Zero Waste Europe

🌍 What Europe do we want? The choice is clear for us: the Europe we want is a zero waste one! But how does a zero waste Europe improve citizens' day-to-day lives? Understanding what vision and policies can lead to a sustainable, just, and equitable future for all is more important than ever. 🎞️ Our short video shows Zero Waste Europe's hopes and aspirations for a waste-free Europe, and the main steps needed to achieve this vision. As we start a new political cycle in Europe, we hope the European Parliament and European Commission will help us move closer to a zero waste future. 💪 From our side, the ZWE network commits to working every single day at the European, national, and local levels to make this a reality for everyone across the continent. 📽️ Watch the video and help us spread the word!

Do you wish you could say #ByeByeSingleUse? 👋 Businesses all over Europe already have. Discover how 65% of the retail sector can become profitable through reuse at our press conference and networking in the heart of Brussels. Register now 👉 https://zurl.co/yKWU

18 out of 27 EU Member States missed the 2020 recycling targets, triggering action from the European Commission over the summer. With the 2025 targets looming, how do we close the #biowaste gap?🍎 Mandatory collection is here, but implementation varies much too widely. Explore this #LIFEBIOBEST analysis for more insights: https://zurl.co/Olow

⌛️ Time's up for #methane! The EU must seize the opportunity to slash #CH4 by 2030 and beyond 🌬️ Our new #MethaneMatters paper calls for: ✅ A binding mitigation target ✅ Stronger sector-specific measures ✅ Global leadership on the #MethanePledge Learn more about our call to EU policymakers via the link in the comments 👇 #ForkToFarm

Local & regional authorities: Don't miss out! Ready to revolutionize your bio-waste collection? The clock is ticking! ⏳ #LIFEBIOBEST's expert team is standing by to supercharge your organics program 🚀🌿 Transform your city now: https://zurl.co/U3nK

🌿 What benefits can #organic waste recycling bring? This Brazilian case shows its positive impact on society. The "Brazil Compost and Grow" initiative included training local governments, businesses, waste pickers, and community leaders to develop local projects 👥🏢 Pólis' study found that #composting with recyclers generates: 🌱 Around 19 jobs (10 to 28) for every 10,000 tonnes treated, compared to 10 jobs in private composting 🌟 Around 11 times more jobs than landfills and incinerators 💰 Recycler-led systems were found to be cheaper than traditional methods like #landfill and incineration, making them the most viable option for ending landfills in Brazil Change is possible! Discover other pioneering initiatives via the link in our comments 💚 #ForkToFarm #MethaneMatters

Important political decisions are normally taken during holiday season when citizens are not paying attention😏 Coming back to work something that jumped at me is the fact that the European Commission has launched an infringement procedure on ALL EU Member States for failing to meet #wastecollection and #recycling targets. Based on the latest available data reported, all have failed to meet several waste collection and recycling targets laid down under the current EU waste legislation. Good laws are good but if they are not implemented they are not worth the paper they are written on. Ideas how to step up enforcement in the EU, anyone? #circulareconomy https://lnkd.in/e_xQD-mj

Back to work? Start by saving the date of our upcoming webinar 📆 Learn all about the City of Aarhus' 'Rotake Reusable' project in this 1:1 session with Simon R., jointly organised by ZWE, the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP), and the Mission Zero Academy. By joining this webinar, you can: ✅ Learn from Simon’s extensive experience and insights as a city official playing a leading role in the ideation, development, and management of this 3-year trial project. ✅ Understand the challenges city officials face, and the strategies to overcome them, when starting and expanding such initiatives. ✅ Get insights on onboarding HoReCa actors to ensure their commitment to a reuse system, structuring public tenders for reuse, measuring progress, or installing reverse vending machines in public spaces. Click on our event below to register! #reuse #reusesystems #circulareconomy #getback #wechoosereuse #aarhus

Did you know that #LIFEBIOBEST has a #newsletter? 📨     Every six months, the project sends out a bulletin with key project updates, new publications, and upcoming events, perfect for staying in the know on #biowaste in the EU 🍎     Sign up via the link in the comments 👇

🌿 We often talk about sorting #biowaste, but how can we prevent this waste from being produced in the first place? In 2023, Ekologi brez meja / Ecologists Without Borders Association (EBM) carried out the second phase of a pilot project aimed at reducing food waste in Slovenia in collaboration with the municipality of Škofja Loka. This initiative focused on three key stakeholders in the local environment: public institutions, economic entities, and households. The project aimed at identifying the causes of significant #foodwaste and finding ways to reduce it. Measurements were repeated in two participating public institutions, showing effective measures: one institution reduced food waste by 21%, while the other achieved a 10% reduction. Interestingly, the rural municipality of Jezersko – unlike most other places in Slovenia – does not have door-to-door waste collection. Residents must bring their waste to a proper collection centre, which offers extensive separation options. Contrary to expectations, this approach led to exceptional results, demonstrating the effectiveness of this unique rural waste management strategy. Check out the comments to learn more from other successful, local measures 💚 #ForkToFarm #MethaneMatters