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WASTEREDUCE

Integrated waste reduction strategies and solutions in protected and Natura 2000 areas

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Information

Start date
01/02/2024
End date
31/07/2026
Total budget
1.657.742,23
Partnership
IT - 4
HR - 4
Project typology:
Standard project

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Project specific objectives

  • ​​​​​Improve waste management in protected and Natura 2000 areas through monitoring, prevention, and impact mitigation.

  • Enhance waste management policies and practices, raise awareness, and promote behavioral change.

  • Reduce waste management costs while fostering cooperation across public and private sectors at cross-border, national, regional, and local levels.

  • Achieve project goals through a cross-border, transnational, or inter-regional approach.

  • Inform the public about project objectives and activities, encouraging support and participation.

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Project main outputs

  • Bring together partners, stakeholders, interest groups, and citizens at all levels to share conclusions and recommendations on waste management.

  • Develop joint reports, policies, and strategies for monitoring, preventing, and reducing waste in protected and Natura 2000 areas.

  • Implement the WASTEREDUCE approach in pilot-protected areas and Natura 2000 sites.

  • Promote participatory waste governance, awareness, and capacity-building activities.

  • Establish a network of protected areas, key stakeholders, and a waste management mechanism to replicate the WASTEREDUCE approach.

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About project

Project WASTEREDUCE addresses waste management challenges in protected and Natura 2000 areas in Italy and Croatia. It focuses on waste prevention, impact reduction, and stakeholder cooperation. Through joint actions and awareness campaigns, the project improves waste policies and practices. Key strategies include monitoring, prevention, reduction, and mitigation, particularly in rivers and coastal areas. With a cross-border approach, WASTEREDUCE tackles pollution in both green and blue areas, fostering collaboration for more effective waste management.

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Institute of Agriculture and Tourism
Department of Agriculture and Nutrition
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News & Events

  • NEWS
    30/07/2026

    Discover the WASTEREDUCE Stories & Knowledge Section

    The WASTEREDUCE website is more than a place to follow project updates—it is also a valuable source of information on the environmental challenges addressed throughout the project.

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  • NEWS
    29/07/2026

    Promoting Sustainable Careers through the WASTEREDUCE Project

    Sunce Association participated in two career-focused events – the first Career Day at the Faculty of Science, University of Split, and the Blue Careers Days – Sea of Opportunities, Find Your Path! event in Zadar. On both events Sunce introduced students to career opportunities in the civil society sector and highlighted the importance of environmental protection and sustainable development.

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  • NEWS
    29/07/2026

    What Really Works to Reduce Waste in Protected Areas? Discover the Findings of the WASTEREDUCE Meta-Analysis

    What encourages people to reduce waste and make more sustainable choices when visiting protected areas? The latest WASTEREDUCE meta-analysis provides valuable insights into which approaches are most effective in promoting responsible waste-related behaviours.

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  • NEWS
    22/07/2026

    The final edition of the WASTEREDUCE Newsletter!

    We are pleased to share the final edition of the WASTEREDUCE Newsletter, marking the conclusion of the project and reflecting on its achievements over the past thirty months.

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  • NEWS
    15/07/2026

    WASTEREDUCE Final Conference: Discover the Key Insights and Results

    The publication highlights the key findings, experiences, and solutions presented by project partners and experts, reflecting the important work carried out throughout the project on waste reduction, environmental protection, and sustainable management of protected and Natura 2000 areas.

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