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Torrelles de Llobregat: certified and plastic-free by plan

A certified Zero Waste city with a binding plastic prevention plan Torrelles de Llobregat, a small ZWE-certified Zero Waste municipality in Catalonia, took its commitments further in 2024 by approving and starting to implement a binding Plastic Prevention Plan: following the same model as candidate city Viladecans. Torrelles also participates in the ERIC project alongside Viladecans, creating a productive pair of municipalities that share tools, funding, and lessons. What Torrelles shows - Small certified municipalities can lead on plastic prevention without large budgets - Certification and plastic prevention planning are complementary: not sequential - The ERIC project provided both the methodology and funding that made the plan viable What you can do - Visit Torrelles as a case study if you are working on Zero Waste strategies in your own municipality - Contact Rezero to access the Torrelles and Viladecans plastic prevention planning tools - Follow the ERIC project for replicable reuse infrastructure models applicable to any small city Why it matters Certified cities that continue innovating: instead of resting on certification: keep the Zero Waste movement credible and dynamic. Torrelles's plan shows that even very small municipalities can set binding plastic reduction targets.

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Cook With Neighbours at Can Batlló

Cook With Neighbours at Can Batlló Can Batlló's Nau 69 welcomes Barcelona neighbours to shared cooking in a reclaimed yard. Neighbour tip Bring a friend who has never visited before; shared first visits help you remember names, routes, and follow-up events you might skip alone. What you can do in Barcelona - Scan the community agenda for tallers de cuina and shared meal calls (Can Batlló agenda) - Join a cooking workshop when Nau 69 posts a new series from 26 October 2026 onward - Volunteer setup or cleanup shifts if organisers ask for hands on the day - Explore other Can Batlló cooperatives for tools, gardens, and mutual-aid desks in the same block How to join Workshops are open to neighbours who respect house rules on care and consent. Some sessions ask for prior signup on the agenda link; others are drop-in when room capacity allows. Read each post for language, cost, and accessibility. When & where Espai comunitari Can Batlló, Nau 69, Sants-Montjuïc, Barcelona. Recurring workshop dates appear on canbatllo.org; do not assume a fixed weekday without checking the current month. Why it matters in Barcelona Shared stoves turn empty factory floors into places where rent-stressed neighbours eat together and learn recipes from many homelands. Cooking side by side builds trust faster than policy PDFs alone. Find more community projects in Barcelona. Bring a notebook; details you capture on site help your block organise a return visit or small solidarity fund drive. Good to know - Do workshops cost money? Some ask a solidarity fee; the agenda states amounts when required. - Are children welcome? Family-friendly sessions say so in the post; sharp-knife workshops may be adults-only. - Is Can Batlló only cooking? No - the yard hosts many cooperatives; cooking is one open door among many.

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Barcelona Zero Waste Observatory: residents and experts shaping city policy

A city advisory body where zero waste is built in public The Barcelona Zero Waste Observatory is an advisory body created by Barcelona City Council to bring together Zero Waste experts, civil society organisations, and community representatives who drive the zero waste movement in the city. Rezero: the Catalan Zero Waste organisation is one of the founding participants. The Observatory coordinates communication between the City Council and the entities running projects on the ground, giving residents and advocates a direct channel into municipal decision-making. What the Observatory does - Brings together 20+ organisations working on waste reduction, reuse, and circular economy in Barcelona - Serves as the official advisory body to the city on Zero Waste policy and plans - Facilitates joint projects: from school food surplus management to plastic-free market studies - Publishes findings and recommendations publicly How to get involved - Follow Rezero for Observatory updates and public consultation opportunities - Attend open events where Observatory members present findings to Barcelona residents - If you run a Zero Waste initiative in Barcelona, contact Rezero about joining the Observatory network Why it matters Cities that embed civil society into policy structures tend to make stronger and longer-lasting zero waste commitments. The Barcelona Observatory is a governance model other European cities are watching closely.

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Viladecans Plastic Prevention Plan: binding measures already running

A ZW candidate city taking plastic seriously Viladecans, a municipality of 70,000 on the southern edge of Barcelona, is a Zero Waste candidate city and a participant in the EU ERIC (Elevating Reuse In Cities) project alongside Torrelles de Llobregat. In 2024, Viladecans became one of the first Catalan cities to approve and begin implementing a binding Plastic Prevention Plan: a document that commits the municipality to specific, measurable plastic reduction measures already underway. What the plan includes - Reduction of single-use plastics in municipal events and public spaces - Promotion of reusable alternatives for takeaway containers in local hospitality - Procurement criteria requiring plastic-free options for city contracts - Monitoring and annual public reporting on plastic reduction outcomes How to participate - Attend Viladecans municipal events: they are piloting reusable tableware and cup systems - Ask local restaurants and bars about takeaway reuse options promoted under the plan - Follow Rezero for the ERIC project updates on reuse infrastructure in Viladecans Why it matters Binding plans with implementation already started are rare: most cities stop at commitments. Viladecans's plan, combined with its ERIC project participation, makes it one of the most concretely active zero waste cities in Spain right now.

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RezerolabDades: check your Catalan municipality's zero waste progress

30+ indicators for 300 municipalities, updated every year RezerolabDades is a free public data tool built by Rezero that analyses over 30 waste-related indicators for approximately 300 Catalan municipalities each year. Indicators include separate collection rates, residual waste per capita, composting volumes, and proximity to Zero Waste targets. The tool is used by municipalities, researchers, journalists, and residents to track whether their area is moving toward or away from zero waste. What you can do with it - Look up your municipality's separate collection rate and compare it to Catalan neighbours - Share results with your local council as evidence for improving collection infrastructure - Use the data to write letters, reports, or media pieces about waste performance in your area - Identify which municipalities are models worth visiting or learning from How to access it - Visit Rezero's data page for the latest RezerolabDades release - Rezero publishes an annual summary report alongside the raw indicators Why it matters Accountability needs data. RezerolabDades makes it impossible for municipalities to hide poor performance behind vague statements: and equally easy to celebrate genuine progress. It is one of the most sophisticated municipal waste monitoring tools in Europe at a regional scale.

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Youth Policy Dialogue on Affordable Housing (Barcelona)

Young citizens discuss energy and housing fairness with EU leadership Youth Policy Dialogues give young people a platform to contribute to EU policymaking through constructive discussions with Commissioners. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen held a dialogue on the European Affordable Housing Plan in Barcelona, Spain, on 20 April 2026. When & where - 20 April 2026: Barcelona, Spain (approximate pin: 41.3851, 2.1734) How to participate - Follow DG Energy and EUSEW announcements for future Youth Policy Dialogue open registrations - Organise a local pre-dialogue in your city to collect youth input on housing and energy costs Why it matters Energy poverty and housing costs hit young households first, structured dialogues give builders a seat before policies are set in stone. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: European Commission: DG Energy. © European Union.

Join Cooking Workshops at Can Batlló

Join Cooking Workshops at Can Batlló Nau 69 at Can Batlló hosts neighbour cooking workshops - pick a session from the live agenda before you head to Sants-Montjuïc. What you can do in Barcelona - Open canbatllo.org/agenda and filter for tallers de cuina - Sign up when a post asks for registration; bring an apron if requested - Stay after the meal to help wash dishes when organisers ask for mutual cleanup How to join Drop-in works only when the agenda says so; otherwise use the signup link in each post. Respect Can Batlló safer-space guidelines posted in the yard. When & where Can Batlló, Nau 69, Barcelona (41.3738, 2.1342). Recurring: check the organiser agenda for current workshop dates after 26 October 2026. Why it matters in Barcelona Cooking workshops turn industrial ruins into weekly tables where new neighbours learn each other's spice drawers. On the day Arrive ten minutes early to read house rules at the door and greet a volunteer before seats fill. Good to know - Is the yard gated? Follow entry instructions on the agenda post for evening sessions. - Which language? Posts may be Catalan or Spanish; cooks often translate key steps. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Can Batlló agenda Details checked: 2026-10-31.

Posidonia seagrass planting volunteer day

Plant shoots in a Mediterranean cove Join seasonal GreenLife4Seas planting days along the Catalan coast: briefing on shore, snorkel teams in marked plots, and a shared meal after the last shoot goes in. When & where - Recurring volunteer windows spring through early autumn; check the citizen science page for dates - Approximate pin: 41.3848, 2.1734 (Barcelona coast) How to participate - Register online and confirm snorkel or dive experience - Bring mask, fins, and sun protection; organisers provide plants and markers - Optional: stay for photo monitoring the same plot next month Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: GreenLife4Seas — Politecnico di Bari.

Zero Waste Festival Spain: annual gathering for municipalities, experts, and citizens

A festival that makes zero waste visible and joyful The Zero Waste Festival Spain, organised by Rezero in collaboration with Zero Waste Europe, brings together municipalities, experts, businesses, and residents for a full day of workshops, demonstrations, and debates on zero waste living. The 2nd edition was planned for 2025 and the event is growing into an annual fixture in the Catalan zero waste calendar. When & where - Annual festival: 2nd edition planned for 2025; date and venue announced on Rezero - Approximate pin: Barcelona metropolitan area until the venue is confirmed What the festival includes - Hands-on workshops on repair, composting, textile reuse, and zero waste cooking - Talks by certified and candidate municipalities sharing results and challenges - Market stalls from zero waste businesses and social enterprises - Policy debates with elected officials and Zero Waste Europe representatives How to join - Follow Rezero for the next edition's date and location announcement - Register early: capacity fills quickly for the workshop sessions Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Organiser: Rezero + Zero Waste Europe - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition

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