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.

Source & repost

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• Rezero: rezero.cat
• ERIC project: Elevating Reuse In Cities
• Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition