The zero waste movement is gaining momentum from different corners of the globe. Recently, Kerala, a state in India, has been awarded a waste-free status by the country’s Minister for Local Self Government while Tallinn, the capital of Estonia became a candidate for the zero waste certification of the Mission Zero Academy, the world’s first Zero Waste Cities Certification.
This shows that by empowering the community, working with different stakeholders, putting environmental justice at the center, and a strong commitment to positive change, zero waste as a climate solution is not a far-fetched goal.
May the experience of Kerala and Tallinn serve as a blueprint for cities and communities working towards managing waste while mitigating the climate crisis. Visit no-burn.org and https://www.missionzeroacademy.eu/ to know more.
