Hi there, dear Reader!

Welcome back after the summer! Whether you feel overwhelmed or excited to be back, we’re here for you. We’ve got a new series of guidelines designed to make it as easy as possible for communities to implement zero waste strategies.

We’ll also rewind back to earlier in the summer, when many cities took bold steps to reduce plastic waste and promote reuse solutions. And speaking of waste, the European Week for Waste Reduction is focusing on food waste this year, offering valuable resources you won’t want to miss!

Highlight of the month

Guidelines for local bio-waste management: A resource for municipalities and experts

A new set of guidelines for managing and implementing bio-waste at the local level is now available. Developed as part of the LIFE BIOBEST project, these publications cover key areas and outline best practices for:

Designed to support municipalities, policymakers, waste professionals, recycling operators, and technical experts, these resources are valuable for both those just beginning bio-waste initiatives and those with advanced management systems in place.

Want more #ZeroWasteCities?

We have compiled a short list of things you might find useful:

The European Week for Waste Reduction 2024, taking place on 16-24 November, will focus on food waste. You can submit your actions now and check out this blog post to discover just how much food waste is generated across the EU.

In Catalonia, two municipalities have taken bold steps to drastically reduce plastic waste by implementing innovative measures that actively involve citizens as a key to their success. Learn more from the experiences of local administrators.

In July, the field trip to Rotterdam and the Reuse & Refill Fair in Paris showcased how cities are proactively addressing reuse initiatives. These activities, linked to the RSVP project, demonstrate how urban areas are taking reuse efforts into their own hands.

Zero Waste Europe gratefully acknowledges financial assistance from the European Union: Commission Directorate General (DG) Environment. The sole responsibility for the content of this newsletter lies with Zero Waste Europe. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the funder mentioned above. The funder cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.

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