Zero Waste Day: EU and UNDP host interactive programme on circularity at Buckswood International School in Georgia

The European Union and UNDP have celebrated Zero Waste Day with students and teachers at Buckswood International School, hosting a programme of educational and interactive activities dedicated to bringing circularity into daily life.

The International Day of Zero Waste, observed annually on 30 March, highlights the urgent need for sustainable consumption, production, and better waste management to combat the global waste crisis. 

Throughout the day, students showcased their own circular initiatives, from launching a school-wide waste audit to creating handicrafts from recycled materials and leading awareness campaigns among their peers.

The EU Delegation to Georgia invited young people to join the ‘Choose Smart’ challenge, promoting simple, everyday actions that support circular habits. The producer responsibility organisation Wasteless hosted a waste collection contest, encouraging responsible disposal and raising awareness about electronic waste.

Participants also tried a board version of the Chompo-Calypse game, supported by the EU and UNDP, challenging players to defeat a waste monster while discovering how to build cleaner, greener homes and cities.

“The future of our economies is circular,” said Nicholas Cendrowicz, Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation to Georgia. “It is encouraging to see young people in Georgia embracing this vision with such energy and commitment. The European Union is proud to support their ideas, actions, and leadership in shaping a more sustainable future.”

The Zero Waste Day celebration followed a two-week educational campaign across several schools in Georgia, introducing the core principles of the circular economy. Through interactive sessions and debates, students explored practical solutions and turned ideas into action.

The Zero Waste Day campaign was organised by the EU and UNDP under an EU-funded UN joint programme supporting Georgia’s transition to an inclusive and circular economy.

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