29.03.2024: The United Nations has officially endorsed March 30th as International Zero Waste Day, marking a significant milestone in the global effort towards sustainable development. With the aim of promoting waste prevention and reduction to foster sustainable...
16.02.2024: Earlier this week, the NGO Zero Waste Montenegro sent an open letter to the representatives of the company Deponija Podgorica and the Capital City of Podgorica in which we express our concern regarding the announcement of the planned project for the...
In our rapidly evolving world, the issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing global concern. With plastic waste filling our oceans and landfills, organizations and initiatives are collaborating to find sustainable solutions. One such initiative, Break Free...
On 17th of October 2023 the Municipal Waste Management Conference was held at the Europe House, with the theme "Separate Collection, Waste Prevention, and Management of Residuals: Knowledge Exchange," The conference was organized by the Check Embassy in Montenegro and...
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,...
Climate change and waste management are pressing global issues that demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. The zero waste philosophy offers a powerful tool for addressing both challenges and promoting a sustainable future. Climate change is caused by human...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
Biodegradable plastic [1] products are often perceived as a potential solution to plastic littering and have attracted increasing public attention. According the Green Paper on a European Strategy on Plastic Waste published by the European Commission, the term...
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...