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| We're happy to have you back for another year of zero waste news, policy campaigns, implementation learnings and member achievements. You will find that this first newsletter of 2024 is full of trainings, workshops and webinars tailored to a wide range of interests (including bio-waste, plastic prevention, and reuse) - and we're sure that at least one of them may be useful for you! | |
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Real-world change in the face of adversity - start of the year blog by Esra Tat, Executive Director of ZWE | |
2023 was a year marked by challenges, both human and environmental - but in spite of the adversity that impacted nations and communities across the globe, hope still finds fertile ground in the zero waste movement.
In her start of the year blog, our Executive Director Esra Tat puts pen to paper to reflect on the year that passed while drafting a roadmap and priorities for the year ahead. The vision sketched out is one of determination, with a clear resolve to continue pushing Europe down the path of sufficiency, wellbeing, and resilience. | |
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| Meet the new board - interview with Mindy O'Brien, President of Zero Waste Europe | |
At the end of 2023, ZWE welcomed a new Board, with Mindy O’Brien (former Chief Executive of VOICE Ireland) at the helm as President of Zero Waste Europe (ZWE).
Mindy, who takes over as President from our previous (and first) President Rossano Ercolini, will work together with the Board to further embed our vision for a Europe based on sufficiency, wellbeing, and resilience across the organisation itself and in the network. | |
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| Upcoming ZWE Live! webinar - On the go: accelerating progress towards reusable takeaway packaging on 5 March 2024 | |
Join us on 5 March 2024 for the first ZWE Live! webinar of the year, which look into the how of accelerating reusable packaging across the EU, a question that is especially pertinent after the latest round of negotiations around the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Despite the recent challenges at the EU level, there's sparks of hope and positive impact coming from packaging waste reduction and prevention programmes at the local level. In recent years, many cities and municipalities have recognised the importance of going beyond the usual attempts to “recycle better”, instead focusing on introducing systems that embed reusable packaging within key public and private spaces.
Participate in this webinar to learn from pioneer cities that have embarked on a journey to introduce some of the continent’s most ambitious packaging reuse systems, as well as the key philosophy and methodology of these initiatives, including: - What are the essential criteria cities need to follow and adapt to when considering the design and implementation of a reuse system?
- What are the most promising incentives to ensure reusable packaging becomes the norm again in Europe?
- What challenges have these cities faced when starting their initiatives, and how are they working to overcome them?
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| #LIFEBIOBEST workshop: "Bio-waste breakthrough – Learning from European pioneers to improve your local system" | |
With the new obligation to separately collect bio-waste in place, the LIFE BIOBEST project is hosting a workshop in Lyon, France on 13 - 14 March 2024 to provide guidance and support to officials, technicians, and waste company representatives looking to improve their bio-waste management.
Organised in collaboration with ZWE member Zero Waste France, the workshop "Bio-waste breakthrough – Learning from European pioneers to improve your local system" will give participants the opportunity to:
- Discover Europe’s best practices in bio-waste collection and recycling, drawing inspiration from the success stories of recognised frontrunners;
- Gain exclusive insights into LIFE BIOBEST guidelines for bio-waste collection, incentives, and engagement;
- Engage in in-depth discussions with European frontrunners on how to overcome regulatory barriers and local challenges;
- Join the LIFE BIOBEST Stakeholder Network and connect with experts and committed officials from across the EU.
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| #ZeroWasteCities training: "Crafting city-wide plastic prevention & reuse strategies" from 18 - 20 March in Berlin | |
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| Mission Zero Academy: First ZW Mentor Training in 2024 | |
The Mission Zero Academy has opened its Mentors and Auditors Training Programme for Spring 2024. The training programme, which was developed in collaboration with our member Let's Do It Foundation (LDIF), will focus on the Zero Waste Business Certification.
Enrolling in the training course will not only give you the skills and knowledge necessary to support businesses and organisations in their transition towards zero waste, you will also become an accredited consultant authorised to deliver MiZA's Zero Waste Business Certification.
Deadline for registration: 11 February 2024 | |
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ZW Austria: Zero waste on the school curriculum | | Our member Zero Waste Austria is offering Zero Waste Workshops for students in school (ages 10-16), covering topics like waste sorting, food waste, and DIY projects. Currently available in Vienna, Lower Austria and Upper Austria, the courses teach children and young adults about waste and the circular economy in a fun and interactive way, giving them the tools and knowledge to save resources in their daily lives and help protect the environment.
| | VOICE Ireland: Threads of Transparency | | VOICE Ireland recently launched their new campaign Threads of Transparency. Aimed at policy-makers, the campaign calls attention to the Irish post-consumer textile sector, which is suffering from unsustainable practices due to unclear definitions and a lack of transparency. As part of the campaign, VOICE has published a policy brief on the issue, as well as an infographic explaining the life-cycle of textile waste in an accessible manner. | | | |
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| Joint position paper on mandatory implementation of CCS in municipal waste incinerators | | | Rebuttal to Chemical Recycling Europe’s position paper on Zero Waste Europe’s pyrolysis report | | | |
| Materials or gases? How to capture carbon | | | |
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| Frugal Doughnut Sufficiency | | | |
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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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