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When Daniela and her son Luke De Bono decided to participate in the European Week for Waste Reduction, they never imagined that within a few months, they would be representing our country as European finalists in the Citizens category in Marseille. Their action, primarily focused on reducing packaging waste during Christmas, involved creating reusable decorative bags for gift wrapping. Moreover, this action had an altruistic aim, as it not only reduced wrapping paper waste but also raised funds for children in need.

This experience is one that Daniela and Luke will surely never forget—not only because of the positive impact of their initiative but also due to the quality time they spent together. Their story is just one of many inspiring actions taken last year to promote sustainable waste management. WasteServ, as the local coordinator, is once again rallying schools, businesses, NGOs, associations, and individuals to participate in this year’s edition, taking place from November 16-24.



Each year brings a new theme, and this year it’s all about tackling food waste. However, participants are welcome to focus on any action that promotes the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste. The initiatives carried out during the European Week for Waste Reduction do more than just benefit the environment – they bring communities together.

Take the Senglea Local Council, for example. In response to the loneliness brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council recogn.

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