International
Zero Waste Month

ChooseReuse: A Pathway for a Just Zero Waste Future

The International Zero Waste Month 2024 is envisioned to be a global event with participation from member organizations across regions, supported by GAIA & #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement in an effort to mainstream Zero Waste as a solution to waste management issues.

Weekly Themes

In a concerted effort to mainstream Zero Waste as a solution to waste issues, this year we’ve introduced an organized thematic approach, with each week dedicated to a specific workstream as outlined below.

WEEK 2: BARRIERS TO ZERO WASTE (Jan 6 -12)

Join us for Week 2 of the International Zero Waste Month: “Barriers to Zero Waste” (Jan 6-12). This week aims to shed light on the challenges hindering our journey towards a waste-free world. Let’s explore and understand the obstacles, working together to overcome them and pave the way for a sustainable future. #ZeroWasteMonth2024 #GoForZeroWaste #RefuseSingleUseWeek 🌍♻️

 

WEEK 3: SOLUTIONS WEEK (Jan 13-19)

Embark on Week 3 of the International Zero Waste Month: “Solutions Week” (Jan 13-19). This week is dedicated to spotlighting existing and impactful Zero Waste solutions happening in various parts of Asia and the world. This whole month of January is set to provide a wide-range of activities and learning events for the public. Join us and be part of the solution! #ZeroWasteMonth2024 #GoForZeroWaste #ChooseReuseWeek🌿♻️

WEEK 4: FALSE SOLUTIONS WEEK (Jan 20-26)

Enter Week 4 of the International Zero Waste Month: “False Solutions Week” (Jan 20-26). This week is dedicated to exposing and debunking false solutions.#ZeroWasteMonth2024 #GoForZeroWaste #BurnNot #ChooseReuse #LessPlasticMoreLife 🚫♻️

WEEK 5: HUMANS OF ZERO WASTE (Jan 27-31)

Step into Week 5 of the International Zero Waste Month: “Humans of Zero Waste” (Jan 27-31). This week is dedicated to spotlighting the communities and individuals directly impacted by false solutions and the people behind Zero Waste. Discover the inspiring stories and faces driving positive change as we recognize the human side of the movement. #ZeroWasteMonth2024 #GoForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteOurFuture 🌍♻️

Event Snippet

Jan 24, 2024 - Jan 25, 2025

“CIVILIZED CONSUMPTION - REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE” CAMPAIGN

Jan 01, 2024 - Mar 01, 2024

Humans of Zero Waste Thailand Interviews Series

Jan 01, 2024 - Mar 01, 2024

False Solution - Humans of ZW: Featuring Reels, Stories, and Photos of Impacted Communities and Individuals

Jan 11, 2023 - Feb 11, 2024

Dialogues with local small businesses, governments, and institutions to ditch disposables

Feb 05, 2024

Just Transition Press Conference - Launch of Magna Carta for WP/WWs

Feb 04, 2024

Zero Waste Heroes Day: Honoring Environmental Champions on the 25th Year of Mother Earth Foundation

Feb 04, 2024

Waste Workers Appreciation Day (WWAD)

Feb 03, 2024 - Feb 04, 2024

Just Transition Regional Consultation

Jan 01, 2024 - Jan 31, 2024

Sparking Zero Waste Enchantment: Embrace the Celebrations of Zero Waste Month in Phaltan!

Jan 03, 2024 - Jan 31, 2024

Participate in GAIA social media campaign for Zero Waste Month

Daily Highlight

JAN 28: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Reuse Station – Gian hàng Tái sử dụng In response to the International Zero Waste Month, we

JAN 27: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Symposium: Debunking Waste To Energy Incineration In-person: Malaysia; Livestream: FB Consumers’ Association of Penang, Sahabat Alam Malaysia,

JAN 26: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Financing for Plastic Pollution GAIA-organized online forum on the trends and risks of dangerous economic investments driving

JAN 25: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Multistakeholder forum on sustainable production and consumption Citizen Consumer Action Group (CAG) convened different stakeholders in Chennai

JAN 24: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Film Screening and Discussion on Fake Solutions (on plastic and waste) WALHI together with the International Relations

JAN 23: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Heal Without Waste Caravan Health Care Without harm Asia finished their Heal Without Waste Caravan in Quezon

JAN 21: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Burn Not Dumaguete shared photos of their 2023 actions  asking the  Local Government of Dumaguete to STOP

JAN 20: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Zero Waste Youth Negros Oriental together with student leaders from the Holy Cross High School in Dumaguete

JAN 19, 2024: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! ASEAN Youth Masterclass: Achieving Zero Waste Future (Southeast Asia) Organized by the ASEAN Youth Organization, the ASEAN

JAN 18, 2024: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Launching the Refill Store in 2 areas in Gresik Regency (Indonesia) Today, 18 January 2024, ECOTON held

JAN 17, 2024: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Zero waste: Eco-Revival Movement (Nepal) As part of the Zero Waste Month celebration, Clean Up Nepal hosted

JAN 16, 2024: Daily Recap 

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Organics Fair 2024 (Philippines) Mother Earth Foundation, in partnership with the Quezon City government, launched the Organics

JAN 15, 2024: Daily Recap 

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Bottle Barter in Bangkok (Thailand) The Bottle Free Seas (BFS) project of Environmental Justice Foundation conducted the

JAN 14, 2024: Daily Recap 

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today!   Greeners Fusion Chinese New Year Refill Shopping Tasting Event (Hong Kong) Greeners Action conducted a public

JAN 13, 2024: Daily Recap 

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Eco Fest 2.0 (Malaysia) Zero Waste Earth Store commenced the celebration of Eco Fest 2.0 today, 13

JAN 12,2024: Daily Recap 

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Navigating the Electric Vehicle Batteries Lifecycle in the Philippines (Philippines) In response to the burgeoning electric vehicle

JAN 11: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Reuse Conference (Indonesia) The Reuse Conference 2024 mounted by Dietplastik Indonesia focused on various aspects of plastic

JAN 10: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! The power of data: How cities and communities can achieve Zero Waste through WABA (Philippines) Mother Earth

JAN 9: Daily Recap

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Heal Without Waste: Detoxifying Healthcare by Going Plastics Free (Philippines) Today, as part of its ongoing engagement

JAN 8, 2024: Daily Recap 

IZWM at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Simultaneous provincewide plogging (Philippines) Today, in the Philippines, in the Province of Quirino, all 132 of its

JAN 7, 2024: Daily Recap

Day 2 at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Community Workshop on Waste Solution and Alternatives to Waste Incineration (China) Charting a greener future for

JAN 6, 2024: Daily Recap

Day 1 at a glance: Here’s what happened today! Refuse Single-Use Day  #RefuseSingleUseDay has been a success! 🎉 Across the globe, countless individuals and organizations

Jan 11: Check the latest updates

Here’s a recap of today’s #IZWM2023!🎉 ☀️Greeners Action Zero Waste Shop Social Media Campaign (Hong Kong) See here for more info 🌈Zero Waste Olympiad 2023

Jan. 10: Check the latest updates!

⭐Jan. 10 at a glance: CNN New Day Interview with Froilan Grate at 6:20 AM GMT+8 (Philippines). Watch the recording here (46:45 to 54:52) Community

January 9: Check the latest updates!

The International Zero Waste Month is about inviting those from diverse backgrounds to share in the process of building a better future for all! 🌼 IG

Happy International Zero Waste Month!

The opening of the International Zero Waste Month has arrived! Together, let’s #RefuseSingleUse! Starting January 6 until 31st, join and learn from hundreds of grassroots

Jan 6 is #RefuseSingleUse Day!

On January 6, we will kick-off the International Zero Waste Month through a one-day celebration of your refuse single-use hacks. Share on social your #RefuseSingleUseDay

Watch out for daily highlights on this space

Starting January 6, we’ll be posting daily highlights for the month-long #ZeroWasteMonth celebration. To organize your own or join an event, check out the Zero

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