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Welcome back from the summer holidays!We are ready to tackle the rest of the year by making zero waste the top priority in everyone's mind - and September was no exception. From exciting developments on the reuse front to upcoming events and job opportunities, let's use this newsletter issue to get you right back in the middle of all the action. Let's dive in! | |
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| From Aarhus to Berlin, the Barometer doesn't lie: reuse is our future | |
September really was the month for reuse at Zero Waste Europe.
Earlier in the month, we published a new joint report, “Facilitating the Adoption of Takeaway Reuse Systems”, which highlights the actions public authorities must take to promote reuse systems. The report focuses on the hidden costs of single-use packaging and shows how cities like Aarhus and Berlin could save money by switching to reuse systems.
But that's not all!
On 23 September, we held a joint press conference to officially launch the "European Reuse Barometer", which examines the economic, environmental, and social impacts of reuse solutions across Europe. The event also doubled as a networking opportunity, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the growing reuse industry and its exciting future.
We will have even more opportunities for you to engage with Zero Waste Europe on reuse packaging and the future of reuse, starting with the "Zero Waste News" below.
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| Upcoming RSVP webinar: 'Rotake Reusable' – how can Aarhus help cities transition to reuse systems? | |
Join the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP), the Mission Zero Academy (MiZA), and Zero Waste Europe on 8 October 2024 for an exclusive 1:1 chat with Aarhus municipality's Simon Rossau about the innovative 'Rotake Reusable' project.
By joining this webinar, you will get: - The opportunity to learn from Simon’s experience and insights as a city official playing a leading role in the ideation, development, and management of this 3-year trial project.
- A better grasp of the challenges faced by city officials and strategies to overcome them when kickstarting and expanding initiatives like the 'Rotake Reusable' project.
- Insights on onboarding HoReCa actors to ensure their commitment to the system; structuring public tenders for reuse; measuring progress; and installing reverse vending machines in public spaces.
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| #LIFEBIOBEST workshops: Mastering bio-waste collection and treatment – lessons from Portugal's pioneers | |
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The #LIFEBIOBEST project is heading to Portugal this autumn! Join us there if you're:- Keen on launching or improving your city's bio-waste collection systems as well as learning how to overcome barriers and local challenges;
- In or able to come to São João da Madeira or Silves in Portugal in October;
- Able to speak about bio-waste-related matters in Portuguese.
During the workshops, participants will get key insights from the newly released guidelines, learn from Portuguese best practices on bio-waste collection and treatment, and have the opportunity to network with experts and other professionals in the field. | |
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| #LIFEBIOBEST conference: Towards a zero waste future – best practices in bio-waste collection treatment | |
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Are you in Poland in late November? Then you must not miss the Polish Zero Waste Association's conference on bio-waste collection and treatment in Pruszcz Gdański, organised with the support of the #LIFEBIOBEST consortium partners.
Targeting elected officials and technicians from Polish municipalities, civil society organisations, waste management companies, and academia working on bio-waste, those joining the event will be able to:
- Get insights on the current state of bio-waste management in Poland.
- Discover national and regional best practices from across Europe.
- Hear about challenges and opportunities in communicating new bio-waste requirements to citizens.
- Learn more about the recent LIFE BIOBEST guidelines, based on the experiences of Europe's top performers in bio-waste management.
- Network with other bio-waste stakeholders.
The conference will be held in Polish, with interpretation/translation provided for any presentations done in English. | |
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| #BreakFreeFromPlastic: Brussels Action Week brings together members from all over Europe calling for the end of plastic pollution | |
In September, #BreakFreeFromPlastic (BFFP) had its yearly Brussels Action Week, bringing together member organisations from all over Europe for a week of capacity-building moments, meetings with decision-makers, and joint awareness-raising actions against plastic pollution.
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Zero Waste Kiel: "Zero waste in everyday life" workshops in Kiel schools | | In Germany, Zero Waste Kiel recently conducted three interactive workshops on waste reduction at schools in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. Supported by "Kiel gemeinsam gestalten," these workshops offered practical solutions for waste avoidance to students aged 6-8 on topics like plastic-free shopping and waste-free children's birthdays. The initiative promoted environmental sustainability while also contributing to social inclusion. The workshops are part of Zero Waste Kiel's broader mission to make sustainability education accessible to everyone, and they are considering expanding this initiative to more schools.
| | Zero Waste Italy: together against incineration in Rome | | On 2-3 October, our member Zero Waste Italy will organise a series of debates and proposals on waste management, repair, and reuse with experts, political representatives, and citizens' committees in Rome. These activities go hand in hand with Zero Waste Italy's current battle against the proposal for an incinerator in Rome. | | | |
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| Retorna: Pinnochio visits Brussels to urge a stop to 30 years of false reporting of collection, reuse, and recycling results | |
As part of the BFFP Brussels Action Week, European NGO representatives, including BFFP and the Zero Waste Europe members, protested before the European Commission building in Brussels.
Led by Retorna and displaying an origami-style Pinocchio, the action's message was simple: big brands and supermarkets need to be transparent about their recycling, reuse, and separate collection efforts.
Reporting false data about how much is reused, collected, and recycled slows down important green laws in Europe to reduce single-use plastic packaging. A recent joint report found that Spain is recycling much less than reported—only 36%, rather than the claimed 71% (far below Spain's goal of 70% for 2023).
The action urged the European Commission to step in and ensure companies report accurate information.
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| Tackling methane emissions: now and in the Future | | | Keeping the promise: why the Just Transition Fund must be maintained in the next EU budget | | | |
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| Celebrating International Youth Day: empowering young adults for a sustainable future | | | Viladecans and Torrelles de Llobregat lead the fight against plastic waste | | | |
| Has hope for reuse at the Olympics & Paralympics gone up in flames? | | | |
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| Want to collaborate with us?
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Do you want to collaborate with Zero Waste Europe and its extended network, and contribute to a truly circular economy? Check out our current opportunities for collaboration: - Project Officer at Zero Waste France - Our member Zero Waste France is looking for a Project Officer to join their team working on the Elevating Reuse in Cities (ERIC) project and the 'Fork to Farm' project on methane. Deadline: 6 October 2024.
Apply here ➜
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