Zero Waste Europe

Zero waste is the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse and recovery of products, packaging and materials without burning, and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health” – Definition of Zero Waste as adopted by the Zero Waste International Alliance. Waste is just a symptom of a much deeper malaise that affects us humans. Zero waste is a philosophy aiming to unroot the causes of wastage altogether. Zero Waste Europe connects and supports a vibrant network of 35 local and national NGOs from all around Europe sharing common values and objectives and working together for a zero waste future.