This 4th edition of the State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report looks back at 2023, spotlighting innovative local initiatives across Europe that promote environmental and community benefits. Despite facing urgent challenges, including record heat in 2023, this report aims to inspire hope by showcasing the progress towards zero waste cities. It [...]
This April, Recycling Netwerk Benelux (RNB) underwent a transformation rebranding as Fair Resource Foundation. With a fresh name, identity, and strategy, they aim to foster and promote reduce resource consumption and planetary wellbeing through systems change. Committed to a sustainable and equitable relationship with resources, Fair Resource Foundation advocates for [...]
Cities are faced with one of the most difficult challenges in our war on waste—a tangled web of varying systems, regulations, and frameworks. Yet, amid this chaos, one crucial aspect remains overlooked: the carbon emissions perspective of waste prevention. Since Capannori boldly declared its zero waste goal in 2007, Zero [...]
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As March draws to a close, so does our month-long campaign leading up to International Zero Waste Day on 30 March. Throughout the past weeks, we’ve delved into various topics, explored innovative solutions, and celebrated the initiatives driving positive change in our communities. Week 1: Preventive Measures and Actions During [...]
We welcome Friends of the Earth Malta as a new Associate Member to the ZWE network! Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) campaigns on some of today’s most pressing environmental and social issues, by engaging the public directly through a wide range of diverse projects and activities. Established in 1985, [...]
On 18-20 March 2024, the city of Berlin was host to more than 50 participants from over 20 European countries for a three-day training organised by ZWE and MiZA on plastic prevention and reuse for cities. The event offered a unique platform for both ZWE members and city officials to [...]
Our featured changemaker for March is Hnutí DUHA (Friends of the Earth Czech Republic). As part of the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign, we spotlight one of our member organisations, shedding light on their local initiatives and projects. Hnutí DUHA is dedicated to advocating for energy and climate protection, as well as [...]
Although another country has recently touched down on the moon, down-to-earth issues like waste management continue to struggle to get off the ground of this planet — let alone reach another. An advancement in the world of waste is the EU’s recent mandate for the separate collection of bio-waste [...]
Each month, the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign highlights one of our member organisations, shining a spotlight on their local activities and projects. This month, we introduce Zero Waste Switzerland. Zero Waste Switzerland works towards reducing the amount of waste produced by raising awareness of waste related issues, encouraging long-lasting behavioural change. [...]