Knowledge and Tools

The Zero Waste Learning Hub provides cities with knowledge and tools to help its leaders, businesses, and communities understand waste flows, plan circular solutions, and make decisions based on evidence.

Access Expertise and Best Practices

Through the Hub, cities can tap into global experience and technical guidance on waste reduction, sustainable materials management, cleaner production, and eco-design. Case studies, toolkits, and step-by-step guidance show how other cities have successfully implemented circular solutions.

Capacity Building

We provide training programs, workshops, and resources to strengthen local expertise—from city officials to private sector actors and informal recyclers. This ensures everyone in the value chain can play a role in reducing waste, improving recycling, and adopting sustainable consumption practices.

Data, Tools, and Insights

The Hub helps cities track waste flows, measure progress, and plan effective interventions. User-friendly digital tools support waste sorting, recycling, eco-labeling, and other circular practices, making knowledge actionable at every level.

Financing Instruments

Cities can explore innovative financing options, green investment mechanisms, and public-private partnerships through the Hub, turning zero-waste plans into sustainable projects.