Waste-to-Energy incineration is sometimes promoted as a low-carbon source of energy, justifying increasing quantities of waste burned to produce electricity. The evidence, however, suggests that the carbon intensity of energy
The impact of Waste-to-Energy incineration on climate
Waste-to-Energy incineration is sometimes promoted as a low-carbon source of energy, justifying increasing quantities of waste burned to produce electricity. The evidence, however, suggests that the carbon intensity of energy
The Story of Sălacea Going from 0 to 40% recycling rate within 3 months
Going from 0 to 40% recycling rate within 3 months, the small county of Sălacea tells a remarkable Zero Waste success story, establishing itself as a best practice that can
Waste-to-Energy is not Sustainable Business, the EU says
The EU has excluded waste-to-energy incineration from a list of economic activities considered ‘sustainable finance’, those that can make a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation and which do no
Waste-to-Energy is not Sustainable Business, the EU says
The EU has excluded waste-to-energy incineration from a list of economic activities considered ‘sustainable finance’, those that can make a substantial contribution to climate change mitigation and which do
El Dorado of Chemical Recycling, State of play and policy challenges
Zero Waste Europe releases a study on Chemical Recycling looking into the the state of implementation of the technologies in the European context and giving policy recommendations to ensure Chemical
Guidelines for the implementation of Article 3(3) of the REDII as regards to raw material market distortions
The revised Renewable Energy Directive sets a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources such as biomass. This document intends to provide a methodology to guide Member
The story of PHENIX: a recipe to effectively enforce food waste reduction targets
In 5 years, PHENIX saved 30.000 tonnes of food products and distributed 60 millions meals across France, proving that it is possible to prevent food waste and create new jobs
The Story of PHENIX: a recipe to effectively enforce food waste reduction targets
In 5 years, PHENIX saved 30.000 tonnes of food products and distributed 60 millions meals across France, proving that it is possible to prevent food waste and create new
Unfolding the Single-Use Plastics Directive
In May 2019 the EU formally approved a pioneer legislation to curb single-use plastics – and no, it is not just about banning straws. This paper presents an overview of
Annual Report 2018
Whilst the zero waste movement has been around for decades the creation of Zero Waste Europe as an organisation is rather recent. However, in few years, we have already managed
The story of RePack: a simple solution to the growing problem of e-commerce waste
How Zero Waste and online shopping work together? RePack is a closed-loop system that can reduce e-commerce packaging by 96% while providing the same consumer experience as the disposable one.
Community Composting: A Practical Guide for Local Management of Biowaste
Fertile Auro released a new practical guide compiling data, regulatory frameworks and challenges of existing community composting sites aimed at fostering good practices and suggesting future implementations. Available in English
Residual waste capacity assessment
Our latest report assesses the residual waste treatment capacity of fourteen countries at risk of missing the 2020 targets for reuse and recycling, and includes recommendations to develop their waste
Joint position on the Romanian Ministry of Environment new integrated waste management project
The Romanian Ministry of Environment’s new integrated waste management project does not comply with zero waste principles, and promote obsolete technologies that are far from circular. Read our open letter.
Research study on holistic indicators for waste prevention
The new study identifies how to best measure waste prevention and what are the most useful policies to minimise waste generation. Available in English
