Brussels zero waste events action plan

Making every public event in Brussels waste-free

Zero Waste Belgium developed a comprehensive strategic action plan for zero waste events across Brussels: covering event logistics, supplier requirements, reuse system specifications, and transition guidance for organisers. The plan, built from extensive research and cross-city case studies, is designed for full implementation in 2025.

What the plan covers

• Reuse requirements for cups, plates, and food packaging at public events
• Case studies from cities across Europe that have already mandated zero waste events
• Legal framework summary so event organisers understand their obligations
• Practical tools and templates for municipalities and venue managers

How to engage

• Event organisers in Brussels: contact Zero Waste Belgium for support implementing zero waste standards at your event
• Municipalities: request a copy of the action plan to adapt it for your local authority
• Residents: ask your borough council whether events in your neighbourhood already follow zero waste guidelines

Why it matters

Public events generate disproportionate single-use waste in short bursts. A city-wide action plan removes the ambiguity: every organiser knows what is expected, every supplier knows what to offer, and every resident can expect a consistent experience across Brussels' festivals, markets, and fairs.

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• Lead organisation: Zero Waste Belgium
• Partner: City of Brussels
• Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition