Booklet Archives - Zero Waste Europe

Daring to imagine a zero waste Europe

How has our relationship with waste evolved over the past 20 years?

In his last publication as part of the Zero Waste Europe team, our Founder, Joan Marc Simon, reflects on the journey of the past two decades – from the times when zero waste was seen as a very niche thing to today’s meetings with world leaders and the Pope to talk about how zero waste is a solution to climate change and resource use – and shares his vision for the future.

In his own words, ‘‘this vision is not inevitable – it is chosen. And it begins with the choices we make today”.

Join Joan Marc on a trip to the past and on an imagination of the world we want to leave to our children and grandchildren.

Disclaimer: This booklet is a legacy publication released upon Joan Marc Simon’s departure from ZWE. The views expressed are solely those of the author and reflect his personal experience and perspective.

Recycled content in plastics – the mass balance approach

If the label on the bottle in your hand said it was made from recycled plastic, would you believe it? Depending on the method behind the claim, the bottle might contain little to no recycled content at all.

This booklet presents infographic renditions of the recommendations from the “Determining recycled content with the ‘mass balance approach’ – 10 recommendations for development of methods and standards” position paper, originally published on January 2021.

Available in English

Dare to imagine a better future…starting with plastic!

Thanks to the words of our Executive Director, Joan Marc Simon – who recently wrote the book “It’s Plastic, Stupid!” – Zero Waste Europe released a booklet which takes you “ back to the future”, describing our world in 2040. A world where circularity is fully implemented and zero waste is a reality.

Available in English