With individuals and organisations across Europe, and a core staff team based in Brussels (Belgium), Zero Waste Europe works tirelessly towards meaningful impact and a truly circular economy in Europe.
Our different backgrounds and walks of life all converge on our common mission – to create a circular, fairer, just, waste-free future for all.
Based in Brussels (Belgium), the ZWE staff works to support the zero waste movement and to drive ambitious policies at the European level.
The staff team has grown significantly since ZWE’s foundation in 2010, and includes people from all over Europe and from all walks of life who are united by the same vision and purpose – to create a better, more circular, fairer, waste-free world. Get to know them below!
Executive Director
Founder
Head of Policy
Head of Local Zero Waste Implementation
Head of Network & Movement Building
Head of Communications
Head of Operations
Head of Policy
Zero Pollution Policy Manager
Alternatives to incineration ● Material Recovery & Biological Treatment
Toxic-Free Circular Economy Policy Officer
Packaging & Reuse Policy Officer
Chemical Recycling & Plastic-to-Fuels Policy Officer
Waste & Resources Policy Officer
Bio-waste ● Textiles ● Food waste
Head of Local Zero Waste Implementation
Reuse Systems Manager | Leader of the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP)
Implementation Officer
Head of Network & Movement Building
Communications & Network Officer
Head of Communications
Communications & Network Officer
Communications Officer
Media Outreach & Communications Officer
Head of Operations
Operations and Events Officer
Finance Officer
Human Resources Officer
The ZWE Board is democratically elected from the network membership at the Zero Waste Europe Annual General Meeting.
Our Board offers vision and expertise to the Zero Waste Europe network and organisation, and are an integral and invaluable – yet pro-bono – part of our structure. Get to know each of our Board members below!
The Zero Waste Europe network and team receive technical advice and guidance from the Scientific Committee.
Consisting of renowned scientific experts in the field of waste management, the Committee ensures the technical consistency and feasibility of our policies, and gives advice to the Board. Their invaluable insight is used to inform our positions and stances on a number of zero waste issues.
Chair of the Scientific Committee
The ZWE staff coordinates cross-regionally with other GAIA branches. In addition, our colleagues from the GAIA Global Team who are based in Europe are also part of the ZWE extended team.
GAIA's Global Climate Programme Director
As part of our movement-building efforts, ZWE initiates coalitions and movements. Currently, we host the coordination of the Break Free From Plastic movement in Europe, including the Rethink Plastic alliance; and of the Food Contact Materials coalition. As a founding and active member of these groups, we advance our agenda of moving away from disposability and presence of hazardous substances in packaging.
Coordinator of Break Free From Plastic Europe and the Rethink Plastic alliance
Movement-building Coordinator for Break Free From Plastic Europe
Grants & Operations Manager for Break Free From Plastic Europe
Solutions Coordinator for Break Free From Plastic Europe
Europe Communications Officer for Break Free From Plastic
Coordinator of the Rethink Plastic alliance and Policy Coordinator for BFFP Europe
Communications Coordinator of the Rethink Plastic alliance