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How has January been treating you, Reader? | |
Some like to say that January is the longest month of the year, with its 31 days feeling more like 41. At Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), it has been anything but slow. We've been getting our ducks in a row for a new political season, celebrating International Zero Waste Month as a global movement, and laying out plans for exciting events to come!
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| “I chose to fight”: biomonitoring empowering communities for a healthier, cleaner environment | |
Imagine a Europe where every community takes charge of their environment. Our latest video shows how citizens across Europe are partnering with scientists and using biomonitoring research to discover the full harmful effects of waste incineration.
Fruit, vegetables, and backyard chicken eggs grown around incinerators, as well as nearby water and soil, are rigorously collected and analysed. The results of this biomonitoring research show all toxins and pollutants that are left out by current incineration emissions measurement standards.
Thanks to biomonitoring, local communities are making their voices heard and doubling their calls for the right to a healthier environment. From Slovakia to the Basque Country and the Netherlands, join us on this journey where science meets community-led actions.
Watch the video and see how we can create a zero waste Europe together.
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| Above the noise: tomorrow’s whispers in today’s storm | |
It’s a new year, but ZWE's work towards a fairer, healthier, and more circular future doesn’t stop. Discover our priorities for 2025 by reading our start of the year blog post, penned by ZWE’s Director Esra Tat. (Here are a few key keywords: resources, textiles, environmental justice, and even more movement building moments). | |
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| Gear up for the 2025 Zero Waste Festival in Barcelona | |
The 2025 edition of the Zero Waste Festival is around the corner! Co-hosted by Rezero and ZWE, the festival will feature two full days of discussions, panels, and workshops on top zero-waste topics such as reuse, textiles, zero waste cities, toxic-free products, and living within planetary boundaries.
Tickets will become available on the first week of February, so keep checking the Festival’s website to ensure you don’t miss the chance to join us. | |
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| Social enterprises call on the EU to put #SecondhandFirst | |
Have you ever wondered what a tonne of clothes looks like? Yesterday, people in Brussels had the chance to see exactly that with their own eyes, as four social enterprises (Emmaüs Europe, RESSOURCES, RREUSE, and TESS GEIE) unloaded a small mountain of used clothes and textiles in front of the European Parliament.
The action was organised as a call to protect the second-hand market and its operators from financial collapse caused by low-value fast fashion garments. In addition to the second-hand mountain and an informal textile sorting chain, RREUSE, ACR+ and ZWE shared an open letter with the European Commission, urging for emergency funding for the sector. This appeal comes at a critical time, as the new EU obligation to separately collect textile waste will place an unprecedented burden on a sector already in crisis.
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| GAIA: #FoodWasteNoMore for International Zero Waste Month | |
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ZWB: Brussels revolutionises childcare with eco crèche project | | Our member Zero Waste Belgium (ZWB) recently documented Brussels' transformative eco crèche project, showcasing how the city is eliminating disposable nappy waste across 40 municipal childcare centers. ZWB's detailed factsheet reveal the project's impact: saving 242 tonnes of waste from incineration annually while proving reusable solutions can be both cost-effective and parent-friendly. With simple logistics managed by a local provider and a holistic approach to sustainability, the city of Brussels demonstrates how cities can successfully transition to zero waste childcare. | | ZWL: Digital hub enables Latvians to 'Use Again' | | Zero Waste Latvija's (ZWL) innovative Lietovelreiz.lv (translation: 'Use Again') platform has mapped over 1,300 locations offering circular solutions across the country. The digital hub connects citizens with repair workshops, equipment rentals, and exchange points, while partnering with 22 organizations nationwide. As part of the LIFE Waste to Resources IP project, the platform demonstrates how digital solutions can make reuse and repair services more accessible while building circular communities across both urban and rural areas.
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| Measures to minimise residual waste: Proposals for a Circular Economy Act | | | LIFE BIOBEST – Decision Support Web Tool | | | |
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| Mandatory yet makeshift: bio-waste management across the EU in 2025 | | | #MeetTheTeam – Dorota Napierska | | | |
| Europod News: "Fast fashion and climate change – How is Europe tackling textile waste?" with Theresa Mörsen | | | |
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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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