Zaporizhzhia: zero waste community programme: podcast, workshops, local plans

Building zero waste culture in a city close to the front

Zero Waste Zaporizhzhia: a member of the Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine: promotes zero waste principles in the Zaporizhzhia community through local waste management plans, reuse/repair workshops, a podcast, and social media education. The programme deliberately keeps building skills and culture in a city facing severe disruption, demonstrating that zero waste work continues even under wartime conditions.

What the programme covers

• Local and regional waste management plans developed and submitted to authorities
• Reuse and repair workshops open to residents: practical skill-building in mending, fixing, and repurposing
• A podcast reaching Zaporizhzhia residents with zero waste content designed for the local context
• Social media education campaigns tailored to community needs during the ongoing conflict

How to engage

• Zaporizhzhia residents: follow Zero Waste Zaporizhzhia on social media and attend workshops when they are running safely
• International zero waste networks: amplify Zero Waste Zaporizhzhia's work: visibility and solidarity matter for a team working under difficult conditions
• Podcast listeners: find and share the Zero Waste Zaporizhzhia podcast to extend its reach

Why it matters

Zero waste culture cannot wait for peace. Workshops, podcasts, and local plans keep repair and reuse skills alive in Zaporizhzhia, showing that community-led waste work persists even when cities are under severe disruption.

Source & repost

Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Editorial note: Zaporizhzhia is located near an active conflict zone. Programme activities depend on local safety conditions.

• Lead: Zero Waste Zaporizhzhia + Zero Waste Alliance Ukraine (ZWAU)
• Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition