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The International Day of Zero Waste is dedicated to promoting sustainable consumption and production practices and raising awareness about the contributions of zero-waste initiatives to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The waste sector is a significant contributor to the global environmental challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Each year, billions of tons of municipal solid waste and plastic waste enter ecosystems, while millions of tons of food are lost or wasted. Zero-waste initiatives can address these issues by promoting responsible waste management, minimizing waste generation, and preventing pollution.
Adopting a zero-waste approach involves responsible production, consumption, and disposal in a closed, circular system. This includes designing products to be durable and using fewer resources, reducing pollution and waste throughout their life cycle. Consumers also play a crucial role by changing their habits, reusing and repairing products, and disposing of them properly.
Achieving zero waste requires collective action at all levels. Governments, communities, industries, and stakeholders need to invest in waste management infrastructure, improve recovery systems, and support zero-waste initiatives through financing and policymaking. The Global Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production, established by the United Nations General Assembly, provides guidance for this transition by promoting sustainable consumption and production practices across all sectors by 2030.
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