International Day of Zero Waste 2024
On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution to have an International Day of Zero Waste celebrated every year on March 30th. This day aims to raise awareness about reducing waste and promoting zero-waste initiatives to achieve sustainable development.
Reducing waste is crucial for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially:
Currently, the average European produces 5 tons of waste annually, with only 38% being recycled. Some countries still send over 60% of household waste to landfills. This situation is even worse in other parts of the world.
The most important message is that the best waste is the waste that is not created. The top priority should be preventing waste from being produced in the first place.
The European Union (EU) is committed to reducing waste generation through various initiatives:
The EU is also actively involved in international cooperation and development efforts related to waste reduction and the circular economy:
Reducing waste generation and improving its management requires the engagement of international organizations, governments, local authorities, businesses, civil society, NGOs, and citizens alike. Learning from each other is crucial for success.
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