Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 10/09/2026Getting incinerators included in the EU ETS was and is a massive win 💪 But… because, there is always a but... The proposal allows certain types of plants – specifically, combined heat-and-power (roughly 60% of EU incinerators) – to get a carbon cost discount in the first part of the phase-in 💸 122
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 03/09/2026🏆 Safety's been used against reuse for years, the new guidelines flip that. Single-use packaging carries real health risks, reuse gets called "less hygienic" instead. 📅 Join the webinar on how businesses can prove reusable packaging is safe & hygienic on 24 Sept, 14:00 CET 👉 Register: zurl.co/gSSm0 040
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 27/08/2026🌊 Groups working for change don't stand still, and neither should the tools that support them. The Blueprint for Movement Building offers toolkits, stories & guidance to support community-led solutions and stronger collaboration. Check it out 👉 zurl.co/87lav #MovementBuilding 030
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 24/08/2026🧴 Single-use packaging carries real chemical risks. Our new Safety Guidelines prove reuse can be safe, hygienic, and built to last. 📅 Join on 24 September, 14:00-15:30 for the online webinar "Safe to reuse: health & safety as competitive advantage for reusable packaging" 👉 Register: zurl.co/gSSm0 000
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 12/08/2026WE'RE HIRING! Head of Local Zero Waste Implementation to lead our local work across Europe on food, packaging, and textile waste, plus our Zero Waste Certifications. 📍 Belgium (hybrid, Brussels) ⏳ Deadline: Sun 13 September (rolling review) Job description & application: zurl.co/SkgnN 011
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 06/08/2026Right now, 17 EU MS have DRS up and running, with four currently in the limbo state between adoption and implementation. But 𝘸𝘩𝘰 were actually the last five countries to launch DRS? We put our members' knowledge to the test at our NWG in May. Let us know in the comments which ones you got correct! 110
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 04/08/2026It’s hot, you’re sweating. You go to your fridge for a slice of watermelon 💦🍉 The watermelon is… definitely past its prime. You throw the rest of it into the bin. Food waste is super common in Europe, with over 58M tonnes generated annually. But how we deal with it across the EU varies widely. 211
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 30/07/2026Beneath the noise, a quieter momentum is building across Europe 🌊 Our 2025 Annual Report celebrates ambitious action & community-led change. As Esra Tat notes in the foreword, zero waste is now a practical, political, & cultural movement shaping our cities, businesses, and policies. zurl.co/Lhmxy 030
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 29/07/202620 years after he started his journey in zero waste solutions, Joan Marc Simon bid hasta luego to ZWE this summer. As part of his farewell, he passed us an inspiring vision for what the future of Europe could look like – if we dare pursue it. Imagine a zero waste Europe: zurl.co/NN0AI 011
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 29/07/2026In a burning world, it is easy to default to nihilism: we've already lost the race, so why bother trying 🤷 Indeed, the climate crisis cannot be solved individually. But like @nannacornelsen.bsky.social says, when enough people come together, our decision-makers have to take notice. 🔗 zurl.co/cG197 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 22/07/2026🔄 Safety is reuse's next competitive advantage. Single-use packaging carries well-documented health risks; reuse cuts that risk. Our new guidelines show how packaging stays safe, from materials to cleaning. Join our webinar on 24 Sept, 14:00 CEST with EU experts. ✍️ Register now: zurl.co/5GsDJ 020
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 16/07/2026🗳️ In 2022, skilled civil society leaders were pushed out of France's political process. That's why Démocratiser la Politique exists. 🎥 Taoufik Vallipuram & Esra Tat on building inclusive politics. Watch the full conversation: zurl.co/50M1Q #MovementBuilding #GrassrootsChange #PeoplePower 000
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 15/07/2026Will textile EPR actually drive systemic change, or just finance waste management? 👗 At a recent event in Ljubljana hosted by EBM and ZWE, experts and participants from 25 countries tackled the future of European fashion. Read the key takeaways from Jaka Kranjc: zerowasteeurope.eu/2026/07/star... 000
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 13/07/2026🗑️ EU waste hasn't dropped in a decade, recycling alone can't fix that. Sufficiency asks: how much do we really need to produce? With circularity stuck at 11.8% vs a 24% target, prevention is essential. Read more 👉 zurl.co/cLPWB #EWWR2026 043
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 02/07/2026"Reuse works in take-away, we've proven that. Scaling it's the challenge." Elise Lippens (Enviu) on where reuse stands today, and what's next. 📘Check the Blueprint for reusable takeaway packaging in Europe: zurl.co/FnXMW #Reuse #CircularEconomy 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 25/06/2026🔄 Are you a business in the reuse or refill sector? Your input is needed! Help build a reliable picture of the industry across Europe by completing the European Reuse Barometer 2026 survey, it only takes a few minutes! 📝 Complete by Friday, 3 July: zurl.co/iXdmm #ReuseBarometer #CircularEconomy 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 24/06/2026Who shapes our digital future? 🌐 Laurence Meyer of Weaving Liberation joins Esra Tat to explore 3+ years of building collective, decolonial digital rights work across Europe - rooted in trust, unlearning and joy. 🔗 Watch the full conversation: zurl.co/nkH5m 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 22/06/2026It's London Climate Action Week, and you can bet we will be there to harness the momentum for climate action! ⚡ Organised between the annual climate COPs, #LCAW2026 brings more than 75K people together across 1000+ events – all with the goal of connecting global ambition with local action ⚽🥅 100
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 18/06/2026Today, we’re releasing our new guide for EU member states drafting their national legislation for the textiles EPR. In less than two years, EPR for textile products will become mandatory across the Union, giving member states a short window to design and develop their schemes. 🔗 zurl.co/IV2a2 102
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 16/06/2026🎪 Planning an event? Your participants want reuse and a new survey in Slovenia proves it. The barriers aren't about attitudes, they're about logistics. And logistics can be fixed. 🌍 What better day to share this than #WorldRefillDay? 👉 Read the full factsheet: zurl.co/gV8fc #Reuse #Refill 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 10/06/2026📊 Reuse or refill industry? We need your voice to map the state of reuse and refill across Europe, the European Reuse Barometer 2026 is live! 👉 Fill in the survey: zurl.co/E5Kfz 🔄 Share with your network! ⏳ Deadline: 3 July #Reuse #Refill #CircularEconomy #Packaging #Sustainability #EuropeanUnion 031
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 10/06/2026Today is an emotional day for Zero Waste Europe as our Founder, @jmsimonl.bsky.social, caps off 20 years of work with us and gets ready for his next professional adventure. Join us in celebrating JM's zero waste legacy by reading his ''Daring to imagine a zero waste Europe' 👇 Here's to you, JM! 💚zerowasteeurope.euDare to imagine a zero waste EuropeIn his last publication as part of the Zero Waste Europe team, our Founder, Joan Marc Simon, reflects on the journey of the past two decades. 030
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 09/06/2026🥤 Eliminating single-use plastic from public events? In 2023, Métropole de Lyon added one rule to their catering contracts: no disposables, reusables only, across 58 municipalities & 1.4M people. 4 years on, suppliers have permanently changed and the model is spreading. Case study: zurl.co/LRqNB 082
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 08/06/2026📢 Calling all the network weavers: we're looking for a Network Development Officer to join the ZWE Team! 🫂 Read the full description and apply by 26 June 2026 on the Zero Waste Europe website: zerowasteeurope.eu/join-us/work... 021
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 04/06/2026Neuigkeiten aus Deutschland! The Höxter district is on its way to becoming a Zero Waste Certified Region with repair cafés, a new Advisory Board, and a certification audit planned for 2026! 📖 Read more in the latest VKS News 👇 🔗 zurl.co/wglsq Copyright: VKS-News 305 Zero Waste (05/2026) by VKU e.V. 020
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 29/05/2026In @bordeauxmetropole.bsky.social, an estimated 174,000 t of food waste are sent for incineration every year – that’s ⅓ of all waste in the residual stream 😱 In an effort to avoid this resource loss, the Metropole has been working to divert food waste away from disposal. [1/3] 🧵 112
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 26/05/2026For 22 years, @ukwin.bsky.social has made sure no community had to face an incinerator alone. 🔥🚫 We sat down with Shlomo Dowen (UKWIN coordinator) to trace how isolated local groups grew into a connected movement pushing back against incineration across the UK 🔗 Watch full interview: zurl.co/floJm 021
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 26/05/2026Final week to apply for our Head of Communications role! ⏰ If you have 8+ years of experience in Communications (or related fields); team management/leadership experience; and want to put your skills to the service of people and the planet, you may be just who we're looking for! Apply ASAP ⬇️zerowasteeurope.euWork with usCheck the latest job vacancies and opportunities for collaboration at Zero Waste Europe! 001
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 22/05/2026Welcome to our 2 newest associated members! Marche a Rifiuti Zero: an Italian non-profit promoting #zerowaste through prevention, reuse and community action Zero Waste Lab: a Portuguese non-profit making zero waste work in practice, for authorities, businesses and communities 🔗 zurl.co/FMWxI 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 21/05/2026There’s always something left behind when incinerators burn waste – ash, bits of ceramic, microplastics, metals, as well as a plethora of PFAS and POPs, many of them toxic to our health. What could one possibly do with such a hazardous mixture? Surely not allow it to enter the environment? 😬⚠️ 131
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 21/05/202660+ zero waste advocates from across Europe gathered in Slovenia for days of connection, learning, and shared purpose. From textile waste to environmental justice, field visits to global perspectives from GAIA Asia Pacific. Read more 👉 zurl.co/GHdct #ZWEgathers 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 09/05/2026Let's celebrate #EuropeDay by speaking up for a Europe with prosperity, resilience, and wellbeing for all! Our ''The European we want'' video brought together the ZWE network to show how to achieve this kind of Europe - it's worth (re-)watching it 😉 zurl.co/RgVJBzurl.coThe Europe we want - Zero Waste EuropeWhat future will we choose for Europe?For us, the choice is clear: the Europe we want is a zero waste one! 💚But what exactly is a “zero waste Europe”?And ho... 000
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 08/05/2026⚠️Incineration residues are toxic and should not be considered circular materials⚠️ We've joined 42 NGOs to urge the @ec.europa.eu to prioritise long-term testing, so hazardous waste streams are not allowed back into the environment under the guise of circularity. Read more here 👉 zurl.co/QW5X0zurl.coJoint statement calling for a precautionary approach to incineration residues - Zero Waste EuropeA joint statement by 43 civil society organisations to the European Commission calling for a precautionary approach to incineration residues. 041
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 01/05/2026Have you ever travelled abroad and found yourself standing confused by the kitchen bin? While separate collection of food waste is mandatory across the EU, the rules aren’t harmonised at all 🍌 We explore the ins and outs of our food waste in the 2nd episode of Within boundaries: zurl.co/DM79v 030
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 29/04/2026Within the zero waste movement, there's a sentiment* that you come for the cause and stay for the people. For Stephanie Yates, it was more like coming for the people and staying for the cause (and people) 💚 (*Attributed to our Director, Esra Tat 🕊️) 100
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 28/04/2026Today is the last day of Fashion Revolution Week, a global movement launched after the Rana Plaza disaster in which over 1,000 people lost their lives. As Andrea Veselá says, now is the time to demand change and make it clear that we all want a fashion sector that is ethical, just and transparent. 110
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 23/04/2026What do cities gain when reuse takes off in the take-away sector? Anders Laursen from the City of Aarhus shared why the shift to reuse is beneficial for citizens, cities & local businesses. Curious how cities across Europe are doing it? Check the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) 👉 zurl.co/lfVmR 010
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 23/04/2026As one of the world’s largest textile markets, Europe has a key role to play in stopping the fashion industry's overproduction, pollution, and exploitation 🏭👗 It’s #FashionRevolutionWeek, and we want to highlight how municipalities can become incubators for solutions, no matter size or budget. 131
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 22/04/2026Today is Global Earth Day 🌸 a reminder that environmental progress is built through local action and practical solutions. This case study from Viladecans is exactly that. Last December, a national congress became a live test for reuse systems 👉 zurl.co/OZhfO #OurPowerOurPlanet #EarthDay2026 021
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 21/04/2026Food packaging must be safe for human health + environment. Reusable packaging is no exception. 🍱 We mapped the main obligations + performance points for reuse systems to follow when designing + testing these containers. Learn more w/ the Reuse Blueprint's Annex III + infographic: zurl.co/bBBCNzurl.coRSVP - Blueprint for harmonising the implementation of takeaway food and drinks packaging systems for reuse in EuropeThis Blueprint provides public authorities, Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs), and other stakeholders with a strategic, practical guide for designing and scaling reuse systems. 011
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 20/04/2026Going to the REuse Economy Expo 2026 and wanting to know where to find Zero Waste Europe and the Mission Zero Academy? Wonder no more, as our gallery tells you all you need to know about our presence at the event. Will we see you in Paris on 19-20 May 2026? 😉 lnkd.in/eFZfcv3h 011
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 16/04/2026Every day, millions of single-use containers are used once and thrown away. But a growing number of cities & businesses across Europe are testing and implementing reuse systems for takeaway packaging. What are the benefits of this shift? Check the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP): zurl.co/lfVmR 131
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 16/04/2026Our new report about inclusion of incineration in the EU ETS is out, and the facts are clear 💎 Claims that this will divert residuals to landfill do not stand up to scrutiny. Risks are limited to a small fraction of waste streams, as waste flows are strongly shaped by the EU's policy framework. 120
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 15/04/2026EPR alone won’t fix the crisis caused by overproduction of fast fashion – but it is a key piece of the puzzle 🗑️ 👗 That much was clear after today’s event in the EP, organised with RREUSE & the EEB, and hosted by MEPs Saskia Bricmont & Delara Burkhardt. Look out for the recording in the comments 👇 000
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 14/04/2026That sad carrot you just tossed? It's a climate issue and it's bigger than guilt. 🥕 The first episode of Within Boundaries, a new Zero Waste Europe podcast, unpacks the methane hiding in your kitchen bin and what we can actually do about it. 🎙️ Listen now: zurl.co/Ewzze 020
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 10/04/2026EU textile reuse operators are at breaking point – and 73% of textiles still end up burned or buried. The revised WFD could change that, but only if EPR is designed right. Join us online on 15 April to explore how the second-hand sector can truly thrive. 🕗 12:30–14:00 CET 🔗 zurl.co/b5u9T 021
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 09/04/2026At the end of March, our colleague Andrea Veselá got on a train* to Slovakia for their Zero Waste Cities conference, organised in Úľany nad Žitavou, one of 4 Slovak Candidate Cities 🌹 Read her takeaways: zurl.co/pOMFs *One night train, two day trains, two busses, and one shared car ride 🛤️ 020
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 09/04/2026✍ "Zero waste transition is no longer a niche conversation, but a practical, political, and cultural project unfolding across Europe." 📖 We hope reading the Zero Waste Europe 2025 Annual Report inspires you as much as it gives us strength and hope: zerowasteeurope.eu/library/zero... 031
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 08/04/2026How did Zero Waste Europe grow from a handful of dreamers to a network of 39 organisations across Europe? 🌍 @Esra Tat & Joan Marc Simon share the early days, turning points & lessons learnt. 👀 Watch the full video here: zurl.co/QPTOl 🗺️ Explore the Blueprint for Movement Building: zurl.co/pqOoM 022
Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · 08/04/2026Zero Waste Europe and Mission Zero Academy will join the REuse Economy Expo on 19-20 May 2026 in Paris! Watch this space in the coming days for details on how to find our team during the Expo ;) More info about the REuse Economy Expo, organised by Réseau Vrac et Réemploi: reuseeconomyexpo.com 010