Programme nearbyCommunityKievZaporizhzhia: zero waste community programme: podcast, workshops, local plansBuilding 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.educationpodcastworkshops +2
Programme nearbyCommunityRigaJoin Lastadija cultural quarter in RigaJoin Lastadija cultural quarter in Riga Lastadija is a cultural quarter with open workshops beside Repair Cafe Riga. Join neighbourhood maker culture on Purvisa iela. What you can do - Browse repaircafe.lv for workshop dates - Visit Vilhelma Purvisa iela 15 - Ask about open cultural events in the quarter How it works Cultural quarter plus open workshops. Confirm event times on the site. Why it matters Riga keeps a street corner where culture and repair share one door.rigacultureworkshops +1
Programme nearbyCommunitySarajevoJoin CENER Green Connections, SarajevoJoin CENER Green Connections, Sarajevo CENER 21 runs Green Connections intergenerational workshops and planting days. Join neighbours across ages in Sarajevo. What you can do - Read the project page - Ask CENER about the next workshop - Offer help on planting days when listed How it works Intergenerational workshops. Confirm venue details with CENER before travel. Why it matters Sarajevo builds community across ages through shared planting work.sarajevoworkshopsintergenerational +1
Programme nearbyCommunityTallinnLearn sustainability through schools and youth workEnvironmental topics woven into growing up Education and youth work in the strategy integrate environmental themes so residents care for place, consume with circular thinking, and join themed projects. Tallinn is a model municipality for Education for Sustainable Development since 2021. What you can do - Teachers: request outdoor lessons or garden visits (Pelgu and other gardens host educational groups). - Youth groups: propose hands-on waste-reduction or biodiversity projects to district youth centres. - Explore non-formal learning through community gardens and city environmental campaigns. Why it matters Environmental topics woven into school and youth work shape habits that last into adult life.educationyouthworkshops
Programme nearbyFood & GardenLeipzigGarden together at the HildegartenA green meeting place in Plagwitz The Hildegarten at Bürgerbahnhof Plagwitz is a community garden run by engaged residents. Neighbours of all ages grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs in shared beds using ecological methods that protect soil and pollinators. What you can do - Drop in during open hours to garden, chat, or simply enjoy the green. - Join workshops on permaculture, composting, and nature-friendly gardening: no prior experience required. - Help with seasonal tasks or bring ideas for new community plots. When & where - April-October: Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 13:00-19:00 - Röckener Str. 44, 04229 Leipzig (Bürgerbahnhof Plagwitz) Why it matters Leipzig aims to become a Zero-Waste city by 2030; neighbourhood gardens turn waste prevention into hands-on care for food, soil, and community.gardencommunityworkshops
Programme nearbyCommunityKielBook Zero Waste workshops for schoolsHands-on learning: not guilt slides The Umweltschutzamt and ABK run school and Kita workshops on waste sorting, papermaking, e-waste teardown, and neighbourhood Zero Waste walks. Partners include Zero Waste Kiel e.V., Ozeankind, and Verbraucherzentrale SH. What you can do - Book modules such as Papierschöpfen, Was steckt in meinem Handy?, or the Zero Waste Walk starting at the Nachhaltigkeitszentrum (ages 7+ or 12+ depending on module). - Request Umweltschutzamt support for pupil projects on avoidance, fair trade, mobility, or biodiversity. - Help your school earn Kieler KlimaSchulen recognition for year-round environmental projects. Why it matters Practical modules let pupils sort real waste, remake paper, and visit swap and repair spots instead of only reading slides.educationschoolsworkshops
