Building trust, one field trial at a time: CiNURGi partnersโ views
At the last project meeting in Lund, Sweden we asked everyone to share their thoughts on the project and its achievements and these are their answers: From concept to practice Partners described the importance of making nutrient recycling more understandable and...
Reusable container system in Anykลกฤiai: lessons from the project
In July 2025, Anykลกฤiai District Municipality in Lithuania launched a reusable container system for takeaway food as part of Change(K)now!. A year later, the containers are used not only in cafรฉs but also at childrenโs camps, the town festival, an international sports...
Circular food packaging in Copenhagenโs waste strategyโฏ
Copenhagen integrated reusable packaging systems into its Resource and Waste Strategy 2030. Instead of creating a standalone roadmap, the city embedded reuse targets and pilot actions into its existing waste strategy, enabling a coordinated transition across municipal...
Guidelines for reusable cup systems at public events in Riga
The City of Riga is developing practical guidelines to support the implementation of reusable cup systems at public events. While disposable cups have already been banned through municipal regulation, the guidelines aim to provide vendors and event organisers with...
Municipal roadmap for reusable takeaway packaging in Anykลกฤiai
Anykลกฤiai Municipality developed a roadmap and regulation to reduce waste from singleโuse takeaway food containers. The initiative created a local framework encouraging cafรฉs and restaurants to adopt reusable takeaway containers supported by a depositโreturn system...
Reusable cup regulations for events & beaches in Liepฤja
Liepฤja adopted new regulations restricting disposable cups at public events and promoting reusable systems along the coast and in parks. From 2026, beverages at street events must be served in reusable cups with a deposit system. Developed through cross-department...
Circular Economy Development Plan for circular food service systems in Tallinn
Tallinn adopted its Circular Economy Development Plan 2035 in June 2025, establishing clear goals for circular products, services and green public procurement. The plan expands reusable tableware at public events, integrates reuse requirements into municipal catering...
Optimising wholesale packaging practices in Lahtiโs institutional catering supply chainโฏ
Lahti examined packaging practices in food wholesale and inbound logistics for institutional catering. Aim: to identify barriers and opportunities for reducing single-use transport packaging and promoting reusable or recyclable alternatives within the supply chain....