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February 15, 2021

Zero Waste Municipalities

Check out the State of Zero Waste Municipalities 2020 by Zero Waste Europe. Explore the reuse case studies, notably Self-service refill machines in Slovenia and Reusable nappies by the Lavanda project.
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Zero Waste Municipalities

Check out the State of Zero Waste Municipalities 2020 by Zero Waste Europe. Explore the reuse case studies, notably Self-service refill machines in Slovenia and Reusable nappies by the Lavanda project.
Written by Estelle EonnetFebruary 15, 2021
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Featured, General

From waste to worth: reuse is the global revolution

Reuse systems are gaining momentum across the globe. From zero-waste schools in Indonesia to wash-and-refill pilots across Europe, it’s clear that reuse is the key solution to reducing plastic pollution. Grantees of Oak Foundation, including Plastic Solutions Fund, PlasticDiet Indonesia, Global Reuse Alliance, GAIA, Center for International Environmental Law, and...

Oak Foundation
Electronics, Featured, Reuse in Europe

Home appliance repair – it pays off

There are a number of myths surrounding the efficiency of new household appliances: the main one being that because they are new, they must be more energy efficient and therefore better for the planet and our bank accounts.  However, there are some myths to debunk here. Evidence is stacking up...

Domantas Tracevičius
Featured, Textiles

The reuse economy for textiles

How many second-hand and vintage shops does your city have? And how many people are employed locally collecting, sorting, reselling, repairing, and upcycling garments? The textile reuse sector is growing, creating new economic opportunities for local circular businesses, entrepreneurs, and endless space to unleash creativity. Reusing garments is a central...

Theresa Mörsen, Zero Waste Europe
Featured, Packaging

The impact of the reuse economy on workers in the delivery sector

As momentum builds across Europe for systems that prioritise reuse over single-use plastics, it’s vital to ask: who’s carrying the weight of this transition? Break Free From Plastic Europe partnered with Fairwork to explore this question, focusing on the experiences and rights of delivery workers—those on the frontlines of many...

Laura Díaz Sánchez, Break Free From Plastic
Packaging

Drowning in Waste: How Reuse Can Save Us from Packaging Pollution

Every year, millions of tonnes of packaging waste are generated, with figures steadily rising. In 2018 alone, 174 kg of packaging waste was generated per person in Europe. The most recent data from 2019 reveals that paper and cardboard made up the largest share at 32.2 million tonnes, followed by...

Bethany Keeley
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