Strengthening circular economy through industrial symbiosisDžajić Uršič, Erika (Avtor) industrial symbiosiscircular economyEuropean Green Dealsustainable developmentNextGenerationEUAdopting the approach of industrial symbiosis, where waste from one company becomes input for another, aligns with global sustainability goals, including the Paris Agreement, UN 2030 Agenda, and European Green Deal. These initiatives promote a development model balancing profitability, social progress, and environmental protection. This chapter examines strategies and policies for sustainable resource management, heightened by COVID-19, and the EU's push for systematic implementation through the European Green Deal and NextGenerationEU. The research question addresses whether existing regulations and practices are sufficient for meeting the EU's green and digital commitments.Institute for Local Self-Government20242026-06-12 14:47:34Neznano30069UDK: 338.2:502.131.1DOI: 10.4335/2024.3COBISS_ID: 231101443OceCobissID: 219971075sl© The Author(s).