Perspectives on Zero Waste
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Comfenalco Quindío: social and environmental leadership from the heart of the coffee region. The first family compensation fund certified in Zero Waste
For almost five decades, Comfenalco Quindío has worked for the well-being of workers and their families in the coffee region, establishing itself as an institution allied to social development. Today it is also a sustainability benchmark.
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Alival: a new way of understanding sustainability in the dairy industry
Alival: a new way of understanding sustainability in the dairy industry
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Sustainable Leadership: more organisations are committing to implementing the Zero Waste Management System
In a global landscape where sustainability has moved from an aspiration to an imperative, a growing number of organisations in strategic sectors are actively driving the transformation of their operating models. This change responds not only to rising environmental awareness.
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The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a pioneer in implementing the Zero Waste Management System in Spain
CÓRDOBA, SPAIN – [6 June 2025]
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Masterclass: practical applications of the Zero Waste model for leadership and competitiveness
At Global Zero Waste we invite you to our online MasterClass certified by Global Zero Waste and Productos Ramo S.A., a space to get to know the Zero Waste Management System and learn from real success stories at leading companies already implementing it.
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Transform your organisation's sustainability with the Zero Waste Management System MasterClass
Have you wondered how some companies manage to significantly reduce their waste, optimise their processes and lead with sustainable practices? Now you too can be part of that transformation.
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Universidad Militar Nueva Granada: the country's first public university certified in Zero Waste
In a context where environmental and social challenges demand an urgent, structural response, the Universidad Militar Nueva Granada (UMNG) shows that a sustainable management model can be implemented from within the public sector.
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Universidad de La Sabana: higher education leading with sustainability
The Universidad de La Sabana has reached a new milestone in its environmental commitment, becoming the fourth higher education institution in Colombia to be certified under the Zero Waste Management System. This achievement reaffirms its leadership in sustainability.
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Tecnosur SAS - Industrias TQ: 90 years of history crowned with Gold Zero Waste excellence
Sustainability is no longer an option but a fundamental pillar of business success and corporate responsibility. A brilliant example of that philosophy is Tecnosur SAS - Industrias TQ (Tecnoquímicas), a company with an impressive 90-year track record in the market.
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Bessac Andina: Zero Waste leadership redefining Sustainable Construction
The construction industry, traditionally associated with heavy resource consumption and waste generation, is going through a transformation. Pioneering companies are showing that efficiency and environmental responsibility are not only possible but strategic.
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Cacique: a sustainability benchmark and the first Zero Waste shopping centre in eastern Colombia
Cacique El Centro Comercial, in Bucaramanga, has set a milestone in the region by becoming the first Zero Waste shopping centre in eastern Colombia, consolidating its leadership in sustainability and environmental commitment.
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Atlantis Plaza: a sustainability benchmark inspiring Colombia's retail sector
On 16 May, Global Zero Waste officially presented Atlantis Plaza with recognition as a Platinum Affiliate of the Zero Waste Management System, establishing it as a genuine leader in sustainability within the retail sector.
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