Zero Waste Event Recognition (ZWER)
What is Zero Waste Event Recognition?
It is the technical tool that allows event producers to obtain better performance in the management of their solid waste through the implementation of the Zero Waste model. This establishes the circular economy requirements that must be included in an event from its design, conception and planning, to its implementation, review or evaluation of results, as well as its subsequent activities to consider and validate it as a Zero Waste Event.
What are Zero Waste Events?
It is a technical and management tool that allows organizations to implement the 9R strategies (reject, rethink, reduce, reuse/reuse, repair, restore, remanufacture, recover and recycle) in a process of continuous improvement, taking into account life cycle analysis and risk management to increase their efficiency in the performance of the flow of materials and solid waste in the framework of the circular economy.
How to obtain Zero Waste Event Recognition?
a) Coordinate a meeting with a technical professional at Zero Waste Event Recognition (REZW), who will analyze the details of the event and inform you of the steps to follow, through the channels enabled for you: Contact
b) Learn about the requirements and intentions of the international standard through courses or entry into the Zero Waste Events Recognition Program. Access the ZWER program: Contact
a) Provide the necessary information about your event to the Global Zero Waste technical professional who will respond to your request.
b) Receive the commercial proposal from Global Zero Waste.
c) Generate the purchase or service order to acquire the Zero Waste Events International Standard and begin implementation.
d) The technical expert assigned by Global Zero Waste will contact you to activate the service and schedule the work plan.
a) Coordinate with a professional or team internal or external to the event production that has competencies in implementation of Zero Waste Event, Zero Waste Management System, circular economy, integrated waste management or sustainability, in order to ensure compliance with the ZWE International Standard and increase the efficiency of your strategies as indicated below:
b) Gain the economic, operational, social, environmental and governance (ESG) benefits of the circular economy applied in the material flow by Zero Waste Event Recognition.
a) Schedule and program the external and independent validation of your Zero Waste Event with Global Zero Waste's specialized professionals, who guarantee a comprehensive view of the event's compliance assessment and improvement opportunities.
b) Obtain recognition of your ZWE in the appropriate category according to your level of compliance and improvement:
| Category | Requirements |
| Diamond | Obtain Gold Category Recognition 10 times in the same event. |
| Platinum | Obtain Gold Category Recognition 10 times in the same event. |
| Gold | Obtain a compliance level of 80 to 100 points. |
| Silver | Obtain a compliance level of 60 to 79 points. |
| Bronze | Obtain a compliance level of 40 to 59 points. |
c) Maintain and continuously improve your Zero Waste Model at Events to reduce your costs and achieve the maximum possible efficiency in the management of your materials and waste.
d) Obtain reputational benefits and brand visibility through the communication of your achievements in the implementation and recognition of the Zero Waste Event.
Success stories
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