Izzivi in priložnosti ravnanja z odpadnim tekstilom v Sloveniji v luči zelenega prehoda

Šoba, Lara (author), Forte Tavčer, Petra Eva (mentor), Dolničar, Danica (comentor)

Trajnostno gospodarjenje z odpadnim tekstilom v Sloveniji predstavlja izziv v luči zelenega prehoda in enega od ciljev krožnega gospodarstva. Magistrsko delo analizira obseg in stanje tekstilnih odpadkov v Sloveniji v zadnjih desetih letih in ocenjuje vpliv evropskih uredb in zakonodaje na upravljanje z njimi. Poseben poudarek je na analizi usklajenosti slovenskih politik z evropskimi cilji ter prepoznavanju strukturnih pomanjkljivosti v trenutnih rešitvah. V raziskavi smo s statističnim pregledom podatkov preučili tekstilno verigo v zadnjih dveh desetletjih, vključno s proizvodnjo, uvozom, izvozom, potrošnjo in odlaganjem tekstila. Prav tako smo analizirali objavljene raziskave in patente s področja recikliranja in ponovne uporabe. Glavne ugotovitve kažejo, da slovenska tekstilna industrija upada, medtem ko se količina uvoženega tekstila ohranja, vrednost uvoženih izdelkov pa narašča. V Sloveniji primanjkuje infrastrukture za ločeno zbiranje in recikliranje tekstilnih odpadkov, kar otežuje prilagoditev na zakonodajo Evropske unije (EU), ki z letom 2025 uvaja obvezno zbiranje tekstila iz gospodinjstev. Analiza praks v drugih evropskih državah kaže, da je boljše upravljanje odpadnega tekstila mogoče le s sistematično podporo politike in gospodarstva. Mednarodne prakse kažejo, da druge evropske države učinkoviteje upravljajo s tekstilnimi odpadki, saj imajo vzpostavljene boljše sisteme. Ključna dejavnika uspeha sta višja stopnja osveščenosti potrošnikov ter zakonodajni ukrepi za omejevanje hitre mode. V Sloveniji potrebujemo celostni sistem zbiranja tekstilnih odpadkov, ki bo vključeval enotne zabojnike, centre za sortiranje in recikliranje ter večjo informiranost javnosti. Poleg tega je nujno finančno spodbujanje podjetij, ki želijo vlagati v rešitve na področju recikliranja in ponovne uporabe. Izboljšave področja s strani EU vključujejo uvedbo razširjene odgovornosti proizvajalca, zakonske prepovedi zelenega zavajanja, digitalne potne liste za izdelke in povečanje javnih subvencij za raziskave ter podjetja na področju recikliranja. Uspeh teh ukrepov bo odvisen od sodelovanja med zakonodajalci, podjetji in informiranimi potrošniki.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: trajnostni razvoj, tekstilni odpadki, zbiranje in sortiranje odpadkov, recikliranja odpadnega tekstila, ponovna uporaba tekstilnih odpadkov
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Organization: NTF - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering
• Year: 2026
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-178814
• Publication date in RUL: 30.01.2026

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Challenges and Opportunities of Waste Textile Management in Slovenia in Light of Green Transition

Abstract

Sustainable management of textile waste in Slovenia represents a challenge in the context of the green transition and one of the goals of circular economy. This master's thesis analyses the scale and state of textile waste in Slovenia for the last 10 years and assesses the impact of European regulations and legislation on its management. Special emphasis is placed on analysing the alignment of Slovenian policies with European objectives and identifying structural shortcomings in current solutions. The research includes a statistical review of data on the textile value chain over the past two decades, covering production, imports, exports, consumption, and disposal of textiles. Additionally, published studies and patents in the fields of recycling and reuse were analysed. The main findings indicate that Slovenia’s textile industry is declining, while the volume of imported textiles remains stable, the value of imported products is increasing. Slovenia lacks adequate infrastructure for the separate collection and recycling of textile waste, making it difficult to adapt to European Union’s legislation, which mandates household textile waste collection in year 2025. An analysis of practices in other European countries suggests that better textile waste management is only possible with support of Politics and Economy. International practices show that other European countries manage textile waste more effectively, as they have established more advanced systems. A crucial success factor is greater consumer awareness and legislative measures to curb fast fashion. In Slovenia we need to establish a comprehensive textile waste collection system, including standardized collection bins, sorting and recycling centres, and increased public awareness. Furthermore, it is essential to provide financial support to companies investing in recycling and reuse solutions. Proposed Improvements of the area by the EU include the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility, legal bans on greenwashing, digital passports for product, and increased public subsidies for research and businesses in the recycling sector. The success of these measures will depend on collaboration between policymakers, businesses, and informed consumers.

• Keywords: sustainable development, textile waste, waste collection and sorting, textile waste recycling, textile waste reuse