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No more teasing: the ZWE Strategic Framework 2025-2030 is here 🎉

Our vision for 2030 is clear: shifting from waste management to resource stewardship, we prioritise the interconnected wellbeing of humans, environment, and ecosystems, while empowering local communities to lead the way.

Dive in 👇
ZWE Strategic Framework Report 2025-2030
Our 2030 vision is clear: shifting from waste management to resource stewardship, we prioritise the interconnected wellbeing of humans, environment, and ecosystems, while empowering local communities ...
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In a small town in Northern Estonia, the municipality has come up with a novel idea to combat overconsumption of fast (and ultra-fast) fashion: giving donated clothing, shoes, and accessories away for free 👗 💸

Learn more about Saku's pilot 👉 zerowasteeurope.eu/2025/11/the-...
November 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We're concerned about talks to reopen the #PPWR as part of the upcoming Environmental Simplification Package.

A @reloop.bsky.social-led joint call of 112 signatories, incl/ ZWE, urged @ec.europa.eu to maintain the stability needed to achieve a circular economy.

Full joint call 👉 zurl.co/Pbpvo
November 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We’re just going to come out and say it.

There is no one-size-fits-all for municipal textile management (and you shouldn’t wait around for one 😶‍🌫️)

Broken dreams aside, we still have some good news, as we just launched the first edition of our new Municipal Manual for Circular Textile Systems!
November 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Our colleague @janekvahk.bsky.social returned from #COP30 and his reflections are worth your time.

The good news? Zero waste solutions are gaining serious recognition as vital climate strategies.

The reality check? Incineration still gets 94% of waste sector financing.

Read it all on the link 👇
Insights from COP30: reflections on zero waste, methane, and the growing momentum for real solutions
ZWE's Zero Pollution Policy Manager, Janek Vahk, shares the highlights and insights of his COP30 participation.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Wellbeing and L&D are often thought of as nice-to-haves, especially in NGOs where budgets might be tight 💸 However, it doesn’t have to be this way!

In this #MeetTheTeam blog, ZWE’s HR Officer Anna Garstka shares concrete advice on how organisations can ensure employee wellbeing 💜

👉 zurl.co/RkNpl
November 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Global Conference of Experts on Deposit Return Systems for Beverage Containers delivered a clear message: Spain is taking a decisive step toward a modern, effective waste-management model fully aligned with Europe.

Read the event takeaways on the @retorna.org blogpost on the ZWE website ⬇️
“We need political momentum to launch the best Deposit Return System in the shortest possible time”
Retorna, Zero Waste Europe, and Reloop organised a conference bringing together all the stakeholders involved in the future Deposit Return System in Spain.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 AM
The momentum for climate action is building at #COP30! 🌍

@janekvahk.bsky.social is speaking at two events today:

🌬️ LOW-methane in action: Reducing organic waste in Dhaka (10:00 BRT)

🍌 From pledges to practice: Implementing and financing food waste reduction after COP30 (17:15 BRT)
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Today, our Director @esradt.bsky.social joins @ec.europa.eu's Raw Materials Week with a clear message: let’s face it, Europe has little chance to out‑mine other regions.

Europe’s competitiveness will come from designing smarter, using materials strategically, and keeping them in the loop for good.
November 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Today is the day!

Follow the Global Conference of Deposit System Experts for Beverage Containers organised by @retorna.org, ZWE, with support from @globaldrsplatform.bsky.social and the European Alliance for Best-in-Class Deposit Return Systems, on YouTube: zurl.co/aCX7L
Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference
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November 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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We're at COP30 with @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social to make the case that stopping waste methane is the quickest path to climate relief.

Over the first two days, @janekvahk.bsky.social has talked about data transparency at the WasteMAP event and organised the first ZWE event on bio-waste solutions 💪
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Why should businesses embrace reuse packaging systems?

The ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) Reuse Blueprint provides the practical steps businesses need to fully embrace reuse, making it scalable, harmonised, and economically viable.

Discover the Blueprint: www.reusevanguardproject.eu
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Are you joining the 'Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference' on 18 November?

💻 Don’t miss out — we're out of in-person spots, but you can still join online.

👉 Registration and programme on the link below!

- with @reloop.bsky.social and @retorna.org
Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference
Retorna, Zero Waste Europe, and Reloop are organising the “Deposit System in Spain: international conference of experts” conference on 18 November 2025 at the NH Zurbano hotel in Madrid, which can als...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We're at COP30 with @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social to make the case that stopping waste methane is the quickest path to climate relief.

Over the first two days, @janekvahk.bsky.social has talked about data transparency at the WasteMAP event and organised the first ZWE event on bio-waste solutions 💪
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
@janekvahk.bsky.social is heading to #COP30 today! Catch him here:
🗺️ 10 Nov (17:00): WasteMAP at work
🏵️ 11 Nov (11:00): Preventing methane and powering change
🗑️ 12 Nov (15:30): MRBT – Fast track climate solution for residual waste
🌬️ 17 Nov (10:00): LOW-methane in action

Join us: zurl.co/1UmHt
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Join us on 18 Nov in Madrid (or online) as experts gather to shape Spain's upcoming DRS for beverage containers.

📍 NH Zurbano Hotel, Madrid | Hybrid event

Co-organised by Retorna, Zero Waste Europe, and Reloop

👉 Register: zurl.co/0hs4r
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The VI Estonian Zero Waste Conference in October and its workshops tackled questions like:
- How do we decrease our consumption pattern?
- How do we make reusable packaging the norm?

Read more on the blog post by Zero Waste Estonia 👇
Insights from the IV Zero Waste Estonian Conference: what facilitators and participants highlighted
In this summary, we look back at the workshops and explore what both the facilitators and participants considered most important to highlight — from emotional drivers of consumption to creative collab...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:26 AM
💡 Why should everyone involved in reuse systems use the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) Reuse Blueprint?

✅ See below why @ellenmacarthurfdn.bsky.social, Danmarks Naturfredningsforening & the Environmental Defense Fund endorse the Reuse Blueprint, and read the whole thing by yourself at zurl.co/kVPbH
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
@unesda.bsky.social is joining us, @reloop.bsky.social and @retorna.org for the DRS conference in Madrid, make sure you do too!

zerowasteeurope.eu/event/upcomi...
November 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It's #WorldCitiesDay today: let's celebrate the municipalities transforming waste management in Europe and beyond 🏙️

From Accra to Santiago, cities hold the power to accelerate our transition to zero waste.

Take a(nother) look at the 5th edition of the State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report 👇
The State of Zero Waste Municipalities - 5th edition
The State of Zero Waste Municipalities is the most comprehensive overview yet of the work happening in Europe with municipalities to accelerate our transition towards zero waste. Furthermore, it inclu...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Heads up, #COP30 goers! 📢

Methane from waste is a crisis we can fix NOW. Join our side events on zero waste solutions:

📆 11 Nov (11:00): Global bio-waste solutions for a climate-safe future.
📅 12 Nov (15:30): MRBT – Fast track climate solution for residual waste.

More: zurl.co/mbz0P

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October 31, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Last week in Brussels, we hosted the first global gathering on movement building, sharing stories from Brazil, Ghana and Spain, and launched our Blueprint for Movement Building, a living guide for civil society collaboration.

👉 Key takeaways: zurl.co/vswLj
📘 Explore the Blueprint: zurl.co/d0LM6
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Are you ready for the ''Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference''?

🗣 Organisers: @retorna.org, Zero Waste Europe, and @reloop.bsky.social

📍 18 November, 2025 | NH Zurbano (Madrid) and online

More information and registration on the link!
Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference
Retorna, Zero Waste Europe, and Reloop are organising the “Deposit System in Spain: international conference of experts” conference on 18 November 2025 at the NH Zurbano hotel in Madrid, which can als...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🥳 After 3 years of collaboration, our Blueprint for Movement Building is here!

A living manual for civil society collaboration, built on lessons from our national zero waste alliances and 15 years of our experience growing Europe’s zero waste movement ✨

Check it out 👉 zurl.co/nnZOx
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🌍 The transition to zero waste is already underway.

🚨BUT Europe's material footprint and the world's global resource extraction remain dangerously high.

💪It’s time to move beyond "sustainability-as-usual" and embrace genuine transformation NOW.

Read the full blog post below 👇
Rethinking resources: the next frontier for a zero waste future - Zero Waste Europe
An article describing how Zero Waste Europe and its network are at the forefront of zero waste solutions, which are improving economies, creating jobs and building healthier communities.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
How can communities cut #methane emissions from waste faster?

This week in Brussels, city leaders, funders, and zero waste changemakers from around the world shared practical, local solutions.

🔗 Curious about the insights? Read our latest blog post to discover the key takeaways: zurl.co/hWQV6
October 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM