Zero Waste Week 2- 6th September 2024

Every year, millions of people all around the world commit to reducing their landfill waste for a week during September – saving money, preserving resources and having fun in the process.

Zero Waste Week was founded by Rachelle Strauss in 2008. 

Anyone can participate – whether you’re an individual, business, organisation, community group, school, university or local authority.

Want to join us in saving money, preserving resources and having fun?

Zero Waste Week always takes place the week beginning the first Monday in September, so the dates change each year. Check your calendar for the first Monday in September and that will be the first day of the campaign week! #ZeroWasteWeek is an award-winning, grassroots annual awareness campaign that takes place online and on-the-ground. It helps householders, businesses, organisations, schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment.

• Save the date. Zero Waste Week takes place the week beginning the first Monday in September, so the dates change each year. Check your calendar for the first Monday in September and that will be the first day of the campaign week!
• Download a resource for hints, tips and ideas.
• Pick a theme – popular ones in the past have been food waste, plastic packaging and repair.
• Set a goal – will you reduce your landfill waste by 10%? Banish food waste for two days? Or go all in and challenge yourselves to a completely waste free week?
• Think about your why – WHY do you want to achieve your goal? This will keep you accountable to yourself and on the bandwagon when things get tough.
• Declare your challenge – tell colleagues, friends and family members. Take to social media, using the hashtag #ZeroWasteWeek
• Invite others – it’s so much more fun to do challenges with others. Set up a Zero Waste challenge at work, your local community, at home or with your customers.
• Have fun – enjoy your week, learn from your mistakes and celebrate your successes.

Zero Waste Week