Ecological Transition

Unpacked shopping

Project duration: May 2024 – April 2025

This pilot project led by Rifiuti Zero Sicilia, in collaboration with New Circular Solutions and the municipality of San Giovanni La Punta, aims to create a community of businesses and consumers that embraces “purchase without packaging,” leading to less single-use packaging. The goal is to reduce the use of single-use plastic by promoting the change of daily habits, like using reusable containers for groceries and takeout, adopting eco-friendly practices at home, and promoting sustainability at events.
The project will be supported thanks to funding received from Conservation Collective through their Depeche Mode and Hublot partnership.

Watch the video of the partnership.

Check the webpage of the project.

*SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE*

The volunteer training course for the 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 project has successfully come to an end! Thanks to their dedication, we are ready to make a difference by 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚.

**NOVEMBER 2024 UPDATE**

On November 8th, in the council chamber of the Municipality of San Giovanni La Punta, we presented the first Sicilian pilot project dedicated to reducing single-use packaging.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥? To create a virtuous network of citizens and businesses choosing reusable alternatives for sustainable shopping, inspired by the “BYO” (Bring Your Own) model promoted by the Climate Decree.

With the innovative ＭＹＯ feature on the DISIU app and the free “𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐚” container kit, we actively engage the community to make a difference, one purchase at a time!

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During the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR), the pilot project “Spesa Disimballata” engaged primary and secondary school students in San Giovanni La Punta in educational activities focused on reducing packaging waste and food waste.

From November 18th to 22nd, students from the I.C. Carlo Alberto Dalla Chiesa and I.C. Giovanni Falcone participated in interactive sessions to learn sustainable practices they can bring into their homes and communities.

Over 400 students took part in training sessions that inspired them to use reusable containers for shopping, reduce single-use packaging, and minimize food waste. A tangible step toward a more sustainable future, starting with young people!

With the increase in plastic consumption and food waste across Europe, this project highlights the importance of fostering a cultural shift that also involves families.