Building the European Zero Waste Academy 2 (BEZWA2)

The BEZWA2 project, as the name says, is follow-up to BEZWA project (2020-2022) - Building the European Zero Waste Academy.

In this project we will be updating the Zero Waste Ambassador, Zero Waste Trainer curricula and the Zero Waste Training Handbook, that were created in the first project, and bringing them together with courses developed by Mission Zero Academy. The project aims to create one coherent learning hub on zero waste in Europe and to provide certification of those competences. Our mission is to empower environmental enthusiasts and professionals with the knowledge, skills, and recognition needed to support Europe’s transition towards a sustainable, circular, and zero waste future.

Project activities

  • Updating Zero Waste Training Handbook in English, French, Estonian, Slovenian and Ukrainian

  • Updating the existing zero waste courses

  • Creating 3 new courses on zero waste

  • Aligning the existing competences' certification-accredidation systems into one

  • 3 onsite courses for Zero Waste City Certification Mentors and Auditors - Slovenia, Estonia, Ukraine

  • 3 onsite networking events - Ukraine, Belgium, Estonia

  • Many online learning and networking possibilities for the zero waste professionals!

Project Reference: 2025-1-EE01-KA220-ADU-000362148
Programme: Erasmus+ | Key Action 2 – Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education
Duration: September 2025 – October 2027
EU Grant: €400,000

Zero Waste Estonia

ZWEE develops tools and networks that support organizations and municipalities in reducing waste, with a focus on systemic changes that drive a cleaner and more sustainable future.
www.zwee.org

PARTNERS

Ekologi Brez Meja

EBM is one of the leading Slovenian NGOs dedicated to improving the state of the environment — focusing on efficient resource use and active citizenship.
www.ebm.si

Mission Zero Academy

MiZA is the capacity – building hub for local decision-makers, SMEs, and other organisations wanting to take a step forward in their zero waste strategies and circular economy implementation.
www.missionzeroacademy.eu

Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine

ZWAU is an association of Ukrainian organisations and activists working to solve the waste problem in Ukraine. The main goal is to influence the reform of the waste and resource management system.
www.zerowaste.org.ua

  • BEZWA2 project manager

    kadri.kalle@zwee.org

    Kadri was the project manager also in the first BEZWA project, including the editor-in-cheif of the Zero Waste Training Handbook. She has been a trainer in both the Zero Waste Ambassador and Trainer trainings, and has consulted Mission Zero Academy regarding the development of their courses.  

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