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...
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...
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...
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...
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, 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, 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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Last weekend, I decided to go and check out the Montenegro Beer Fest for the first time. The first thing I noticed was “UNDP Helping in Greening the Festival” in the list of sponsors …. Bingo! As soon as I arrived, I saw one COMPOSTING BIN. Wow …. I was so happy to...
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...
This new agreement is targeting the 10 plastic products most often found on our beaches. "The new EU directive on Single-Use Plastics will be the most ambitious legal instrument at global level addressing marine litter. It envisages different measures to apply to...
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,...
In an effort to reduce marine litter, the European Commission, the EU’s legislative body, proposed new rules Monday banning 10 single-use plastics. In addition to requiring the listed products to be produced using sustainable materials, the new rules will set targets...
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...
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...