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Zero Waste Germany e.V. is an umbrella association of local zero-waste organizations whose goal is the constant reduction of waste and pollution. Zero Waste Germany also represents and unites German cities and municipalities that publicly commit to the goal of continuously reducing waste generation and integrating the zero-waste philosophy into their local waste management. The aim of the Zero-Waste City programme is to support and recognise municipalities with method and citizen participation in the shift towards Zero Waste. The programme is aimed at cities and municipalities of all sizes and covers all sectors of the city: municipal administration, waste management, education, events, business, citizens' initiatives..
2021 - ongoing
Germany, Kiel
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The umbrella organization Zero Waste Germany e. V. addresses potential for improvement in the area of the circular economy and promotes dialogue between civil society, business enterprises and politics.
Zero Waste Germany is a national network of communities, organisations, local leaders, experts, and change agents working towards the elimination of waste in our society. They organize public events and debates with political representatives as well as similar exchange formats. They also regularly issue statements on draft legislation in the environmental sector, e.g. on waste exports or projects in the field of the circular economy. The organization, which has now grown into a movement in Europe and around the world, advocates for sustainable systems and a redesign of our relationship with resources to accelerate a just transition to zero waste for the benefit of the people and the planet.
Place the interests of people and the general public at the center of legislation and other political decisions on waste and environmental policy. In order to create the appropriate framework conditions, we are in constant exchange with citizens and representatives of science, the media, business and politics.
The organization’s scope has expanded considerably in the last few years: from product design to reusability to end-of-pipe waste management solutions, from phasing out plastic production to waste trading and municipal zero-waste strategies.
In less than 10 years, the crazy idea of a group of grassroots activists from all over Europe has become mainstream. Anyone can join the organization and carry its activities and ideas into the world.