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| As August nears, we're excited to bring you our final newsletter of the summer. Inside, you'll find uplifting stories from our movement, reuse news from the upcoming Olympics in Paris, and a lineup of great events to look forward to after your holidays. Happy reading, and see you in September! | |
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| Learning from the global zero waste movement at the 2024 International Zero Waste Cities Conference | |
What does a global movement look like in practice? And what does it mean to be part of one?
At the 2024 International Zero Waste Cities Conference and the Methane Summit in Tanzania, organised by GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) and Nipe Fagio, Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) staff and members gathered with over 200 participants from across the globe to exchange impactful zero waste strategies.
Our latest blog post brings you unique perspectives and insights on these events from our members Piotr Barczak (Polish Zero Waste Association), Vanja Cicmil (Zero Waste Montenegro), Juliette Franquet (Zero Waste France), and Ismael Casotti Rienda (ZERO - Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável).
They share their favourite moments in Tanzania and how these global exchanges are essential to driving the zero waste movement forward.
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| #LIFEBIOBEST workshops: Mastering bio-waste collection and treatment – lessons from Portugal's pioneers | |
The #LIFEBIOBEST project is heading to Portugal this autumn! Mark your calendar 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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| 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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| #BreakFreeFromPlastic: Elite athletes and sports organisations call on Coca-Cola and Pepsi to #BeAReuseChampion | |
In collaboration with #BreakFreeFromPlastic (BFFP) and other organisations, over 100 sports organisations and elite athletes from around the world, including Olympians and world champions, called on leading beverage companies Coca-Cola and Pepsi, and bottler Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to curb plastic pollution by significantly increasing reusable packaging.
Co-led by Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana and EcoAthletes, this joint letter urged the soft drink companies to use Paris 2024 as a moment for introducing more reuse at future Olympic Games and other sporting events.
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EBM: Reducing food waste through the Plate 12.3 project | | In Slovenia, our member Ekologi brez meja (EBM) has been addressing the challenge of food waste in restaurants through the Krožnik 12.3 (Plate 12.3) project. This initiative aims to not only reduce the amount of food waste in these businesses, but also help them pursue sustainable procurement policies and expand the range of sustainable meals. Besides established restaurant staff, the project also wants to educate the next generation of caterers by including high school pupils and catering and tourism students in its target audience. | | GAIA: Adjusting the lens on plastics and healthcare | | On the occasion of the global Plastic Free July campaign, GAIA wrote a deep-dive article on the intersection of plastic use and health. Highlighting the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution, the article explains the urgency of reducing plastic reliance in the medical field, mentions innovative solutions, and urges for policy changes. | | | |
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| Briefing for new MEPs: Make Methane Matter | | | “Bye Bye” to PVC in food packaging – once and for all | | | |
| Formula for a European Health Deal | | | |
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| Zero waste practices are here to stay: from the Olympic Games in Paris to Afrobanana Festival in Cyprus | | | Embracing reuse: European cities lead the way | | | |
| #MeetTheTeam: Jack McQuibban | | | |
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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 the opportunities for collaboration in our network: - Graphics Designer - GAIA is looking for a dynamic design professional (contract-based) to join the global team and work on creating and illustrating stories of communities fighting waste pollution and advancing zero waste practices.
Deadline: 31 July 2024.
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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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