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International Day of Zero Waste 2026 – March 30
April 1 , 2026
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- It is organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat to promote better waste management.
- The day aims to reduce waste generation and promote sustainable consumption and production.
- Every year, the world generates about 2.1–2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste, which may reach 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050.
- Around 1 billion tonnes of food was wasted in 2022, nearly one-fifth of total food.
- Food waste causes up to 10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and about 14% of methane emissions.
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