International Day of Zero Waste 2026 - Key Messages

United Nations Environment Programme

International Day of Zero Waste 2026 - Key Messages

dc.contributor.approvalOther	Director, Communication Division
dc.contributor.approvalRecord	UNEP Publication Board
dc.contributor.author	United Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.organization	Communication Division
dc.date.accessioned	2026-03-09T11:34:22Z
dc.date.issued	2026-03-09
dc.date.submitted	2026-03-09
dc.description	The International Day of Zero Waste, established by United Nations General Assembly resolution 77/161, is jointly facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). Observed annually on 30 March, Zero Waste Day brings together governments, organizations, businesses, communities and individuals to take action by eliminating waste, embracing circular solutions and creating a cleaner, healthier planet. In 2026, the theme will spotlight food waste, highlighting the connections between food systems, climate action and sustainable development, and inspiring global efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste.
dc.description.reviewStatus	internal review only
dc.description.status	Adopted
dc.format	pdf
dc.identifier.uri	https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49311
dc.language	English
dc.page.number	2 p.
dc.rights	Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 IGO	en
dc.rights.accessLevel	Public
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/igo/
dc.subject.sdg	SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
dc.subject.theme	waste
dc.subject.theme	food waste
dc.title	International Day of Zero Waste 2026 - Key Messages
dc.type	Communication or other resource