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| Summer's here, and we've got a fresh batch of zero waste news for you to enjoy whether you're at your desk or relaxing in the sun! Dive into our latest updates, including highlights from World Environment Day, a new publication on landfill methane emissions, and fresh guidelines on bio-waste management.
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Transforming cities with the ERIC project: Paving the way to zero waste through waste prevention and reuse | |
We're excited to share a new video showcasing the Elevating Reuse in Cities (ERIC) project in action. The film captures highlights from a recent training in Berlin, where over 50 city officials and Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) members gathered to explore innovative waste prevention and reuse strategies.
The video shows how ZWE and our members are working with cities and businesses representing 16 million Europeans to implement effective zero waste solutions. From Zagreb to Lyon, and from rural towns to major cities, ERIC is proving that prevention and reuse can make a difference everywhere.
As Liina Kanarbik from the City of Tallinn notes, "You don't always have to wait for regulations from the EU or national level. You can act yourself". This empowering message underscores ERIC's goal of creating a network of municipal zero waste champions across Europe.
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| New bio-waste guidelines to boost recycling in Europe | |
Ever had doubts about whether your city's bio-waste management scheme was fit for purpose – and even more so, fit for the new EU bio-waste mandate? The LIFE BIOBEST project has just released a set of four guidelines on organics management, providing a much-needed roadmap for European municipalities looking to implement or improve their existing systems.
Each guideline explores a key aspect of bio-waste management, from laying the legislative and economical foundation and all the way to engaging citizens. The guidelines have been divided into four themes:
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| Calatafimi Segesta promotes a future without single-use plastics on World Environment Day | |
On 5 June, World Environment Day, the Sicilian municipality of Calatafimi Segesta organised a conference together with Zero Waste Italy addressing the challenges of single-use plastics and exploring viable alternatives. As part of the ERIC project, the event showcased Calatafimi Segesta's impressive achievements in waste management, including a 97% separate waste collection rate and innovative initiatives like a "Plastic Eater" machine.
The municipality is now evaluating additional preventive measures to enhance their zero waste strategy, demonstrating how local actions can lead to significant environmental and economic benefits. | |
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| Zelena akcija: A community comes together – highlights from Zagreb’s second Reuse Festival | |
In celebration of World Environment Day, Zelena akcija (FoE Croatia) hosted their second annual Reuse Festival in Zagreb, attracting over 200 participants.The event offered free repairs for household items and bicycles, a clothing swap, and workshops on sustainable practices. Local artisans also showcased their handmade goods, promoting small, sustainable businesses.
The festival's success highlights growing public interest in reuse and repair. However, it also underscores the need for better reuse infrastructure in Croatia. Zelena akcija continues to advocate for more support from authorities to establish repair shops, reuse centers, and exchange hubs, paving the way for a more circular economy.
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UKWIN: Election pledge to end incineration in the UK | | With the UK general election just around the corner, our member United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN) has launched an election pledge to secure support from incoming MPs. With signatures from close to 100 candidates, UKWIN is asking the potential MPs to support a moratorium on new incineration capacity and minimise incineration through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling. | | ZW Kiel: Zero waste summer kicking off at Waterkant Festival | | Kiel kicked off the summer season with sustainability at forefront at the Waterkant Festival on June 13-14. Aiming to become a truly zero waste festival with the support Zero Waste Kiel, the event is a sustainability showcase. From low waste food vendors to eco-conscious exhibitors, Waterkant proves that zero waste and fun go hand in hand. Festival-goers enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere while minimizing their environmental impact - a perfect start to a more mindful summer! | | | |
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| GAIA: International Zero Waste Cities Conference and Methane Summit brings climate leaders together in Tanzania | |
This July, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is hosting two important events in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The International Zero Waste Cities Conference on July 2-4 will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government leaders, practitioners, financial experts, as well as representatives from several ZWE members and staff. Participants will share zero waste implementation strategies, engage in interactive sessions, and visit a local zero waste neighborhood, fostering valuable cross-regional exchange.
Following this, the Methane Action and Environmental Justice Summit on July 5 will focus on reducing methane emissions in the waste sector while promoting environmental justice. The summit's goals aligns with Zero Waste Europe's #ForkToFarm campaign, which aims to combat methane from bio-waste in landfills.
To participate in these discussions on zero waste and climate action, join the livestreams on GAIA's YouTube channel. | |
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| Incineration in the EU emission trading system: a set of suggestions for its inclusion | | | |
| Reducing waste management’s contribution to climate change: from post-landfilling methane capture to pre-landfill methane prevention | | | Realistic waste reduction targets in the Waste Framework Directive | | | |
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| SWR Aktuell: Avoid food waste when shopping, with Theresa Mörsen | | | Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Are Creating Lots of Trash, with Dorota Napierska | | | |
| ProPublica: The Delusion of Advanced Plastic Recycling Using Pyrolysis | | | |
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