Participants from Montenegro — Jelena, Helena, and Darija, high school students from Nikšić and Bijelo Polje — stayed from May 2nd to 8th in Selce, Croatia, where the regional School of Sustainability was held, organized by Zelena akcija from Zagreb. Their...
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ReThink, ReConnect, ReCycle: Circular Economy Camp brings together regional changemakers
As part of Circular Economy Week 2025, members of the LogEx network across the Western Balkans are organizing a series of events that promote sustainable development through the application of circular economy principles. This year, under the slogan “From local fixes...
New data links waste incinerators to toxic contamination in surrounding environments – Spain, France, Netherlands
Brussels, 1 April 2025 – A series of new studies reveal alarming levels of dioxins, PFAS, and heavy metals in the environments surrounding waste incinerators in Spain, France, and The Netherlands. Conducted by the independent ToxicoWatch Foundation with support from...
Ribno Alpine Resort becomes first European recipient of three zero waste stars
Bled, 9 April 2025 – By meeting stringent criteria, Ribno Alpine Resort has today become the leading international Zero Waste best practice. The highest level of the European Zero Waste Business Certification was awarded by Vanja Cicmil, auditor for Mission Zero...
Workshop and matchmaking event on microplastics and water pollution
As part of the Mission4Water project, Zero Waste Montenegro organized a workshop and matchmaking event on March 28 at the European House in Podgorica, with the goal of bringing together key stakeholders, companies, institutions, and government bodies to discuss the...
The Environmental Protection Agency introduces new standards in its institution on the path to eliminating single-use plastics
With the goal of becoming an example of responsible and sustainable operations, the Environmental Protection Agency has taken concrete steps toward the elimination and reduction of single-use plastic products. As an institution dedicated to the protection of nature...
Art Exhibition “Time for Action – Zero Waste”
On Monday evening at Kokotov Rep, we opened the "Time for Action - Zero Waste" Art exhibition. We showcased designs that emphasize responsibility, sustainability, and the importance of reducing daily waste.The relaxed atmosphere of the exhibition encouraged young...
For better waste management in Montenegrin institutions: Can public administration set a good example
On October 9, 2024, a conference was organized at the European House in Podgorica. Focusing on waste management and the reduction of single-use plastic in public institutions. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders partnered with the French Embassy...
International Coastal Cleanup Day and Waste Audit 2024
CleanUp Montenegro 2024 gathered a record 725 volunteers from over 40 organizations and informal citizen groups. Between September 14 and 22, volunteers participated in 22 cleanup actions across the country. As a result, they collected five tons of waste and filled...
Municipal Bio-Waste Management: From Community Initiatives to Systemic Changes
On December 17th, 2024, the Municipal Bio-Waste Management Conference was held at the Science and Technology Park Montenegro under the theme Municipal Bio-Waste Managment “From Community Initiatives to Systemic Changes.” Organized by Zero Waste Montenegro, the event...