Waste in any shape is a pressing problem of the contemporary society. In my master’s thesis, I therefore analyse the waste management system in production and service activities in Slovenija, as most waste is produced through said activities. Because of the specific nature and extensiveness of the field of research, I reduce its scope and concentrate on the waste which is produced by healthcare and veterinary activities. The waste produced by the latter is specific due to the industry in which it is produced, and demands special treatment. In accordance with that, the purpose of this work is to examine how instructions, guidelines and measures have been implemented in this field. Various studies show that, despite considerable changes in the field of environmental protection, and despite the adoption of numerous laws, regulations, decrees and references, the problem remains. The role of the state in the regulation of this field does not end with the acceptance of laws and regulations; what needs to be ensured is that the set goals are being achieved. The extensive legislation that I study emphaises the importance of environment protection and suitable treatment of the produced waste, with proper separation and placement within the system. This is why I also focus on the on stakeholders within this system, as they are vital for the execution of the accepted guidelines. Hence, in empirical part, I analyse the current state and present the trend of waste production in healthcare; with the help of the pre-determined indicators, I present that an implementation deficit is characteristic of the waste treatment in our country. The legislation is too extensive and often conflicting, which leads to numerous difficulties in practice.
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