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
Communiqué sur l’incinération des déchets en Europe en relation avec la situation au Maroc
Le Maroc fait actuellement face à une crise des décharges liée notamment aux odeurs que celles-ci provoquent. Pour y remédier, le pays se penche vers des projets de construction d’incinérateurs.
EU funding must leapfrog fossil fuel use to renewable energy and energy savings
Environmental NGOs call on the European Parliament to ensure EU funding leapfrogs fossil fuel use to renewable energy and energy savings. Available in English
Product policy: repair instructions for a true circular economy
We want our products to be long-lasting, repairable, recyclable and toxic-free. Here are our recommendations to rethink EU product policy and improve product design with circularity in mind. Available
Food Systems: a ‘recipe’ for food waste prevention
Food Waste is an economic, environmental, social and ethical issue. The strategy to tackle it has to cover the whole food system from crop to compost. Read the Zero Waste
The hidden costs of incineration: the case of Madeira and Azores
Nothing prevents islands from achieving ambitious waste reduction and recycling targets – but waste incineration can slow them down. Available in English, French and Spanish
The story of eReuse
Imagine expanding the life of electronic devices while incorporating blockchain traceability technology capable of creating 1 job for every 300 items reused. Now imagine ensuring a 95% recycling rate and transforming a cost for municipalities
Carpet producers support mandatory action to make the sector go circular
Carpet manufacturers, industry associations and civil society join voices to make the carpet industry go circular. Available in English
Hidden emissions: a story from the Netherlands
Although presented as state of the art, the youngest incinerator in the Netherlands is far from a clean: long-term tests reveal emissions of dioxin, furan and persistent organic pollutants far
Changing trends in plastic waste trade: Plastic Waste shipments report
As plastic waste has grown so has the industry surrounding it. A large amount of plastic waste is exported to countries in the Global South. Our report looks at the
Research paper on a European tax on plastics
Environmental taxes are economic instruments aimed at affecting behaviour of industries, consumers, and resource managers through market systems. They can be combined with other market-based instruments such as subsidies, deposit-refund
NGO recommendations for a sustainable EU bioeconomy
In 2012, the EU released the Communication, “Innovating for Sustainable Growth: A Bioeconomy for Europe”, which is now in the process of being updated. The bioeconomy is an increasing part
Policy briefing on the Cohesion Fund post-2020
The Circular Economy legislation creates an opportunity to be either seized or missed for a long time, and it is key that the Cohesion Fund supports this transition. Read our
Letter to the Members of the European Parliament: cut single-use plastic!
Alongside Rethink Plastic & #breakfreefromplastic, we called on the European Parliament to be at the vanguard of tackling plastic pollution and vote to close the tap of single-use plastic. Read
The story of FreiburgCup
In November 2016, Freiburg decided to stop the flood of disposable coffee cups. Less than two years later, Freiburg has proven how a mid-size city can push for alternatives to
The story of Bruges
After assessing that 750 000 kg of food were wasted every year, the city of Bruges lauched anambitious Zero Food Waste strategy. Becoming a European forerunner with 43% of Food
The price is right… or is it? The case for taxing plastics
An ambitious set of taxes designed to influence both producer and consumer behaviour can help Europe curb plastic pollution by encouraging both plastic reduction and greater recycling. ZWE & the
