Zero Waste Europe – Annual Report 2025

Our 2025 Annual Report celebrates the power of change, ambitious action, and daring to go further in a world marked by uncertainty and ecological breakdown.

As so rightly put by our Director, Esra Tat, ”zero waste transition is no longer a niche conversation, but a practical, political and cultural project unfolding across Europe. We see it in our cities, in our businesses, and increasingly in the policies that shape our economies.”

Explore the Zero Waste Europe 2025 Annual Report to find:

– Movement stories – discover how we’re supporting cities and municipalities in 17 European countries, bringing zero waste models and impact to more than 14 million citizens.

– Breakthrough policies shaped with our network – including important wins and progress in the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation and the European Circular Economy Act negotiations.

– Local zero waste heroes in action, from composting revolutions in Slovakia, Portugal, and Montenegro, to bold reuse systems in Rotterdam and Berlin, and plastic prevention plans in Lyon and Viladecans.

– Global collaboration and impact – see how we contributed to bringing zero waste forward globally, from participations in events like COP30 and Global Plastics Treaty negotiations to ZWE-led events on organics and movement-building.

– Inspiring zero waste stories and testimonials from our members and wider movement, showing the impact of collaborating with Zero Waste Europe and how our network is growing stronger and more united than ever.

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