From 22 to 30 November 2025, the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) is back in Belgium and across Europe, mobilising citizens, businesses, and associations around zero-waste initiatives. What if this year, you became part of the movement?
Join the European Week for Waste Reduction
For nine days, the EWWR will be showcasing projects and events led by businesses, citizens, associations, and schools. This is the perfect opportunity for SMESmall and medium-sized enterprisess to draw inspiration from best practices in waste reduction, circular economyThe circular economy is a restorative and regenerative economy. By maintaining the value of the products, materials and resources in the economy through smart product design, repurposing and/or shared use of products, it reduces the extraction of natural resources by using resources already present in the economy., and sustainable innovation. Whether you are looking for ideas to improve your environmental impact or are simply curious to see what others are doing, there is something for everyone.
Theme of 2025: The Waste Hierarchy
This year, the EWWR will place a special emphasis on the 3Rs:
- REDUCING consumption
- REUSING products and materials
- RECYCLING waste
Discover how other stakeholders are rethinking and re-evaluating their consumption habits. For SMEs, it is a valuable opportunity to strengthen their sustainability efforts and explore new ideas.
Check out the programme of events in Belgium, find initiatives near you, and see how other companies and organisations are innovating for a greener future.