topos Magazine

13 December 2024

The latest issue of topos 129, the last in 2024, highlights the growing importance of the zero-waste approach and how it is being pursued in cities around the world. The global increase in waste production is prompting cities and our actions to rethink how we deal with it. The vision of zero waste cities is idealistic, but it is inspiring innovation and cultural change, as examples from cities like New York and Kiel show. Companies such as Patagonia and activists such as Robin Greenfield are presented as role models for sustainable consumption, while international funding from organisations such as the World Bank is highlighted as crucial for global solutions. The issue’s message is that every contribution counts in turning cities into sustainable, zero-waste systems.