Across Ukraine, cities are facing growing challenges in managing household waste, challenges made even more complex by war, economic hardship, and a lack of infrastructure. Yet four municipalities, Lutsk, Kherson, Pokrovsk, and Derhachi, are leading the way toward sustainable, effective solutions through the Zero Waste Cities in Ukraine project, implemented [...]
Imagine living near a factory and discovering that toxic chemicals could be drifting into your backyard. That’s exactly what’s happening in Turňa nad Bodvou, where a nearby cement plant has come under fire for polluting the local environment. New research by OZ Green Element in cooperation with Friends of the [...]
Our society and planet are at a defining moment in our collective zero waste journey. In a moment where the urgency of the environmental crisis is being pushed aside by narratives on competitiveness, industrialisation, and political uncertainty, it is easy to fall into a mindset of feeling like there is [...]
It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires [...]
An increasing number of event organisers are opting for more sustainable solutions that reduce single-use packaging waste. However, many face challenges due to a lack of adequate resources or access to the services needed to implement these solutions effectively. The waste management company “Komunala Škofja Loka”, based in Škofja Loka, [...]
There is a critical window of opportunity within the EU right now to create a system for meaningfully preventing and managing textile waste. Within the EU, the separate collection of textiles has become mandatory since 1 January 2025 and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes will be mandatory from 2027-28. While [...]
Over the last two years, the municipalities of Viladecans and Torrelles de Llobregat have been at the forefront in Catalonia with the ERIC (Elevating Reuse in Cities) project, a European initiative led by Zero Waste Europe to reduce single use plastic waste and implement reuse systems at the local level. [...]
It’s been over a year since Member States got the official EU notice to implement systems that offer citizens the chance to separate their bio-waste—waste created primarily from the food we eat and the gardens and parks we spend our time in. Those expecting a mad rush of change from [...]
Every year, 1.5 million disposable nappies are generated in the municipal crèches of the city of Brussels. In a world where resource management and waste reduction are becoming essential, the municipality has decided to make a commitment through its eco crèche project. This innovative model incorporates concrete measures to address [...]
It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires [...]