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Happy State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report, Reader! | |
Oh, you hadn't realised that we published the report? Well, we're extremely happy to share that the most comprehensive overview of work on European zero waste practices is officially out (and all you have to do to learn from our frontrunners is click here). Enjoy!
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| The State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report is out – discover all the stories and join us for the webinar on 6 May! | |
We are very excited to share the 5th edition of the State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report!
The report is the most comprehensive overview yet of the work happening in Europe with municipalities to accelerate our transition towards zero waste. Furthermore, it includes updates from global regions about the progress being made with zero waste cities around the world, from Accra to Santiago.
The report also takes a deep dive into four of Europe’s best practice policies regarding textile waste, given its central focus for most municipalities today since the new introduction of the mandatory separate collection requirement at the start of 2025.
On 6 May, we will dive deep into the inspiring stories coming out of cities and communities in Europe and beyond in this State of Zero Waste Municipalities webinar. Join us to learn from the local leaders and experts sharing their insights on building zero waste communties, and discover the emerging trends that will impact local waste and circular strategies in the coming years.
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| A year of resilience and collective impact: Zero Waste Europe – Annual Report 2024 is out | |
2024 was a year of political pushback, global disruptions, and mounting pressure on our environment. Yet amid the turbulence, we kept leading the way and showed that, when people unite around a vision of sufficiency, resilience, and wellbeing, real change happens.
Our Annual Report 2024 is the latest chapter on our story of collective impact and the work behind the victories of our past year, including: - Movement stories—discover how over 87 cities and 17 million citizens are now part of a growing zero waste ecosystem.
- Breakthrough policies shaped with our network—including important wins in the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), textile Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), bio-waste management, and the links between health and circularity.
- Global accountability and impact—see how we helped launch powerful worldwide tools like the Global DRS Platform.
- Inspiring testimonies and key figures showing how our network is growing stronger and more united than ever.
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| #LIFEBIOBEST final conference: Transforming Europe's bio-waste future, 5 June 2025 | |
After 2.5 years of research, capacity-building, and awareness-raising of best practices for bio-waste management, the LIFE BIOBEST project will be concluding its research journey at the end of June 2025.
To celebrate the project and it's achievements, we're convening a final conference and celebration on 5 June 2025—and you're invited! Join us in Brussels to learn from the project's comprehensive resources and tools, gain insights from BIOBEST's key policy recommendations, and discuss the future of the European bio-waste management sector.
Deadline for registration: 5 May 2025 | |
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| Join ZWE and MiZA at the REuse Economy Expo in Paris | |
ZWE and MiZA will be taking centre stage at the upcoming REuse Economy Expo in Paris (26–27 May)! As the momentum for reuse solutions grows across Europe, this event is the place to be for anyone passionate about building a circular, zero waste future.
PPWR: Towards a Real Reusable Packaging Economy at Scale
Join Larissa Copello on the expert-led roundtable delving into the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation's real-world impact. Monday, 15:45-16:30 CET Nathan Dufour and Solène Fargeix will unpack how to harmonise takeaway reuse systems across Europe. This masterclass features practical tools and insights from the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) and an updated European Blueprint, plus a sneak peek at our brand-new online training course designed to help local actors implement effective reuse systems on the ground. Tuesday, 09:30-10:00 CET | |
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| New training opportunity: Get certified on Deposit Return Systems via the DRS Academy | |
The Global DRS Platform is excited to launch its first free online course, where you'll explore the fundamentals of a Deposit Return System (DRS), from smart system design to real-world impact.
This course is a must-attend for anyone wanting to tackle plastic bottle and can littering once and for all through proven, scalable solutions. This course is also your first step toward official certification via the DRS Academy (in collaboration with MiZA). | |
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| Priatelia Zeme - SPZ: Campaigning against environmental pollution near cement plant in Turna nad Bodvou, Slovakia | |
Our Slovak member Friends of the Earth - SPZ has revealed concerning levels of pollution near a cement plant in Turňa nad Bodvou, Slovakia through comprehensive biomonitoring research. The study, conducted together with ToxicoWatch as part of the True Toxic Toll project, found dangerous substances including dioxins, PCBs, PAHs, and forever chemicals (PFAS) in local environmental samples. These pollutants—linked to the plant's burning of "solid alternative fuels" (waste materials like plastics, rubber, and tyres)—pose serious health risks to nearby communities. | |
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Za Zamiata: Calling on European leaders to democratise economic governance | | The upcoming 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), taking place in Seville from 30 June to 3 July, 2025, offers a crucial moment to reform the global financial system in support of equity, sustainability, and the SDGs. In a joint letter with EURODAD and other organisations, our Bulgarian member Za Zemiata calls for binding commitments to democratise economic governance and ensure just, inclusive development. | | ZW Italy: Two days of training on the "10 Zero Waste Steps" | | Zero Waste Italy, in collaboration with the Zero Waste Research Center of Capannori and the Zero Waste Mediterranean Academy, is organising a Training Course on the “10 Zero Waste Steps” on 13-14 June, 2025 at the Capannori Science Park. This free course is ideal for mayors, public administrators, activists, and entrepreneurs; and seeks to promote good practices for sustainable waste management, in line with the principles of the ANCI-CONAI-ARERA Agreement on the collection and recycling of packaging.
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| Towards resource autonomy: Proposals for a Circular Economy Act | | The True Toxic Toll – biomonitoring report in Zubieta, Spain | | The True Toxic Toll – biomonitoring report in Harlingen, the Netherlands | | | Designing EPR to foster the EU's competitiveness and strategic autonomy | | The True Toxic Toll – biomonitoring report in Paris, France | | | |
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| Designing Extended Producer Responsibility to deliver on EU's competitiveness and strategic autonomy agenda | | | The power of collaboration: building Zero Waste Cities in Ukraine | | | |
| Tackling the textile crisis at the 2025 Zero Waste Festival: from overproduction to circular solutions | | | Why is toxic food packaging still legal? | | | |
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