The forthcoming European obligation to separately collect bio-waste presents a challenge for many European cities and member states: how can we build highly efficient municipal bio-waste separate collection systems and reach recycling targets in the coming years?  To help local officials and technicians answer this, Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) organised the first capacity-building event, “Unlocking […] The post Towards high-performing separate collection systems for bio-waste: Insights from the first LIFE BIOBEST capacity-building workshop appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] The post #MeetTheTeam – Manon Jourdan appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

Every month, the ZWE Changemakers’ campaign highlights a member organisation from across Europe. This month we introduce you the Polish Zero Waste Association: The Polish Zero Waste Association promotes actively the principles of the 5Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle) and works towards advancing the concept of a circular economy in Poland. Active for […] The post Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Polish Zero Waste Association (PZWA) appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

In October 2023, Eurostat released its latest data on packaging waste confirming the increase in waste packaging, which reached a new record of 188.7 kg per capita in 2021. This corresponds to an increase of 6% in waste generation in only one year.  When developing the Packaging, Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the European Commission aimed […] The post Using biobased plastic to meet the recycled content target for plastic packaging – a false “bonne idée” appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

Our ZWE Changemakers campaign introduces you each month one of our member organisations. This month’s ZWE changemaker is the United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN). Since 2007 this network of anti-incinerators activists is promoting campaigns, lobbying on local and national authorities and providing solid data and facts opposing incinerators in the UK. Learn more about […] The post Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: United Kingdom Without Incineration Network (UKWIN) appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] The post #MeetTheTeam – Lauriane Veillard appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we give the microphone to our member in Portugal, ZERO Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável. ZERO is a Portuguese environmental NGO created at the end of 2015. Their ambition is to intervene in Portuguese society through proactive participation in […] The post Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: ZERO Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

Each month, our ZWE Changemakers campaign sheds a spotlight on one of our member organisations. This month, we give the microphone to our member in Ukraine, Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine. Born out of a wish to unify the efforts of the zero waste movement in Ukraine, the alliance and its six member organisations are working […] The post Zero Waste Europe Changemakers: Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

On 10 July 2023, Systemiq published the study “Circular PET and Polyester: A circular economy blueprint for packaging and textiles in Europe” which outlines the transition path for polyester over the next 20 years. I had the privilege of participating in the study as part of the steering group. About the study The study presents […] The post Making a desirable plan for polyester a realistic one appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more

It’s time to discover and learn more about the people behind Zero Waste Europe’s work and magic! In addition to the ZWE Changemakers series, where you can learn more about our member organisations, we invite you to get a closer look at our staff, what they do, and what inspires them to work for a […] The post #MeetTheTeam – Janek Vähk appeared first on Zero Waste Europe ..read more