Greenhouse gas emissions from Waste-to-Energy are currently hidden in the energy sector and therefore overlooked in waste sector accounting, giving us the false impression that WTE is an effective low-carbon
The Bloody Manifesto
As part of #EnvironmenstrualWeek 2020 we are asking the European Commission to act by setting the necessary policy framework to support and empower menstruators to access safe, fair & circular
7 Steps to Effectively Legislate Chemical Recycling
Our latest joint statement with the Rethink Plastic alliance, and notably ECOS, EEB and HCWH outlines key steps for effective legislation of chemical recycling in the EU. Available in
Making GHG accounting work for climate – recommendations for accounting methodology for Recycled Carbon Fuels
Zero Waste Europe released a policy briefing to act as guidance for the European Commission. In light of their proposals on accounting methodology for potential greenhouse gas emissions from so
Recycled Carbon Fuels in the Renewable Energy Directive
Our latest policy briefing with Bellona EU & the Rethink Plastic alliance concerns using non-renewable plastic fuels under transport targets within REDII, making recommendations for how to maintain circular economy
Towards safe food contact materials in a toxic-free circular economy
We have the opportunity to reform EU legislation on chemicals in food packaging to make it safe and reusable. Our latest policy briefing outlines recommendations to ensure a toxic-free circular
Annual Report 2019
Whilst the zero waste movement has been around for decades the creation of Zero Waste Europe as an organisation is rather recent. Here we look back on the impact our
Unwanted toxic flame retardants preventing circularity and increasing fire toxicity
The Flame Retardant Free Furniture Alliance presents its latest position paper on unwanted toxic flame retardants preventing circularity and fire toxicity in light of the New Circular Economy Action Plan.
A Declaration of Concern and Call to Action regarding Plastics, Packaging, and Human Health
Declaration of Concern and call to action led by Zero Waste Europe, GAIA Asia-Pacific, GAIA US, and Upstream – signed by 160+ organisations worldwide demanding that lawmakers protect us from
Policy recommendations to make menstrual products, nappies and wet wipes circular
Policy briefing by Zero Waste Europe bringing together our previous two reports on (1) the environmental and economic impacts of single-use menstrual products, nappies and wet wipes and (2) existing
Existing measures & policy recommendations to minimise the impact of menstrual products, nappies & wet wipes
Report by ReZero and Zero Waste Europe. The report is a follow-up to our previous report on the environmental and economic impacts of single-use menstrual products, nappies and wet wipes
Counting Carbon: a lifecycle assessment guide for plastic fuels
Converting fossil plastics to fuels is sometimes marketed as a part of the solution to the environmental and waste problems the plastic industry is currently facing. This briefing shows that
