Hi there, dear Reader!

This November, we invite you to take a closer look at electronic waste (also known as WEEE), a growing challenge for Europe’s circular economy. To mark the European Week for Waste Reduction (22–30 November), which focuses this year on WEEE, we’ve prepared a series of factsheets that explore the current state of e-waste in Europe and highlight inspiring initiatives driving reuse and repair.

It’s also been an eventful autumn: in October, we hosted a webinar on Extended Producer Responsibility under the EU Circular Economy Act (recordings and slides available here) and joined the 4th Zero Waste Conference in Tallinn. As November unfolds, we look ahead to the Global Experts Conference on Spain’s Deposit Return System and COP30 preparations in Brazil.

Highlight of the month

Ready to go reusable? Join our workshop for municipalities

Is your city ready to move beyond single-use packaging?

Join this two-day workshop organised by Mission Zero Academy (MiZA) and led by experts from Environmental Action Germany (DUH) to explore how cities can lead the move to reuse. Learn how local measures, such as Tübingen’s single-use packaging tax, can successfully drive change, reduce waste, and foster a cleaner urban environment.

🗓️ Workshop dates

Part 1 – From Single-Use Problem to Reuse Solution

22 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 CET

Gain a solid understanding of the single-use challenge, its environmental impacts, and the fundamentals of well-functioning reuse systems.

Part 2 – Driving Reuse Forward: Municipal Strategies & Implementation

29 January 2026, 10:00–12:00 CET

Explore policy tools, best practices, and local strategies, including packaging taxes, mandatory reuse offers, and public awareness campaigns, and work hands-on to design an action plan for your municipality.

👉 Register now to reserve your place and start championing reusables in your community!

Want more #ZeroWasteCities?

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

Join us on 18 November in Madrid or online for the Global Experts Conference exploring how to build Spain’s best Deposit Return System. More info and registration here.

ZWE will present strategies to cut methane by diverting biowaste from landfills and improving waste pre-treatment. Findings will be shared at COP30: 11 Nov (Super Pollutants Solutions Pavilion) and 12 Nov (Nordic Pavilion). Read more.

In October we organised a Global Gathering on Organics bringing together 34 participants from 24 countries to tackle methane emissions from waste. Discover the key takeaways and insights.

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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