije (Dimičeva 13, Ljubljana), […]

Pilot actions

24. 10. 2024

The innovative value chain for sustainable waste management will foster the development of new products made from recycled waste/secondary raw materials, based on best available techniques. A systems engineering approach will be applied to ensure a coherent, controlled, transparent and interoperable implementation of the Waste Management and Prevention Programme (WMPP). The aim is to standardise best practice and create a supportive environment for innovation. The main pillars of innovation in waste management are: material flow control (reduction, reuse, recycling, cross-sectoral interoperability), process awareness, management and innovation through evaluation and certification of the WMPP measures. The action therefore focuses on the concrete implementation of digital processes that support the transfer from existing practices to practices that support the objectives of the LIFE IP RESTART project.

24. 10. 2024

This action seeks to inform the private sector about the innovative value chains for sustainable waste management presented for a given area, the range of materials used and the stakeholders involved – decision-makers and economic operators. The results of each process will serve as a basis for a cross-public/environmental/financial validation of the objectives set and the measures proposed, and for the further adoption of additional activities.

24. 10. 2024

The action seeks to improve the competencies and organisational capacity of key national and regional authorities to carry out their management and regulatory tasks in line with the circular economy and sustainable development. The primary focus is on the public sector (ministries, directorates, agencies), implementing sectors that interact directly with citizens and businesses (inspectorates, agencies, government regulatory authorities) and act as policy enablers (public institutions, regional and local development agencies). The action will leverage the expertise and experience gained from the Life IP Care4Climate project and the activities undertaken under the Deep Demonstration Slovenia project.

24. 10. 2024

The action will focus on the development of technical and legal guidelines that can provide the basis for future standards, as an important source of information and as a platform for technology and knowledge transfer. The guidelines will be divided into four categories: sustainable products made from recycled waste; circular economy tools and mechanisms; digitalisation and emerging technologies applicable to the circular economy; education and training.

24. 10. 2024

Digitalization is an important part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). A large amount of data is analyzed and transformed into useful information that supports circular solutions and thus the transition to a circular economy. To ensure the highest possible efficiency and sustainability of the project results, a platform will be developed for the government, businesses, and citizens, offering various interaction possibilities.

24. 10. 2024

Blato iz komunalnih čistilnih naprav je na ravni Evropske unije prepoznano kot sekundarni vir fosforja. Tehnologije pridobivanja fosforja iz blata iz komunalnih čistilnih naprav so sicer že v razvoju, v okviru te akcije pa bomo preizkusili alternativno metodo biološkega pridobivanja fosforja. Testirali pa bomo tudi druge možne tehnologije predelave tega blata in jih testirali glede […]

STUDIES & BEST PRACTICES

Recommendations on Circularity and Sustainability in Various Fields (CER – Partnership for a Sustainable Economy, 2025)
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Policy Brief on Accelerating the Circular Economy for a Prosperous and Competitive Europe (Circular Cities Frontrunner Group, 2025)
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A Guide for Circularity in the Urban built Environment (European Investment Bank, 2024)
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Open Government for the green transition (OECD, 2025)
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The LIFE IP Restart project (LIFE20 IPE/SI/000021) is an integrated project co-financed by the European LIFE Programme. The opinions and information expressed on the website are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Union or CINEA. Neither the European Union nor the awarding authority can be held responsible for them.
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