There is finally a way to unlock the EU’s waste targets … 📈 A cap-and-trade system for residuals 🌟 Current legislation shifts residuals from one disposal method to another, but by imposing a binding limit on total residuals, MS would finally have a strong incentive to prevent, reuse, and recycle.

Having an impactful EPR for food products equals: - Implementation with a clear scope. - Set targets for the volume of bio-waste found in residual (mixed) waste. - Mandate immediate EPRFP implementation. - Establish a strong EPRFP legal and governance framework. Our recommendations: zurl.co/5GwFJ

We echo the words of our wider movement, @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social, in asking for a cessation of ICE- and US CBP-led violence.

How do we build and sustain resilient alliances and movements? Last October organisations, alliances and cities from around the world gathered in Brussels to share knowledge, build connections, and strengthen collaboration on organics and movement building. 🎥 Watch the highlights: zurl.co/u98EV

Tell us what you think of us and what you want to see more of in our 2026 ZWE survey. What are we doing well? What can we do better? The survey is only as long as your own engagement with ZWE :) Fill it in using the QR code on the visual or lnkd.in/euFcV-km Thank you. ❤️

Why should we have an Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for food products? Why is the EU Circular Economy Act the perfect opportunity to mandate it and implement it? ZWE has just published its ‘’Extended Producer Responsibility for Food products - policy recommendations’’: zurl.co/5GwFJ

🤔 What does it really take to make bio-waste systems work at the local level? 📍 From Bulgaria, France, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, to Ukraine, these stories show what’s possible when communities are empowered and the right systems are in place 👉 zurl.co/bZdGP

The EU aims to scale up waste-derived materials to boost the #CircularEconomy♻️ But @ec.europa.eu’s End of #Waste proposal for recycled #plastics has major gaps, especially on chemicals, risking circularity and safety🧐 Our recommendations with @rethinkplastic.bsky.social: 👉 eeb.org/en/library/e...

Together w/ @rethinkplastic.bsky.social, we had a great exchange w/ @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu, w/ Aline Maigret representing ZWE, to discuss the Winter Package, the Circular Economy Act, and PPWR implementation. Here's to continued dialogue for EU policy to deliver a truly circular economy!

How can we include the waste sector, especially incineration, under carbon pricing without passing the costs on to citizens? Join the be Waste Wise webinar on 12 Feb to discuss how carbon pricing can drive climate action and and ensure a fair transition for all. Click on the link to register⬇️

It’s wild to think that in 2023, Montenegro 🇲🇪 barely had any infrastructure supporting separate collection and/or recycling of organics (counting a single composting facility for green waste in the whole country) 😰 2 years later, the picture looks vastly different.

Did you miss the ZWE-BIC webinar on Extended Producer Responsibility for food products this morning? Or did you like it so much that we must watch it again? We've got you covered. The webinar recording and Joan Marc Simon's presentation are now available 🔗⬇️ - w/ @biconsortium.bsky.social

Now that we have EU targets on food waste and mandatory bio-waste separate collection, we should use Extended Producer Responsibility to: - Prevent food waste. - Improve waste collection. - Advance the circular economy. 🔖 EPR for food products study by @biconsortium.bsky.social + ZWE: zurl.co/RjK3W

A recent report from @ceebankwatch.bsky.social reveals a systemic flaw in how EU climate funds are being spent in Central and Eastern Europe, with billions going to incinerators and landfills rather than performance-enhancing initiatives like separate collection of organics 💸🔥 zurl.co/whtSz

Extended Producer Responsibility for food products would improve circular economy and put the burden of responsibility on the producers, rather than consumers. Join @biconsortium.bsky.social and ZWE's webinar on 22 January at 10:30 CET to learn more about this proposal. Register now zurl.co/POI4l

🚨Exposure to toxic chemicals is creating a growing health crisis in the EU. 🛑The Circular Economy Act must include tougher toxic chemical policies to stop the surge in diseases, and their economic consequences. 💚For a competitive, and safe circular economy. Read the full report: zurl.co/yNyfs

In 2026, we're here to create lasting systems, economies that work for people, and a future worth inheriting. From expanding our global work to our Circular Economy Act efforts, ZWE is focused on a future for all, built on evidence and needs of local communities. Read @esradt.bsky.social's blog 👇

Heartwarming moment of the day: watch GAIA members from all over the globe congratulating @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social for 25 years of impact and movement building. Was your language featured? 💚

Today is #RefuseSingleUseDay. Responsibility to "refuse" shouldn't rest on individuals, but on corporate boardrooms and policy forums. We can't recycle our way out of a crisis created by overproduction. We're calling for a world where reuse is the default infrastructure, not a lifestyle choice.

Welcome back, everyone, and Happy New Year! 💚 Did you miss us over the holiday break? The good news is that you can catch up with us very soon by joining the ZWE-BIC webinar, 'The case of Extended Producer Responsibility for Food Products,' on 22 January 2026. More info and registration ⬇️

🔎 Interim Head of Operations needed (Mar-Oct 2026) Lead our 3-person Operations team, manage HR and finance, and shape processes for impact. Strong in people management & financial reporting? Apply! 📍 Brussels, hybrid ⏱️ Deadline: 5 Jan 2026 👉 zurl.co/oZ6AR

As we pause our work for the holiday break, we want to thank each and every one of you for being with us throughout the highs and lows of 2025. We find strength and hope in people like you. Rest well and see you in 2026 to create more lasting impact together 💚

🌍 We're hiring! Join Zero Waste Europe as interim Head of Operations (6-month maternity cover) Strategic problem-solver passionate about people & ops? Join our team and drive change for a circular Europe. 📍 Belgium, hybrid | Apply by 5 Jan 👉 zurl.co/J11cN

25 years of movement-building and counting. 🫶 💚 We're proud to be a part of the @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social network. #GAIA25 #GoForZeroWaste #BurnNot

Should food producers help fund waste prevention and collection? 🍎♻️ Join our ZeroWaste Europe-BIC Consortium (BIC) webinar on 21 January 2026 at 10:30 CET to explore how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for food products could be a game-changer for Europe's food waste crisis. Register now 👇

Zero waste is a systemic shift, not just a buzzword! 🚀 Meet Solène Fargeix of the Mission Zero Academy (MiZA). She is the bridge between local experts and decision-makers, helping cities and businesses turn "mission impossible" into a clear circular roadmap. 🌉✨ Get to know Solène: zurl.co/IeId9

🫶 This December, use your gift of generosity to create change. If you believe in a zero waste Europe, consider supporting our work. You can use the QR code on the image or go straight to zurl.co/vYggI Every donation helps us fight for a zero waste future. Happy holidays – and thank you! 💚

Ready to keep the wheels turning at one of Europe's most game-changing networks? We're hiring an Interim Head of Operations (maternity cover) to join our Brussels-based team for 6 months Ready to step up? Read the full job description and apply via the ZWE website: zurl.co/jhHvU

The Croatian island Krk is the 2nd Zero Waste certified island IN THE WORLD 🌍 Despite 120k daily visitors in summer the island successfully: ♻️ recycles 57% of waste 🌱 composts 70% of food scraps 🗑️ cut per capita trash by 58% ❌ reduced illegal dumping by 60% Find out how, here: zurl.co/6Snrl

In Montenegro, two years of work on the #ForkToFarm project are coming to an end. What two years they've been! 🍌 In 🇲🇪 , over 90% of municipal waste (40% bio-waste) went to landfill in 2024. The impact of ZWMNE's work to divert and treat organics cannot be overstated. 🧵 [1/2]

Last call for bidders - our Call For Proposals on website updates and maintenance services for the Zero Waste Europe website runs until Wednesday, 10 December 2025 at 23:59 CET. Be sure to read the Terms & Conditions and apply ASAP on the ZWE website: zerowasteeurope.eu/join-us/work...

1 January 2026 marks the first anniversary of the EU mandate for separate collection of textiles! 🎇 With EPR arriving in 2028, we need fair systems in place now. We’ve mapped the current landscape of textiles EPR across Europe in our new factsheet. Check it out 👉 lnkd.in/e3prW8da

Unfortunately, AI-generated platforms are stealing information and transforming it to create fake job adverts. All info concerning our job openings and contact addresses can be found on the ZWE website. Always double-check when you see a ZWE position advertised outside of our official channels.

1 week left to apply for our Call for Proposals! We're seeking a contractor to provide website hosting and maintenance/update services for our website www.zerowasteeurope.eu. Read the Application Requirements document + apply via the ZWE website by 10 December: zerowasteeurope.eu/join-us/work...

📢 Zero Waste Europe is looking for a website hosting and maintenance contractor (3-year contract starting Jan 2026) Must have: 8+ years WordPress experience, EU/similar time zone location, fluency in English. Deadline: 10 Dec 2025, 23:59 CET Apply on zurl.co/71B3u

Consultancies recommend the use of the Reuse Blueprint as it offers: ✅ Real-world case studies from diverse European contexts. ✅ Policy insights to support your recommendations. ✅ Technical guidance for interoperable systems. ✅ A clear path to making reuse the norm. Full Blueprint: zurl.co/VOWnZ

In a small town in Northern Estonia, the municipality has come up with a novel idea to combat overconsumption of fast (and ultra-fast) fashion: giving donated clothing, shoes, and accessories away for free 👗 💸 Learn more about Saku's pilot 👉 zerowasteeurope.eu/2025/11/the-...

We're concerned about talks to reopen the #PPWR as part of the upcoming Environmental Simplification Package. A @reloop.bsky.social-led joint call of 112 signatories, incl/ ZWE, urged @ec.europa.eu to maintain the stability needed to achieve a circular economy. Full joint call 👉 zurl.co/Pbpvo

We’re just going to come out and say it. There is no one-size-fits-all for municipal textile management (and you shouldn’t wait around for one 😶‍🌫️) Broken dreams aside, we still have some good news, as we just launched the first edition of our new Municipal Manual for Circular Textile Systems!

Our colleague @janekvahk.bsky.social returned from #COP30 and his reflections are worth your time. The good news? Zero waste solutions are gaining serious recognition as vital climate strategies. The reality check? Incineration still gets 94% of waste sector financing. Read it all on the link 👇

Wellbeing and L&D are often thought of as nice-to-haves, especially in NGOs where budgets might be tight 💸 However, it doesn’t have to be this way! In this #MeetTheTeam blog, ZWE’s HR Officer Anna Garstka shares concrete advice on how organisations can ensure employee wellbeing 💜 👉 zurl.co/RkNpl

The Global Conference of Experts on Deposit Return Systems for Beverage Containers delivered a clear message: Spain is taking a decisive step toward a modern, effective waste-management model fully aligned with Europe. Read the event takeaways on the @retorna.org blogpost on the ZWE website ⬇️

The momentum for climate action is building at #COP30! 🌍 @janekvahk.bsky.social is speaking at two events today: 🌬️ LOW-methane in action: Reducing organic waste in Dhaka (10:00 BRT) 🍌 From pledges to practice: Implementing and financing food waste reduction after COP30 (17:15 BRT)

Today, our Director @esradt.bsky.social joins @ec.europa.eu's Raw Materials Week with a clear message: let’s face it, Europe has little chance to out‑mine other regions. Europe’s competitiveness will come from designing smarter, using materials strategically, and keeping them in the loop for good.

Today is the day! Follow the Global Conference of Deposit System Experts for Beverage Containers organised by @retorna.org, ZWE, with support from @globaldrsplatform.bsky.social and the European Alliance for Best-in-Class Deposit Return Systems, on YouTube: zurl.co/aCX7L

We're at COP30 with @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social to make the case that stopping waste methane is the quickest path to climate relief. Over the first two days, @janekvahk.bsky.social has talked about data transparency at the WasteMAP event and organised the first ZWE event on bio-waste solutions 💪

Why should businesses embrace reuse packaging systems? The ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) Reuse Blueprint provides the practical steps businesses need to fully embrace reuse, making it scalable, harmonised, and economically viable. Discover the Blueprint: www.reusevanguardproject.eu

Are you joining the 'Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference' on 18 November? 💻 Don’t miss out — we're out of in-person spots, but you can still join online. 👉 Registration and programme on the link below! - with @reloop.bsky.social and @retorna.org

We're at COP30 with @gaiazerowaste.bsky.social to make the case that stopping waste methane is the quickest path to climate relief. Over the first two days, @janekvahk.bsky.social has talked about data transparency at the WasteMAP event and organised the first ZWE event on bio-waste solutions 💪