Our Pedagogy
At Mission Zero Academy (MiZA), we offer comprehensive training courses designed to empower municipalities, businesses, and their communities with the knowledge and skills needed for an effective transition to zero waste and sustainable practices. Born from Zero Waste Europe’s Zero Waste Cities and Communities program, our academy’s courses address the critical gap in technical support for municipalities, businesses, and their communities eager to embrace the circular economy. Our science-based pedagogy places learners at the center, engaging them in practical tasks and real-life applications to ensure they develop tangible competencies.
Customized courses are also available for local organizations willing to sponsor specific sessions addressing knowledge gaps. We can deliver trainings in all EU languages to ensure accessibility. Join our courses to become an active player in the circular economy, recognized for your ambitious efforts in waste management and environmental stewardship.
Our courses
Explored courses tailored to specific sectors, addressing unique challenges and opportunities across industries.
Our upcoming courses
Are you interested in learning how cities can transition toward zero waste and circular economy principles?
We are currently preparing an in-depth training programme, “How to Build a Zero Waste City”, planned for April 2026.
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We are currently preparing an in-depth training programme, “How to Build a Zero Waste City”, planned for April 2026.
What you will gain from the course:
- A clear understanding of what zero waste management and a Zero Waste City are, and why they matter
- Knowledge of preferred waste management and treatment methods based on the Zero Waste hierarchy
- Practical skills for working with key waste-related data and understanding its role in decision-making
- Insight into waste prevention and reduction measures and their real-world impact
- An overview of key stakeholders in zero waste systems and effective engagement strategies
- The ability to plan activities toward applying for the Zero Waste City certification and understanding its benefits for municipalities
What makes this course different?
While many programmes address waste management and circular economy topics, our training is uniquely grounded in educational psychology. The content is designed based on the latest research on how people learn and retain new knowledge—an approach that is still rarely applied in sustainability education.
In addition, this is one of the few trainings that provides a comprehensive and practical overview of the Zero Waste City certification process, including its strategic value and long-term benefits for cities.
This training is funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme (Key Action 2 – Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education) under project reference 2025-1-EE01-KA220-ADU-000362148 and is developed in collaboration with Zero Waste Estonia and its project partners: Ekologi Brez Meja (Slovenia), Mission Zero Academy, and Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine.
Looking for a specific course?
Zero Waste Ambassador and Zero Waste Trainer Programs
Enhance your zero waste competencies and learn how to drive your community towards long-term systemic change. Gain essential concepts and practical knowledge on implementing zero waste strategies. This is perfect for those actively working with various stakeholders and influencing decision-making in regional governance.
This program provides a framework and principles for teaching essential concepts and practical knowledge on zero waste and other complex topics. Ideal for those conducting workshops, training sessions, or public presentations about the circular economy and zero waste, it will help you become more effective in your role.