Hi there, dear Reader!

As we step into June, we're excited to bring you updates from the ERIC project. Be sure to watch our newly released video, capturing the visions and ideas of the cities and partners involved!

Dive into our #ForkToFarm campaign, explore the newest report on zero waste municipalities, and discover Ghent and Leuven's groundbreaking project on reusable takeaway packaging.

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At the heart of waste reduction and reuse efforts are cities

We believe that cities play a key role in waste reduction and reuse. That’s why, through the Elevating Reuse In Cities (ERIC) project, we're collaborating with municipalities in 10 European countries to create Plastic Prevention Plans (PPPs) that implement reuse actions within their public control such as public events, buildings (e.g. municipal facilities, gyms), spaces (e.g. streets, squares, parks) and through procurement tenders.

At our latest training in Berlin, we captured insights and perspectives from our partners and city officials on the future we envision and the path forward. Watch the video to learn more.

Want more #ZeroWasteCities?

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

The EU's bio-waste compliance rate of 18% is concerning. Join our #ForkToFarm campaign to learn about best practices and access campaign resources to invert the trend. Share your thoughts using #ForkToFarm.

The most recent report on Zero Waste Municipalities highlights initiatives that are not only positively impacting the environment but also yielding beneficial outcomes for local communities. Explore country-specific overviews and summaries of key activities across global regions.

The cities of Ghent and Leuven (Belgium) initiated the "KOMBAK" project to promote accessible reusable takeaway packaging. It's part of the ReuSe Vanguard Project, aiming to establish a scalable model for Europe's food and drinks packaging.

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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