On Monday, October 28, Ekopak had the pleasure of hosting evaluators of the regional project "Glass Packaging Management in the Western Balkans," who visited our company to assess the long-term results and sustainability of this significant project.

 

The project, implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and North Macedonia with the support of the German organization GIZ, was successfully completed at the end of 2022 thanks to the collaboration between the operators Ekopak, Sekopak, and Pakomak.

During the two-year duration of the project, Ekopak played a key role in establishing the infrastructure for glass packaging collection. The project included the procurement of special containers (called "bells") for the disposal of glass waste, which were placed in four local communities: Ilidža, Bihać, Novi Travnik, and Konjic.

In cooperation with municipal companies KJKP Rad Sarajevo, Komrad, Vilenica Čistoća, and Standard, Ekopak continuously ensures that the collected glass packaging waste ends up in the recycling process.

During the visit, the evaluators toured locations in the Municipality of Ilidža, where they had the opportunity to witness the success and sustainability of the project. Citizens actively use the placed containers, and KJKP Rad regularly empties and maintains the infrastructure, while Ekopak coordinates further transport and recycling of the collected glass.

This example confirms that the infrastructure established through the project is fully operational and that the project continues to thrive even after its official completion, thanks to the dedication of Ekopak and its partners in sustainable packaging waste management.

Ekopak continues with projects that contribute to the development of the packaging waste recycling system in our country, providing infrastructure to local communities and working with them to raise citizens' awareness about the importance of separate disposal and recycling.