The Zero Waste Cities approach is an ongoing commitment to eliminating waste at its source. Instead of burning or burying waste, it focuses on designing and implementing systems that prevent waste generation from the outset.

Cities Map

All Cities

Explore the leading cities driving the zero waste movement! This interactive map lets you navigate through municipalities in our Zero Waste Cities programme, those showcasing best practices in waste and resource management, as well as candidate and certified cities that have committed to transition to zero waste through Mission Zero’s Academy’s Certification Programme.

Reports

We know that stories have the power to change the world. This is the story of zero waste cities across Europe: what they are and the path they have shown towards a better, fairer and resilient future.

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Learning materials

We know that stories have the power to change the world. This is the story of zero waste cities across Europe: what they are and the path they have shown towards a better, fairer and resilient future.

ZWC Team

  • Jack McQuibban
    Head of Local Zero Waste Implementation
  • Nathan Dufour
    Reuse Systems Manager | Leader of the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP)
  • Manon Jourdan
    Implementation Officer
  • Andrea Veselá
    Textile Officer
  • Nanna Cornelsen
    Communication Officer
  • Giulia Lodi
    Communications & Network Officer