Zeeland launches Zero Waste Week with free workshops and swaps to save money and the planet
From April 20-26, Zeeland residents can join free activities like clothing swaps, repair cafés, and DIY workshops during the first Zero Waste Week. Learn how reducing waste can cut costs and benefit the environment—all while having fun and picking up new skills.
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Zeeland Zero Waste Week |
| Dates | April 20–26, 2026 |
| Location | Goes, Tholen, Reimerswaal, Borsele, Kapelle, Noord-Beveland (Zeeland) |
| Activities | Clothing swap market, repair cafés, DIY lip balm workshop, herb safari, etc. |
| Registration | Some workshops require advance sign-up |
| Website | www.zerowasteweek.nl/zeeland |
| Organizers | Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation & participating Zeeland municipalities |
The municipality of Goes, alongside other Zeeland municipalities, collaborates with the Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation to promote sustainable living. Their role includes facilitating community events that encourage waste reduction, resource sharing, and circular economy practices, aligning with broader environmental goals.
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Join activities on zero-waste living
From April 20 to 26, 2026, the first Zeeland Zero Waste Week will take place. The municipality of Goes is also participating! Join a variety of activities to discover how you can easily reduce waste and combat unnecessary consumption. Living with less waste is fun, inspiring, and saves money!
Workshop: make your own lip balm or clothing swap market
Throughout the week, there will be activities for all ages. For example, a workshop where you’ll learn to make your own natural lip balm from scratch. That way, you’ll never have to buy it again, and it’s healthy for both your body and the planet. Or visit a clothing swap market where you can bring items you no longer wear—clothing, shoes, and accessories—and pick out a fresh spring outfit for free. Look great without buying new clothes, saving money and helping the environment.
Programme
Other activities include repair cafés, zero-waste meals, children’s workshops, a herb safari, and a plant and seed swap market. All activities are listed at www.zerowasteweek.nl/zeeland. Some workshops require advance registration. Filter by location: Goes to see all activities in Goes.
About the Zero Waste Week
Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation is organizing this week in collaboration with the municipalities of Goes, Tholen, Reimerswaal, Borsele, Kapelle, and Noord-Beveland. In Zeeland, we aim to use materials and resources more wisely. We want to minimize single-use items and avoid throwing things away after just one use. By wasting less food, buying second-hand more often, using items longer, repairing them, and sharing, we save money and create less waste.