Zero Waste Berlin Festival
Future Forward Now
NEXT EDITION SPRING ‘25
Atelier Gardens Berlin
Other events info below
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Feeling the Future Here, Feeling the Future Now
Zero Waste Berlin Festival, a transformative event through zero waste, circularity and sustainability practices for the future.
A space for visionaries of innovation and collaboration for the future. We are setting the stage for an unprecedented gathering of thought leaders, forward-thinking companies, and engaged changemakers.
At the heart of our mission is the aspiration to forge meaningful connections, inspire actionable change, and co-create a world where zero waste isn't just a concept, but a lived reality among all the spheres.
Some of our previous partners & Sponsors
Upcoming events
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Positive Planet Kino
NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Join us for the third edition of Positive Planet Kino with a panel discussion and a movie session. -
Zero Waste Xmas Market Market
07-08.12
The second edition of the Zero Waste Xmas Market is here! An opportunity to make a positive impact this holiday season. Apply as a vendor
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ZWBF 2025
Spring 2025
More information will follow
Bringing the sustainable community together
Festival Categories
Circular ECONOMY & Future-Forward Technologies
How are digital technologies such as blockchain, AI, and IoT revolutionizing waste reduction and resource management? We want to explore circular design & innovation principles, recycling & upcycling technologies. From circular business models to smart cities and IoT for sustainable urban development, passing through nature-based solutions
Community Engagement, Education & Advocacy
Community-led initiatives, educational initiatives and advocacy efforts propelling sustainability forward. Exchanging the collective actions for the change. We create spaces to talk about government policies supporting zero-waste initiatives.
Food & Agri Futures
Exploring the future of food and innovative solutions shaping how we grow, distribute, and consume food for a more sustainable and equitable future. From farm-to-table, sustainable agriculture practices, plant-based diets, urban farming, and community-driven gardens. Cooperating to create a sustainable system on a global scale.
Zero Waste Living & Consumption
Sustainable living practices and mindful consumption, where each choice contributes to a greener future: homemade eco-friendly products, travel tips for eco-tourism initiatives. Strategies for minimizing waste generation, packaging reduction, and integrating reusables into daily life to conscious choices that could go from choosing green banking to going for local first.
Cultural Sustainability & ARTivism
Art has the power to evoke emotions, inspire change and connect with the future we envision. The importance of highlighting cultural expressions of sustainability, including art, music, and storytelling, as well as the role of artivism in raising awareness and driving social and environmental change.
Collaborative Solutions for Zero Waste
Collective actions are the key to change. We want to cultivate collaboration among attendees, leaders, businesses, NGOs, and government agencies and shape the future together towards a shared goal. From networks to incubators, policy makers or public institutions; a place for connections and joint actions.
Some of our previous speakers
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![Monica Kisic]()
Monica Kisic
Chef, Scientist and Artist
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![Kilian Kaminski]()
Kilian Kaminski
Sustainable Marketplace Expert
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![Arianna Nicoletti]()
Arianna Nicoletti
Circular textiles lead
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![Frieder Sölig]()
Frieder Sölig
Innovation Manager Circularity
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![Hannah Kromminga]()
Hannah Kromminga
Founder
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![Evolena Wilde d'Estmael]()
Evolena Wilde d'Estmael
Activist & Founder in Green Tech
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much more