Zeeland launches first Zero Waste Week to help residents cut waste and save money
From April 20-26, Zeeland will host its first Zero Waste Week, offering workshops, swaps, and activities to help residents reduce waste and save money. Learn practical tips to minimize food, clothing, and packaging waste while making sustainable living fun and accessible.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Zeeland Zero Waste Week |
| Date | April 20–26, 2026 |
| Municipalities Involved | Goes, Tholen, Reimerswaal, Borsele, Kapelle, Noord-Beveland |
| Activities | Clothing swaps, Repair Cafés, workshops, upcycling, cleanup events, toy swaps |
| Target Audience | Residents and visitors of Zeeland |
| Registration | Some workshops require advance sign-up |
| Website | www.zerowasteweek.nl/zeeland |
| Organizers | Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation, local entrepreneurs, municipalities |
The Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation collaborates with local governments and businesses to promote sustainable living by reducing waste. Municipalities like Kapelle play a key role in facilitating community engagement through initiatives like this week-long event.
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Zeeuwse Zero Waste Week: A Week of Inspiration for a Waste-Free Life
From April 20 to 26, 2026, the Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation will host the first Zeeland Zero Waste Week. In six municipalities along the Oosterschelde—Goes, Tholen, Reimerswaal, Borsele, Kapelle, and Noord-Beveland—various activities will take place throughout the week. Residents and visitors will learn in an easy and enjoyable way how to reduce waste and prevent unnecessary consumption, whether it’s food, clothing, packaging, or other items.
Smarter Use of Materials and Resources
In Zeeland, we aim to use materials and resources more wisely. We want to minimize single-use items and waste, from preventing food waste and making conscious (second-hand) purchases to extending the lifespan of products, repairing them, and sharing resources. Together, we can save money and resources while reducing waste. The Zero Waste Week aims to demonstrate that living with less waste is simple, enjoyable, and beneficial for your wallet.
Fun and Educational Activities
During the Zero Waste Week, there will be activities for everyone. You can participate in clothing swaps, Repair Cafés, workshops, creative upcycling sessions, zero-waste walking tours, cleanup events, and nature activities. For children, there will be toy swaps and Kids Repair Cafés. The program for the Zeeland Zero Waste Week will be available from March 23 at www.zerowasteweek.nl/zeeland. Some workshops may require advance registration.
Siwart Mackintosh, Alderman for the Municipality of Kapelle: "The Zero Waste Week is a wonderful opportunity for our residents to experience how small changes can have a big impact. In Kapelle, we are actively committed to a sustainable living environment where we reduce waste and reuse materials as much as possible. I invite everyone to participate and discover how easy and enjoyable a waste-free life can be."
Elisah Pals of the Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation: “Living a waste-free life often seems complicated, but during the Zeeland Zero Waste Week, we show that it can be achievable, simple, and fun.”
About the Zero Waste Week
The week is a collaboration between the Zero Waste Netherlands Foundation, local entrepreneurs, resident initiatives, and the participating municipalities. Together, they aim to inspire residents to produce less waste every day. The Zero Waste Week is part of a national initiative that helps municipalities promote a waste-free lifestyle. Through workshops and activities, they demonstrate that a waste-free life is possible and enjoyable for everyone.