Perspectives on Zero Waste
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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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Falabella de Colombia reaches Gold category Zero Waste certification: a firm step towards corporate sustainability
On 16 May 2025, Falabella de Colombia set a new milestone in its environmental commitment by receiving Gold category certification in the Zero Waste Management System (SGZW), awarded by ICONTEC.
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Ready for the new waste charge? What every municipality in Spain needs to know
Since 10 April, a significant change has reached every Spanish municipality with more than 5,000 inhabitants: the obligation to introduce a charge for waste management. This measure is not an isolated novelty but a direct response to European Union requirements.
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The strategic partnership between Global Zero Waste and ZEROS marks a new era in waste management in Brazil
Waste management has never been so relevant for Brazilian companies. In today's landscape, where every decision has a direct impact on operating results and corporate image, the way an organisation handles its waste can be the key to success or failure.
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The financial sector commits to sustainability: Davivienda is the first financial institution to obtain Zero Waste certification
On Friday 21 February, at Global Zero Waste we had the honour of accompanying Banco Davivienda at the presentation of its Gold category Zero Waste Management System certification, awarded by ICONTEC, represented by our Technical Director, Diego Romero.
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