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Building a bridge strategy for residual waste

Building a bridge strategy for residual waste

Waste Management in the Circular Economy Age The European Union, through its Circular Economy Package, has adopted an advanced roadmap on waste management for its Member States. Whilst pointing towards the reduction of waste and maximisation of reuse and recycling,...

The Chedi Lustica Bay on the path to Zero Waste

The Chedi Lustica Bay on the path to Zero Waste

The Chedi, first 5* hotel going for certification in Montenegro Zero Waste Montenegro, in collaboration with our partner, Missions Zero Academy (MiZA), proudly launched the first Zero Waste Business Certification project in Montenegro. Our first participant on the...

Iberostar hotels | waste reduction | Montenegro

Iberostar hotels | waste reduction | Montenegro

Iberostar, going waste-free by 2025 in Montenegro Zero Waste Montenegro has recently started working with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, one of the largest hotel chains in the world that has more than 100 hotels in 16 countries around the world, on the implementation...

Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) in Montenegro

Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) in Montenegro

What are Deposit Refund Schemes? Deposit refund schemes (DRS) are systems where consumers pay a small amount of money upfront (during the purchase), to be reimbursed when they bring the (beverage) container to a collection point after use instead of throwing it away....

INTERNATIONAL ZERO WASTE DAY

INTERNATIONAL ZERO WASTE DAY

Zero waste to transform the world!  We are overjoyed with the United Nations’ decision to proclaim March 30th as International Day of Zero Waste. This recognition of the importance of zero waste reflects decades of environmental activism, led by organizations around...

My circular road | Worms farm in Podgorica

My circular road | Worms farm in Podgorica

They are originally from distant California, USA and have been living and working in Montenegro for 40 years without passports and work permits. Scientists from the University of California created a hybrid worm in 1957, hence the name for these "machines" for...

COP26 demands

COP26 demands

Together with many other organisations from around the globe, we have signed an open letter for the UNFCCC urging them to reject false solutions to climate change such as the burning of waste in waste-to-energy incinerators, phase out investments for single-use...

Less Waste = More Jobs

Less Waste = More Jobs

Let’s Stop Throwing Away Our Chance to Create Millions of Jobs and End Waste Pollution By John Ribeiro-Broomhead, Co-Author of the Study, Zero Waste and Economic Recovery: The Job-Creation Potential of Zero Waste Solutions"As the COVID-19 pandemic rolls into 2021,...

Why is Illegal Waste Dumping So Dangerous?

Why is Illegal Waste Dumping So Dangerous?

Illegal dumping could also be known as fly dumping, occurs when people dispose of their waste in rubbish dump areas, instead of using sanitized landfills. Rubbish disposed of varies from white goods, such as fridges or microwaves, to plastic bottles, tyres, furniture...

Debunking the Coca-Cola Zero Waste Cities program

Debunking the Coca-Cola Zero Waste Cities program

How the Coca-Cola “Zero Waste Cities” program contributes to misinform citizen about what is truly a circular economy As you now know, billions of plastic bottles from companies like Coca-Cola enter the environment each year. Actually, the three companies Coca-Cola,...

Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook

Illegal Dumping Prevention Guidebook

Illegal dumping is a major problem in many communities throughout Montenegro. Around 400 illegal dumpsites raise significant concerns regarding public health, safety, property values and quality of life. An effective illegal dumping prevention program should address...

Bea Johnson in Montenegro

Bea Johnson in Montenegro

Podogorica, 26.06.2018 Yesterday evening at CinepleXX in Podgorica, Zero Waste Montenegro hosted a speech by the international speaker & blogger Bea Johnson as part of her world speaking tour. In front of about 70 people composed of general public and journalists,...

Waste-to energy | Incineration of Waste: the issue

Waste-to energy | Incineration of Waste: the issue

Burning waste to make it disappear. Sounds like a great idea, no? Well, no, it isn’t a great idea and let us explain you why. First of all, it destroys resources. Burning waste is not sustainable: waste are made of resources that once destroyed won’t be available...

Organizing a Zero Waste event

Organizing a Zero Waste event

Montenegro has lots of events and festivals around the country, especially around the coast in the summer that brings large groups of people together. But most of those events generate huge amounts of waste in a very short time. If the waste is not properly separated...