Two ways Slovenian projects extend the life of what already exists

Slovenian sustainability projects consistently favor extending product and material life — through repair, refurbishment, and electrification — over building something entirely new.

1 Extend the life of products through repair and refurbishment

A recurring pattern: certification and refurbishment programs that keep electronics and consumer goods in use longer.

Refurbishment

RECOSI

Social franchise refurbishing laptops and desktops to provide affordable, accessible IT equipment to marginalized communities.

Repair Certification

Repairably

Non-profit certifying products for simple, affordable repair, connecting consumers, designers, and repair services.

Circular Economy

KNOF

Social enterprise developing waste-reduction solutions and job-creating circular-economy programs.

2 Electrify transport and energy infrastructure

A second group applies clean-energy engineering to aviation and fuel-cell technology, extending Slovenia’s industrial base into new low-carbon markets.

Electric Aviation

Pipistrel by Textron eAviation

Electric aircraft manufacturer offering performance-focused, sustainable planes designed to reduce aviation's environmental impact.

Hydrogen Energy

Mebius

Advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology aiming to reduce costs and improve performance for cleaner energy.

Consulting

Anteja

Sustainability consulting helping businesses optimize value chains and resource efficiency across international markets.

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Sourced from Keys for Tomorrow’s project catalog, verified live 2026-08-09.