GAIA’s 25 Year Leadership on Zero Waste
GAIA is one of the founders of the zero waste movement, with a 25 year history of supporting over 1,000 members to build successful zero waste policies and practices in over 90 countries across the globe. The United Nations Environment Programme is funding GAIA to further key zero waste strategies around the world through the Climate & Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). GAIA is working with CCAC to implement key zero waste cities and compost activities and document the finance in 14 countries (12 in Africa). GAIA is also active in CCAC’s “Waste Hub” and has attended several CCAC annual gatherings, and GAIA’s European branch, Zero Waste Europe, is an affiliate of WasteWiseCities. GAIA is also part of the Global Methane Hub and facilitates a quarterly Global Action Hub on Waste Methane and Environmental Justice.
Meet us in Person
Zero waste leaders and practitioners from across the GAIA network will be attending the Global Zero Waste Forum, and many will be appearing as speakers in the official program.
Please say hello! We are happy to talk at length about:
-True zero waste versus false solutions
-Environmental justice including waste picker rights
-Stories of successful zero waste city systems worldwide
-Shifting finance towards fast and efficient methane reduction
…and much more!
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Dive Deeper
Financial Analysis of Solid Waste Management Business Models
A new report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) reveals that community-led decentralized waste management models are not only more cost-efficient but also deliver multiple benefits beyond waste and methane emissions reduction, underscoring the urgent need for greater investment.
Environmental Justice Principles for Fast Action on Waste and Methane
The Environmental Justice (EJ) Principles for Fast Action on Waste and Methane provides guidance to policymakers and key stakeholders on how to integrate community members and waste workers in the design and implementation of waste systems. The EJ Principles was produced by GAIA in collaboration with environmental justice advocates and zero waste practitioners from 41 different countries.
CUTTING METHANE EMISSIONS THROUGH ZERO FOOD WASTE SYSTEMS
Strong political action is needed to put in motion a pathway to systemically address food loss and waste. Learn how communities work together to prevent food loss and waste through zero waste practices, while reducing methane emissions and keeping global warming below 1.5°C.
