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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...

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...

Interview with Anastasija, 17, Zero Waster in Podgorica

Interview with Anastasija, 17, Zero Waster in Podgorica

Who are you, how old are you and where do you live? -My name is Anastasija Belević, I’m 17 y.o. and I live in Podgorica, Montenegro. When and how have heard for the first time of the concept of Zero Waste and/or Circular Economy? -I can’t remember when and where...

European Parliament banned the use of disposable plastic

European Parliament banned the use of disposable plastic

The European Union has decided to say goodbye to Plastic Straws, balloons, Earplugs and cutlery for disposable use. Download the Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic...

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...

The Zero waste lifestyle story of Adelina

The Zero waste lifestyle story of Adelina

There is a period in the life of all of us when we deeply feel that the need for change is necessary. The time that has accumulated the experience of doing something wrong as a society and as individuals, something that does not rightly speak rebellion from you. Then...

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,...

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...