Category: Zero Waste

2025 / Zero Waste

A project from Ripollès, one from the province of Lleida, another from Prat de Llobregat, and one from Pallars Jussà win the awards at the sixth edition of the Rezero Catalunya Awards

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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Analysis of single-use menstrual products from the Spanish market detect 19 substances associated with plastic that can compromise the health of women and future generations

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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“State of Zero Waste Municipalities Report” is presented, where Rezero is a strategic part of it

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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Enviromentalist colectives, feminist and health area demand to the governs eradicate toxics from mestrual products and claim more transparency to the companies.

Enviromentalist, economic, feminist and health colectives have been summon in front of Woman Hospital and Child Hospital for a reason. They demand the governs the prohibition of toxic substances in menstrual products and require the companies to inform about their composition.      They have demonstrated the number of toxics that menstrual products contain through the stage […]

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