06/05/2026
🎉Today marks the first day of the Global Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul , and the energy is already inspiring!
From the moment people began arriving, there has been a strong sense of connection. Around the venue, at shared tables, and in conversations between sessions, leaders, advocates, and practitioners from different parts of the world are coming together to share ideas, learn from one another, and talk about the work happening in their own communities.
It has been a meaningful reminder that zero waste work is built through both formal discussions and the quieter moments in between. The introductions, shared meals, stories, and conversations all help create the relationships that support long-term progress!
HSR Zero Waste is grateful to be part of these conversations alongside Zero Waste Canada and international colleagues, and we look forward to continuing the learning throughout the forum.
(Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives)