III Estonian Zero Waste Conference ”Circular Systems are a Reality”

On Oct 2-3, 2024 the Let’s Do It Foundation will be organising in Tartu, Estonia the III Estonian Zero Waste Conference, this year titled “Circular Systems are a Reality”.

As the title says, this year our focus is on already existing systemic zero waste solutions. Zero waste cities and systems are not a theoretical possibility but living examples all over Europe and we wish to bring together some of them. For example the use of reusable tableware at public events that from the beginning of 2024 is compulsory all over Estonia, or Zero Waste Cities and Business certification schemes.

One of the main principles of Let’s Do It Foundation is providing possibilities for true learning. Therefore there are no plenary presentations and lectures at our conference. It will offer a variety of learning workshops on the first day and world cafe style networking and experience sharing from different initiatives all over Europe on the second day. The conference ends with our already traditional panel discussion where the speakers are conference participants themselves, who will be selected during the conference.

The host city of this year’s conference is Tartu, that carries the title of the European Capital of Culture 2024 that has also put considerable effort into environmentally friendly event management.

Some of the topics covered at the conference are: 

• Zero Waste events
• Effective communication with stakeholders
• Reuse systems
• Zero Waste Cities and Business certification schemes

The conference is open for everyone*, but the content is most relevant for: 

• Representatives of local municipalities and ministries
• Local and regional development centres
• Educators and trainers
• Circular business model enthusiasts
• Higher education representatives
• Environmental organisations and initiatives

*The conference will be held in English (some sessions are held in Estonian). The number of spots is limited.