Stručni rad
https://doi.org/10.37023/ee.12.1-2.4
EXAMPLE OF A GOOD PRACTICE IN CIRCULAR WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE CITY OF LUDBREG
Melita Srpak
orcid.org/0000-0002-8051-2895
; Zavod za prostorno uređenje Varaždinske županije, Varaždin, Hrvatska
*
Krešimir Horvat
; Lukom d.o.o., Ludbreg, Hrvatska
Ivana Matijašec – Orehovec
; Lukom d.o.o., Ludbreg, Hrvatska
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
In the last decade, the Republic of Croatia has witnessed a continuous increase in municipal waste, but at the same
time, there has been a steady rise in the rate of recovery and recycling. However, despite the positive trends, the set goals of
waste management have still not been achieved dynamics of waste separation and processing. The City of Ludbreg, with
almost 52 % of separately collected municipal waste, represents a successful model of sustainable and circular waste management,
placing it among the only nine towns in the Republic of Croatia that have exceeded a 50 % rate of separately collected
waste. This paper analyses the application of a circular waste management system in the City of Ludbreg and its role in
achieving high recycling rates. Special emphasis is placed on the transformation of the local environment, including the elimination
of illegal dumps and the creation of green spaces. The City of Ludbreg exemplifies how local communities can lead in
circular economy practices by merging technological innovations with ecological awareness. Key success factors include education,
local participation, and the integration of smart technologies in waste management. In conclusion, this research analyzes
the challenges in separate waste collection and provides recommendations for further development and improvement of
the waste management system at the local level, with the aim of achieving sustainable development goals. The result is the
creation of an innovative and modern system that functionally integrates technology, infrastructure, and active participation
of the local community, positioning the City of Ludbreg as an example of good and successful practice of a green and smart
city.
Ključne riječi
circular economy; waste management; city of Ludbreg; recycling; green policies
Hrčak ID:
341605
URI
Datum izdavanja:
18.12.2025.
Posjeta: 332 *