{"id":7389,"date":"2022-02-28T09:52:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T08:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dinos.si\/krozno-gospodarstvo\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T09:10:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:10:40","slug":"circular-economy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dinos.si\/en\/about-us\/circular-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Circular Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Circular Economy<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The circular economy is based on the continuous flow of materials. This means that waste is not destroyed but processed for reuse. In doing so, we prevent pollution and reduce the carbon footprint. Recycling is the foundation: waste materials are returned to the production cycle and contribute to the creation of secondary raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Circular Economy as a Sustainable Model<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The goal of the circular economy is to preserve the economic value of materials for as long as possible, thereby limiting the generation of waste. The effectiveness of the circular economy is measured by the circularity rate\u2014the proportion of secondary raw materials in use. A higher circularity rate means less extraction of primary raw materials and, consequently, reduced environmental impact\u2014an objective we also strive for at Dinos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does plastic waste circulate?<\/h3>\n

A piece of plastic waste that you dispose of in the yellow bin is transported to a processing center, where it is sorted and processed into granulate. From this granulate, new everyday products are made, such as bags, bottles, and toys.<\/p>\n

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How does paper waste circulate?<\/h3>\n

A piece of paper waste that you dispose of in the blue bin is transported to a processing center, where it is sorted and turned into paper or cardboard. From this material, new everyday products are made, such as notebooks, boxes, and newspapers.<\/p>\n

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How does metal waste circulate?<\/h3>\n

At the processing center, metal waste is first inspected, then its composition and metal content are analyzed. It is then sorted and shredded. In this form, it is directed to industry, where it is melted down into a new product or semi-finished product.<\/p>\n

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Do you have waste materials suitable for recycling? Drop them off at the nearest location.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Circular Economy Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dinos has been an active participant in the waste management cycle for over 75 years. As a partner in various awareness-raising and charitable projects, we help close material loops for paper, plastic, and metal. Check them out and join us in the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bottle for bottle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The project aimed to close the material loop in the beverage industry by collecting and recycling waste bottles. The recycled bottle retained the same utility value as its source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We collaborated with GastroPET and Fructal in this project. We supplied the bottles, GastroPET recycled them, and Fructal filled them\u201450% of their beverages were bottled this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collecting old paper, supporting a friend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The project aimed to close the material loop for waste paper. By collecting it, young people contributed to a cleaner environment while supporting their peers. The proceeds from the paper sales were used to fund scholarships for young people from socially disadvantaged families. The project partners were Eko\u0161ola and the PISMO SRCA Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Municipal material cycle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With this project, we helped local communities create their own circular model:<\/p>\n\n\n\n