It is no longer uncommon to find huge piles of waste, spoiling beautiful views. It’s everywhere – forests, roadsides, beaches – it’s visible on every step and the trend keeps growing.
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Was the Beer Feest in Cetinje the first ...
Last weekend, I decided to go and check out the Montenegro Beer Feest for the first time. 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 see composting spreading […]
Interview with Anastasija, 17, Zero Wast...
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 exactly have I heard about […]
Project: Supermarket Ranking on Plastic ...
As we all know, each time we go for our groceries and shopping to a (super)market one always returns home with a bunch of unnecessary plastic surrounding all the items we bought. Items are individually packed in plastic, and when passing the cashier all of the stuff we bought is put in yet again another […]
European Parliament banned the use of di...
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 products on the environment. Plastic items for disposable use such as […]
Debunking the Coca-Cola Zero Waste Citie...
How the Coca-Cola “Zero Waste Cities” program contributes to misinform citizen about what is truly a circular economy 10-04-2019 | Alexa Aubertin | Zero Waste Montenegro As you now know, billions of plastic bottles from companies like Coca-Cola enter the environment each year. Actually, the three companies Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nestle produce all together more […]
Public letter to the Minister – Plastic
Podgorica, 22.02.2019 Your Excellency, Zero Waste Montenegro congratulates you on having opened chapter 27 and reiterates its offer to support your work related to its contents. Below are brief recommendations related to a plastic bag ban and the new waste management law. They were previously sent to your institution but were, regrettably, […]
Evropa zabranila oksorazgradivu plastiku
Single Use Plastics Legislation
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Our team is made of 100% passionate volunteers and freelancers! Wanna join? Vanja Cicmil Board Member | Reusable Bags Project Manager v.cicmil@zerowastemontenegro.me Vanja is a product manager in a leading engineering company. She has also been working as a retail manager and CEO assistant. She is currently a few exams apart from getting […]