Five Years of Powering the Zero Waste Transition Together: A 2026 Message From Our Director
As we step into 2026, there is a certain sense of excitement at Mission Zero Academy (MiZA). This isn’t just any new year; this March will mark […]
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Info session: RSVP Blueprint 2.0 & Reuse Packaging System Fundamentals course
Join us for a 45-minute info session to discover how the new Reuse Packaging System Fundamentals course can help you assess your municipality’s readiness and design a […]
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Part 2 – Championing Reusables in the Take-Away Sector – A Practical Guide for Municipalities
Ready to transform your city’s take-away culture? This reusable packaging municipalities workshop, led by the experts at Environmental Action Germany (DUH), is your comprehensive guide to tackling […]
Pioneering waste reduction in Portugal: São João da Madeira’s zero waste journey
In May 2024, Zero Waste Europe and Mission Zero Academy visited São João da Madeira – one of the first Portuguese cities to be a candidate for […]
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An introduction guide to zero waste for municipalities
Waste is one of the biggest problems of our time. Every year, the world generates 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste, and this shows no sign […]
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Why separate collection of bio-waste is fundamental for a circular economy
Bio-waste, also known as bio-degradable waste, can be used as fuel to generate electricity and as compost for the agricultural sector. Even so, only 16% of bio-waste […]
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How putting a carbon tax on incinerator’s emissions will help prepare for a greener future
Ahead of COP26 earlier this year, the European Union made a series of climate change proposals to reach its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. Part of […]
A burning issue: why waste-to-energy incineration is not a sustainable solution to reducing emissions
There’s no doubt we need to address our rapidly growing global waste problem. The waste sector is Europe’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, trailing energy, agriculture and […]
How long does it take to become a Zero Waste Certified City?
Since we launched the Zero Waste Cities Certification, a huge amount of questions were raised about the what, why and how of the Certification process. Therefore, we interviewed Mission […]
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