International Day of Zero Waste 2025 Wrap-up report

“Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles” was the topic for International Day of Zero Waste, observed on 30 March 2025. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (Resolution 77/161) and is jointly facilitated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).

UNEP’s Latin America and the Caribbean regional office, with support from the Zero Waste Caribbean project, led impactful actions for Zero Waste Day that highlighted the urgent need for transformation in the fashion and textile sector. These actions are highlighted in this report.