Hi there, dear Reader!

As temperatures rise across Europe, we hope you're keeping cool and safe.

In this July edition, we're sharing the latest publications, project updates, and stories from our network, perfect summer reading, whether you're at your desk, in the mountains, or by the sea.

Highlight of the month

Upcoming webinar: Safe to reuse – health and safety as competitive advantage for reusable packaging

Is reusable packaging really less hygienic than single-use?

Single-use packaging is often marketed as safer and more hygienic, but it actually carries well-documented health risks. What truly matters is choosing the right design and materials for reusable packaging, to make sure it's safe, durable, and clean.

On 24 September, leading European experts will dive into our newly published safety guidelines, created as part of the RSVP project's blueprint for harmonising reusable packaging, and tackle the big questions:

How do we embed health & safety into reuse systems on equal footing with economic and environmental performance?
What does implementing these guidelines look like in practice for reuse solution providers across Europe?
How do we communicate the real risks of single-use, and the benefits of reusables, to businesses and citizens?

📅 Don't miss it! Register for the webinar now

Want more #ZeroWasteCities?

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

European Reuse Barometer 2026: Are you a business in the reuse or refill sector? Share your input and help shape the industry in Europe! Deadline: today 2 July

Can cities reduce single-use packaging? Explore a series of examples and stories from Slovenia, France, Spain, and Portugal showing how cities are taking action.

The revised Waste Framework Directive now requires EU Member States to establish EPR schemes for textiles. Read our recommendations for a successful implementation.

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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