Zero Waste Management System Certification
What's the Zero Waste Management System certification about?
It is the evaluation of the conformity of the International Standard Zero Waste Management Systems by international and independent Conformity Assessment Bodies.
The Zero Waste Management System (ZWMS) is a circular economy tool that promotes continuous improvement in the efficiency of the flow of materials and solid waste through the application of 3R strategies (reduce, reuse and recycle) and 9R of materials and solid waste. It is organized in a harmonized (or high-level) structure, in order to improve the performance of organizations over time.
It allows organizations to voluntarily align themselves with the ISO 59000 circular economy technical guides and achieve excellence in materials and solid waste management with a focus on the international Zero Waste model (Zero Waste, Zero Waste, Zero Waste or Zero Waste). in all industrial and service sectors. According to him Circularity Gap Report 2023 Humanity consumes 100 billion tons of materials, of which only 7.2% are recycled. Through the implementation of the ZWMS, the amount of waste generated daily and its final disposal is reduced.
How to become certified in the Zero Waste Management System?
ZWMS evaluates the implementation of the 9 Rs (reject, rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, restore, remanufacture, repurpose and recycle) in facilities, areas, processes or a specific waste, to promote the closure of technical and biological cycles and the continuous improvement of efficiency in the flow of materials and the integrated management of solid waste, in order to encourage the reduction and recirculation of materials, creating new markets and circular economy services in the world.
How to certify your organization?
a) Learn about the Zero Waste Management System Certification Program and how you can be part of the global organizations that contribute to a sustainable and waste-free world: Video ¿What is the ZWMS?
b) If you have any questions, please consult the frequently asked questions: FAQ or contact the specialized professionals through the channels we have enabled for you: Contact
a) Make the ZWMS Membership payment.
b) Confirm your registration on the Global Zero Waste platform by filling out the registration form and sending your proof of payment: Welcome to ZWMS, within a maximum period of five (5) business days we will be sending you the necessary data for your entry to the platform.
a) The specialized professional assigned by Global Zero Waste will design a personalized work plan for the improvement of the integrated management of materials and waste of your organization and will coordinate a technical assistance meeting to inform you about this roadmap.
b) Once you accept, we will upload your work plan according to the specifications given by Global Zero Waste's specialized professional.
c) If you wish, you can coordinate with a team internal or external to your organization that has competencies in ZWMS design, implementation or auditing, circular economy, integrated waste management or sustainability in order to ensure compliance with the ZWMS International Standard and increase the efficiency of your strategies as indicated in Figure 2.
d) Gain the economic, operational, environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits of the circular economy in the material flow by implementing your ZWMS.
a) Schedule and program the external and independent audit of your SGZW with the International Conformity Assessment Bodies authorized by Global Zero Waste, which guarantee a comprehensive view of your organization's compliance assessment and improvement opportunities.
b) Get your ZWMS certified in the appropriate category according to your level of compliance and improvement:
| Category | Requirements |
| Platinum | Complete the certification cycle of three (3) consecutive years and be in the gold category in the third year. |
| Gold | Obtain a score between 80 and 100 points. |
| Silver | Obtain a score between 60 and 79 points. |
| Bronze | Obtain a score between 40 and 59 points. |
c) Maintain and continuously improve your ZWMS to reduce your costs and achieve the highest 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 certification of the ZWMS.
Start your certification process
Make the payment of the Zero Waste Management System Membership in the savings account No. 009037884 of Itaú bank and attach your payment support through the “Send Voucher” button. If you have any questions or require international payment link please contact an advisor through the Whatsapp channel we have available for you.
Success stories Zero Waste organizations
- Mining & energy
- Agricultural
- Infrastructure and construction
- Food and beverage
- Mass consumption
- Petrochemistry
- Services
- Education
- Materials and waste management
- Government
