CommunityBrusselsBrussels zero waste events action planMaking 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. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Lead organisation: Zero Waste Belgium - Partner: City of Brussels - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th editioneventsreusepolicyzero-wasteBrussels
Repair & ReuseBrusselsSTICT: replicating textile waste prevention in BrusselsA city learning from the best textile programmes in Europe Brussels is participating in the STICT project (Sustainable Textile Innovation and Circular Transition), which compiles best-practice models for textile waste prevention and management and works with cities to implement and replicate them. Zero Waste Belgium leads the Brussels partnership, bringing evidence-based strategies to local authorities and businesses. What the project does - Documents the most effective textile collection, repair, and resale models from across Europe - Works with Brussels authorities to implement scalable textile waste prevention measures - Provides a replication toolkit so other cities can adopt proven approaches without starting from scratch - Connects local repair workshops, clothing swaps, and upcycling organisations into the city's circular textile network How to engage - Brussels residents: find local textile repair workshops and clothing swap events through Zero Waste Belgium - Textile businesses and retailers in Brussels: contact Zero Waste Belgium about participating in the STICT circular model - Other municipalities: request the STICT replication toolkit to adapt the Brussels approach to your context Why it matters Textiles are among the fastest-growing waste streams in Europe. Brussels joining STICT means a dense, fashion-forward city is building infrastructure for repair and reuse: sending a signal to the industry and giving residents real alternatives to disposal. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Lead: Zero Waste Belgium + STICT project partners - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th editiontextilesreusepreventioncircularrepair
EnergyBrusselsHorizon Europe 100 climate-neutral citiesMission cities chart the path to 2030 climate neutrality In April 2022, 112 cities were selected for the Horizon Europe mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030. Participating cities prepare climate city contracts covering governance, transport, energy, construction, and recycling, with 53 cities awarded an EU Mission Label as of October 2024. What you can do - If you live in a mission city, join public consultations on the climate city contract - Advocate for community energy and active mobility measures in your city's mission roadmap - Share replicable lessons from labelled cities with your local council How to participate - Check whether your city is listed at Climate-neutral and smart cities mission - Attend mission-city open days and citizen workshops Why it matters Mission cities are innovation hubs. Resident participation in contract design ensures fairness and keeps transitions community-owned. 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.missionclimate-neutralcities2030innovationEU
CommunityBrusselsEnergy Transition Careers CompassDiscover clean-energy careers across Europe The Energy Transition Careers Compass is a digital platform developed by EYEN with tech partner Green Jobs Tree. It helps young people map skills, training paths, and job opportunities in the clean-energy sector, from community energy to grid modernisation. What you can do - Explore career pathways matched to your interests (engineering, policy, community organising, trades) - Use the compass to plan skills development before applying to local energy programmes - Share the tool with schools and youth groups in your city How to participate - Visit the Careers Compass via EYEN projects - Pair exploration with EYEN volunteer roles to gain practical experience Why it matters The energy transition needs builders at every skill level. A youth-focused careers map lowers the barrier from curiosity to paid work in local clean-energy projects. 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 Youth Energy Network (EYEN), Energy Transition Careers Compass.careersyouthskillsjobseducationEU
EnergyBrusselsFFRes: Fast and Fair Renewables task forceYouth-led advocacy for equitable renewables rollout FFRes (Fast and Fair Renewables) is a youth task force within the European Youth Energy Network (EYEN) that builds solutions at the intersection of young people and the energy transition. The programme won the European Climate Fund Award 2025 (E.ON foundation) for combining advocacy with practical policy work on fair renewables deployment. What you can do - Join EYEN as a volunteer and contribute to FFRes working groups on fair renewables - Follow FFRes outputs for replicable advocacy patterns your city or campus group can adapt - Connect local community-energy projects with EYEN's European network for visibility and peer learning How to participate - Apply via Join as a Volunteer on the EYEN site - Check open positions for solution-building and advocacy roles Why it matters Renewables expansion must be fast and fair. A youth-led task force that documents what works, and amplifies it across European capitals, gives local builders a template for equitable community energy. 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 Youth Energy Network (EYEN), FFRes project.renewablesyouthadvocacyfairnesstask-forceEU
EnergyBrusselsYoung Energy Consumers programmeYouth voice on fair energy access and consumer rights The Young Energy Consumers project places young people at the centre of debates about energy affordability, consumer protection, and fair access to clean technologies. EYEN coordinates peer learning between youth organisations across Europe. What you can do - Bring youth consumer perspectives into your local energy cooperative or municipal advisory board - Host a workshop on energy bills, efficiency, and rights using EYEN materials - Apply to EYEN volunteer roles focused on consumer advocacy How to participate - Learn more via EYEN, Our Projects - Contact EYEN at info@youthenergy.eu for partnership with local youth groups Why it matters Vulnerable households bear the highest energy burdens. Programmes that train young advocates create lasting local capacity for fair energy access. 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 Youth Energy Network (EYEN), Young Energy Consumers.consumersyouthaffordabilityrightsaccessEU
Brusselster., 9 de jun.EUSEW 2026 European Youth Energy DayYouth energy dialogue at Europe's flagship clean-energy week The European Youth Energy Day is part of the EUSEW Policy Conference. In 2026 it runs 9-11 June in Brussels, bringing together outgoing and incoming Young Energy Ambassadors for workshops, policy sessions, and peer networking under the umbrella of sustainable energy week. When & where - 9–11 June 2026: Brussels, Belgium (approximate pin: 50.8503, 4.3517) - Venue details published on the EUSEW website closer to the date How to participate - Register for EUSEW and Youth Energy Day sessions via EU Sustainable Energy Week - Youth organisations can propose side events aligned with the Youth Energy Day programme Why it matters Youth voices belong in the rooms where Europe sets clean-energy direction, this day turns policy week into a builder network, not a spectator event. 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.
BrusselsData a definirEuropean Youth Energy Forum (annual)Europe's flagship youth energy gathering The European Youth Energy Forum (EYEF) is EYEN's annual forum where young professionals and students from across Europe meet to shape the youth voice on clean energy. Delegates discuss policy, share project outcomes, and build cross-border collaborations that continue in local chapters year-round. When & where - Pan-European event; EYEN is headquartered in Brussels (approximate pin: 50.8503, 4.3517) - Venue varies by edition, check EYEN communications for the next dates How to participate - Apply to attend or volunteer through EYEN, Events and Join us pages - Youth-led member organisations can propose sessions and workshops - Follow EYEN on LinkedIn for open calls before each forum Why it matters Cross-border youth energy forums turn isolated local projects into a shared playbook, delegates bring home contacts, not just inspiration. 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 Youth Energy Network (EYEN), European Youth Energy Forum.
BrusselsData a definirBrussels eco-crèche: washable nappies in city day-careCloth nappies in every crèche: 1,400 tonnes of CO₂ avoided The City of Brussels implemented washable nappies in municipal day-care centres (crèches), replacing single-use disposable nappies. Zero Waste Belgium documented the programme and published a comprehensive best-practice guide in 2024, giving other municipalities a clear blueprint to replicate the project. Impact - Estimated 1,400 tonnes CO₂ avoided over 4-6 years - Approximately €80,000/year saved in waste collection costs - Replicable model: the best-practice guide is publicly available for other cities Where - City of Brussels municipal crèches (city-wide programme); approximate pin at city centre How to participate - Parents with children in Brussels crèches: ask your crèche coordinator whether washable nappies are available and how to use them - Municipalities and crèche operators: download the best-practice guide from Zero Waste Belgium and contact them for implementation support - Policy advocates: cite the €80,000/year saving in conversations with local councillors about childcare waste policy Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Lead: Zero Waste Belgium + City of Brussels - Best-practice guide: published 2024 by Zero Waste Belgium - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition
BrusselsData a definirReusable Packaging Fair 2024: 480 visitors, 55 speakersWhere municipalities meet reuse solutions The second edition of the Reusable Packaging Fair (Salon de l'emballage réemployable) brought together over 480 visitors, 55 speakers, and 25 exhibition stands focused on reuse solutions for the HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés). Organised by Fair Resource Foundation, the fair directly connected municipalities seeking inspiration with businesses and organisations that have already made reuse work. When & where - Belgium (Brussels area); exact venue per edition, follow Fair Resource Foundation for next edition dates - 2024 edition: 480 visitors, 55 speakers, 25 exhibition stands (recurring fair pattern) How to participate - HORECA businesses: attend the fair to discover reuse system providers and understand the regulatory direction - Municipalities: send your sustainability officer to meet solution providers and peer cities - Reuse solution providers: exhibit at the next edition: contact Fair Resource Foundation for exhibitor information Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Organiser: Fair Resource Foundation - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition
BrusselsData a definirZoersel: Belgium's first Zero Waste Candidate CityA sub-urban commune leading the certification path for Belgium Zoersel, a sub-urban commune in the Antwerp province, became the first Zero Waste Candidate City in Belgium, working with Fair Resource Foundation under the ZWE MiZA certification framework. Zoersel's candidacy demonstrates that the Zero Waste Cities certification pathway is viable for smaller and sub-urban Belgian municipalities: not just large cities. When & where - Zoersel, Antwerp province, Belgium (sub-urban commune; city field mapped to Brussels as nearest GAWC city) - Ongoing municipal zero waste working groups, contact the commune for meeting dates How to participate - Zoersel residents: engage with the municipal zero waste working groups and participate in source separation and reuse programmes - Belgian municipalities: contact Fair Resource Foundation to learn how to enter the MiZA certification process - Advocates: use Zoersel's candidacy as evidence when lobbying your own commune's environmental committee Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. - Lead: Fair Resource Foundation + Municipality of Zoersel - MiZA certification: Zero Waste Europe - Report chapter: ZWE State of Zero Waste Municipalities, 5th edition
