A global celebration of zero waste solutions across Asia and beyond. Join communities, organizations, and changemakers working together for a waste-free future.
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A global key moment organized by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) and partners worldwide.
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Throughout January, communities, cities, and organizations come together to celebrate and advance zero waste solutions—from waste reduction and reuse systems to composting and circular economy initiatives.
IZWM amplifies the voices of waste workers, grassroots movements, and local leaders who are building regenerative systems that respect people and planet. It's a time to showcase what's working, share knowledge across borders, and mobilize collective action for a world without waste.
Celebrate community-led zero waste initiatives
Share best practices and solutions across Asia
Amplify the voices of waste pickers and frontline workers
See how International Zero Waste Month has grown over the years
Zero Waste is easier together. Zero Waste is for everyone. Zero Waste is now.
#InvestInZeroWaste
Mobilizing resources to support action and accelerate impact.
Take Action
Participate in the series of activities in celebration of IZWM as Zero Waste Month.
Make It Trend
Take part in the conversation using the hashtags #IZWM2026 and #InvestInZeroWaste.
Insight
The world urgently needs to shift to a zero waste approach.
Joe Lemmers
Lead Author, UNEP Global Waste Management Outlook
Featured Resource
Practical guidance for organizers, partners, and communities planning IZWM actions.
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