Mission Makers: Real stories of Zero Waste transformation

Real stories of Zero Waste transformation

Dive into inspiring stories from cities and businesses that are leading the charge towards a zero-waste future. Hear directly from our certified clients, dedicated mentors, and expert auditors as they share their challenges, triumphs, and the incredible impact of their commitment to sustainability with MiZA.

Explore our inspiring sucess stories

Each video below highlights a unique journey, showcasing how our partners achieved their zero-waste goals and the tangible benefits they’ve experienced. Click on any video to be inspired!

Stories from Tilos Island

Kyriakos Sakellaris, Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Tilos Island, shares the journey of the island on achieving a Zero Waste City Certification.

Stories from Tallinn, Estonia

Liina Kanarbik, Lead Specialist in the Circular Economy Department of the Tallinn Strategic Management Office, shares the key elements that convinced the city to join the program.

Stories from Salema Eco Camp, Portugal

Angela Ferreira, Sustainability Manager at Salema Eco Camp, shares how they involve their guests and visitors in their zero-waste actions.

Stories from Torelles de Llobregat, Spain

Laia Peidró Llobet, Environment Technician at Torrelles de Llobregat, shares how Zero Waste certification has significantly boosted the municipality’s visibility and strengthened its civic reputation.

Stories from Guimarães, Portugal

Dalila Sepúlveda, Head of Environmental Division at Guimarães City Hall, and Carlos Ribeiro, Executive Director of Laboratório da Paisagem, explain how their unique partnership accelerated the city’s progress toward Zero Waste Cities certification goals.

Stories from aCozinha, Portugal

Isabel Loureiro, Co-owner of aCozinha, details the imperative for every restaurant to adopt a sustainability policy, while Chef António Loureiro and Mixologist Antero Loureiro showcase their innovative approach to reducing food waste by crafting 90% of their cocktails from kitchen byproducts.

Stories from Hool Hotel da Oliveira, Portugal

Discover how HOOL Hotel Oliveira became the first urban hotel in Europe to achieve the rigorous Zero Waste Business Certification. Led by Carla Marques and Ernesto Fernandes, the hotel revolutionised its operations, successfully cutting average guest waste from 2.6kg to 1.6kg. Their success story is a blueprint for operational savings and sustainability in the hospitality sector, proving that a commitment to zero waste leads to both a greener planet and a more efficient business.

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Why Zero Waste Certification matters?

The Zero Waste Cities and Business Certifications, developed at the Mission Zero Academy, are the world’s first program designed to fast-track Europe’s transition to zero waste at the local level.

Whether you’re a city or a business, this certification provides a robust and independent system, offering expert mentors and data-driven services to optimise implementing your zero-waste strategies. It is a powerful tool to recognise top-performing municipalities and businesses across Europe and a practical roadmap for those looking to develop and implement effective, context-specific zero-waste solutions.

Building on over a decade of work with the Zero Waste Europe network, this certification helps organisations achieve significant cost savings, make a positive environmental impact by reducing landfill waste and carbon footprints, enhance brand reputation and foster an engaged community and workforce committed to a sustainable future. With over 400 European municipalities already part of the broader Zero Waste Cities program, the momentum towards a truly zero-waste future is stronger than ever.

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