Awareness Environment
International Day of Zero Waste
The International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March promotes cutting waste, reusing materials and moving towards a circular economy.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUN Environment Programme (UNEP)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2022
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2022, with UNEP and UN-Habitat jointly leading it. It links waste reduction to sustainable cities and responsible consumption and production.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Tuesday 30 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Thursday 30 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Friday 30 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
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