Period poverty directly affects 1 in 5 women in Europe, who have difficulty accessing menstrual products. The lack of menstrual education and facilities that allow for proper menstrual management leads to widespread period poverty. Period poverty exists, is quantified and has a serious impact on the lives of some people: from causing school absenteeism to […]
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World Recycling Day once again puts the spotlight on the third R, while truly circular practices—such as prevention, reuse or repair—are being sidelined. In an increasingly fragile global context—with unstable supply chains, an energy crisis and raw material shortages—Europe cannot afford to continue with a resource-wasting model. 17 May is World Recycling Day. Each year, […]
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A waste audit carried out by Rezero in the 22@ district’s bins reveals that 30% of the volume of waste from the bins is food and drink packaging for take away. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of disposable cups made of cardboard and plastic, which are impossible to recycle. Barcelona’s bins hide much more than […]
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The awards recognise the best Catalan initiatives in waste prevention and were presented on 26 March as part of the Zero Waste Festival. Fundació MAP, a non-profit organisation from Ripollès; Suela-Ràpid, a business with two shops —in Lleida and Mollerussa— and a collection point in Agramunt; the social enterprise Saó Prat, from Prat de Llobregat, […]
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Representatives from the European Commission and the United Nations, along with experts from across Europe, will share pioneering experiences in waste prevention and strategies to accelerate the transition towards a zero waste society. During the Festival, the 6th Rezero Catalonia Awards will be presented, and we will kick off the celebrations for Rezero’s 20th anniversary. […]
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We almost made it. Most countries in the world are in favour of an ambitious Global Plastics Treaty that addresses plastic production, restricts toxics, increases circularity and delivers on financing for a just transition. However, after more than 2 years of meetings, negotiators ran out of time to agree a deal and decided to call […]
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Barcelona, November 28, 2024 – A project carried out by Rezero with the collaboration of the Institute of Environmental Diagnostics and Water Studies (IDAEA-CSIC), has revealed the presence of substances that can compromise health human in disposable menstrual products. This pioneering research, carried out for the first time in Spain, analyzed ten samples of pads […]
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Viladecans i Torrelles de Llobregat han donat un pas endavant decisiu en la lluita contra la contaminació per plàstics amb la implementació de mesures innovadores que podrien marcar un abans i un després a nivell europeu.
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This 4th edition of the State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report looks back at 2023, spotlighting innovative local initiatives across Europe that promote environmental and community benefits. Despite facing urgent challenges, including record heat in 2023, this report aims to inspire hope by showcasing the progress towards zero waste cities. It celebrates the tireless efforts of local […]
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Organitzacions que treballen en tots els territoris de l’Estat contra la contaminació dels envasos de begudes s’uneixen en un manifest conjunt per exigir al nou Executiu de Sánchez i Ribera el desplegament per complet la Llei de Residus i el Reial Decret d’Envasos perquè el retorn de llaunes, ampolles i brics en botigues i supermercats […]
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In 2022 new regulations that regulate the reuse of packaging when buying food products were applied. A key aspect is the exemption from liability of businesses in the face of possible poisoning. — 2022 was a good year for the extension of the practice of reusing packaging. Three new regulations protect the use of reusable […]
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On March 8, 2023, the United Nations wants to pay tribute to women and organizations that are fighting for the advancement of transformative technology and for women’s access to digital education. A transformative technology and access to education must be accompanied by information that is independent of economic interests and that allows women an active […]
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