How can literature help us understand the climate crisis and inspire us to imagine a different future? This was the question we explored through four presentations of the regional climate fiction anthology Homo Climaticum: The Balkans 2026, held during September and...
Just as some events are more than project activities, some evenings are more than dates on a calendar. They are opportunities to bring people, ideas, and all the beautiful things built over the years together in one place: collaborations that have grown into...
Circular DigiBuild, now an EUSDR PA 8 Lighthouse Project, has ended, but its results are ready for use. The 2030 Danube Region Digital Innovation Strategy for Circular Construction sets a shared path for 13 countries, and 13 Territorial Action Plans turn it into...
What does the climate crisis look and feel like from the Western Balkans? Twelve stories from Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro are now available to international readers in the English edition of Homo Climaticum: The Balkans 2026. To mark its...
The final transnational partner meeting of the STORY – The Story of the 1.5°C Limit: Solutions and Storytelling of Youth from the Western Balkans project took place on 27 and 28 September 2026 in Banja Luka and Travnik. Nine representatives of the four partner...
“Homo Climaticum: Balkan” is a unique regional collection of stories and poems that brings us closer to the authentic perspectives of those living through the climate crisis, while also living in the Balkans. Created as part of the European STORY project, dedicated to...
Many initiatives begin as part of project activities. During its implementation, the “E-cirKULiraj” competition grew beyond its initial concept and became an example of successful cooperation, coordination, and engagement among all involved stakeholders. Organised as...
How can the construction sector reduce its dependence on primary raw materials while simultaneously addressing the growing problem of waste? One possible answer comes from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Montenegro, where students and academic staff,...
The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Montenegro is actively engaged in developing innovative solutions for circular construction, thereby contributing to the creation of local building products and addressing current issues related to construction waste. A...
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...
“Towards 2030” is an exciting new initiative that brings together voices from across the six Western Balkan countries—Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia—to engage in global discussions on the most pressing issues of our...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"Brussels, 11 April 2024 – New evidence published by Zero Waste Europe and ToxicoWatch Foundation on biomonitoring research on waste (co)incinerator emissions in Slovakia and the Netherlands found high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food near the...
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...