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 [...]
The headlines of early 2025 roar with familiar urgency. War continues to devastate communities. Climate impacts intensify. Political divisions deepen across Europe and beyond. In this cacophony of crises, it’s tempting to lose ourselves in the dominant narrative of decline and despair. Yet, beneath this turmoil, a different story is [...]
After a long stretch of working remotely, often across borders and time zones, finally meeting in person in Lviv this summer felt like a breath of fresh air. The last time we all gathered was in 2022, in Kharkiv, just a week before Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since then, we’ve been [...]
We almost made it. Most countries in the world are in favour of an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty that addresses plastic production, restricts toxics, increases circularity and delivers on financing for a just transition. However, after more than 2 years of meetings, negotiators ran out of time to agree a [...]
What does it take to build and sustain a movement? How can national alliances work together to push for stronger zero waste strategies? What tactics and tools are needed to strengthen a movement and join forces with others for wider impact? In early November, Zero Waste Alliances gathered in Limassol, [...]
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 [...]
Plastic is present in every aspect of our daily lives, from packaging and textiles to household items, and its production has been increasing at an alarming rate. Without significant action, global plastic use is expected to triple by 2060, reaching a staggering 1,321 million tonnes annually. This unprecedented growth contributes [...]
At Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), we believe that lasting change grows from grassroots action—one community at a time. This belief has guided our journey, from promoting zero waste solutions across Europe to our work within the broader global movement. As both a past finalist and a 2024 nominator for the [...]
Every year, International Repair Day highlights the critical role that repair and reuse play in reducing waste, preserving resources and strengthening communities. Today, 19 October 2024, we want to showcase the diverse range of repair initiatives that our members are organising across Europe. From empowering local communities through hands-on workshops [...]