Zero Waste Montenegro

Podgorica, Montenegro

Environment & ClimateEducation

NGONational reach

Profile last updated: April 3, 2026

About

Zero Waste Montenegro is a non-governmental organisation based in Podgorica, Montenegro working on environment & climate, education.

Zero Waste Montenegro is a non-governmental organisation based in Podgorica, Montenegro, working to reduce waste and promote zero waste and circular economy principles. It raises public awareness, advocates for changes to waste laws and behaviours, supports municipalities, businesses and institutions in reducing waste, runs community and educational programmes for children and young people, and offers consultancy and certification services. Its vision is a societal shift in how waste is perceived and managed in Montenegro, with an emphasis on environmental justice and human rights. The organisation is funded by donations, grants and services, and invites volunteers and donors to support its work.

Location

Podgorica, Montenegro

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

zero wastecircular economywaste managementenvironmentrecyclingcompostingsingle-use plasticsMontenegro

Languages

ENSR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateEducation

Works for

ChildrenYouthCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigningCommunity programmesVolunteer programmesCapacity building

Programmes

Community Action & Learning Programme

Environment & Climate · Montenegro

Brings people together through community gardens, cleanups and learning rooted in shared environmental action.

Zero Waste Cities programme

Environment & Climate · Montenegro

Supports municipalities in becoming zero waste municipalities, including a methodology for zero waste municipalities and guidance on the path to zero waste status.

Zero Waste Business certification

Environment & Climate · Montenegro

Consultancy and certification for businesses, institutions, hotels, restaurants and events to reduce waste and adopt zero waste practices.