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Success story: Special Dog Company earns Gold Level Zero Waste certification
In December 2025, after a thorough audit conducted by SGS, one of the world's largest independent certification companies, Special Dog Company earned the Gold Level Seal in the Zero Waste Management System (SGZW) Certification, the highest category in the Global Zero Waste standard.
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Sustainable events in Colombia: the Vive Claro success story
In today's sustainability era, running large shows has gone from a logistical challenge to an opportunity for systemic transformation. On 16 May 2026, the Vive Claro venue was not only home to Ed Sheeran's packed concert in Bogotá, but…
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Sustainability at Productos Ramo: Circular Economy on CIRCULAR
Sustainability at Productos Ramo: Circular Economy on CIRCULAR
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Circular economy in the plastics industry: the Darnel success story
Circular economy in the plastics industry: the Darnel success story
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Global Zero Waste in Brazil: expansion and zero waste strategy
On 1 July 2026, the city of São Paulo will become the epicentre of industrial sustainability in the region. The international Global Zero Waste network, in strategic partnership with ZEROS, will present the global macro-trends in sustainability and the movement's progress.
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The Zero Waste Forum 2026: a key date for the future of the circular economy
The global waste management challenge has reached a critical turning point. According to the World Bank's What a Waste 3.0 report, world municipal solid waste generation stood at 2.56 billion tonnes a year and, on current trends, is projected to rise by 50%.
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Sustainability with purpose: Terpel's vision in the premiere of "CIRCULAR"
The road to a world without waste takes more than technical processes; it takes stories that inspire and actions that transform. With that in mind, Sandra Pinzón, CEO and Founder of Global Zero Waste, launched "CIRCULAR", a video podcast giving visibility to the stories around the circular economy.
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Promigas: energy with Zero Waste impact
Promigas is a leading energy company with more than 50 years behind it, connecting markets with energy sources and creating value through responsible environmental management. Through an ecosystem of 21 companies, the organisation provides transport and distribution solutions.
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Why does the world need zero waste? From the data to action
Today, 30 March 2026, the world marks the International Day of Zero Waste, a date proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2022 and jointly facilitated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
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Organisations with Zero Waste certification in the first quarter of 2026
The transition towards sustainable production and consumption models has become a priority for organisations worldwide. Faced with the challenges of intensive natural resource use and growing waste generation, more and more companies are adopting management tools.
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New organisations begin their journey towards implementing the Zero Waste Management System in 2026
During 2026, organisations from the public, industrial and food sectors have begun their process of membership and implementation of Global Zero Waste's Zero Waste Management System (SGZW), reaffirming their commitment to the circular economy and to sustainability.
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Softys Uruguay: platinum leadership in Zero Waste
At Global Zero Waste we understand that recognitions gain real value when they are backed by measurable results, strategic consistency and continuous improvement sustained over time. At the most recent Zero Waste Recognition gala, held on 9 December 2025, we celebrated Softys Uruguay.
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