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Welcome back! As we step into this new year, let’s embrace the energy of January, a month of fresh starts and bold resolutions.
We’re kicking things off with an exciting opportunity to come together. Mark your calendars for our March workshop in Barcelona, where we’ll focus on practical waste prevention strategies.
In this edition, we’re highlighting inspiring stories and actionable strategies to jumpstart the year. From washable nappies in Brussels’ eco-crèches to community composting milestones in Slovakia, and preparations for the EU’s textile waste revolution, the stage is set for meaningful change. Visit Sufficiencity to explore how cities can prepare and lead the way.
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Building local waste prevention solutions: field visit & workshop in Barcelona on 25 March 2025 | |
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Are you passionate about implementing zero waste solutions in cities and driving meaningful change? Do you want to develop your knowledge on waste prevention and speak with practitioners behind some of Europe’s best performing initiatives? Then this event is for you!
Co-organised by Rezero and Zero Waste Europe, this event offers practical tools, inspiring Catalonian success stories, and the chance to network with like-minded individuals tackling the challenges of scaling reuse and prevention initiatives. What to expect?
- A guided visit to Viladecans, a Zero Waste Candidate City and leading member of the ERIC project.
- Hands-on interactive workshop to create actionable solutions.
- An evening networking session to connect and collaborate.
The event is free of charge, with catering and local transport included, but spots are limited to 25 participants, with priority for ERIC/RSVP members. Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to Barcelona and accommodation.
Applications close on 10 February 2025. Apply now!
Extend your trip and attend the Zero Waste Festival on 26-27 March, packed with more opportunities to connect and grow within the zero-waste movement.
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We have compiled a short list of things you might find useful: | |
- Brussels' Eco crèches project will switch 40 crèches to reusable nappies by 2027, avoiding millions of disposables and showcasing how small, scalable changes can create significant environmental impact. Read the factsheet (in English, French & Dutch) and blog post.
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The EU’s mandatory textile waste collection by 2025 presents cities with a chance to prioritise local reuse systems and tackle the challenges of fast fashion waste. Our "Sufficiencity" strategy highlights repair cafés, second-hand shops, and swaps as key drivers of urban transformation. Discover the report, available in English & Slovenian.
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- The Slovak city of Partizánske achieved remarkable results by reducing mixed waste by 18% and individual waste by 36% through community-driven composting and optimised waste collection. Dive into the case study for details (in English, Dutch & Croatian).
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