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Rethinking distribution centers: Turning food waste into biodiversity

Large-scale distribution centers have become critical hubs in global logistics, ensuring rapid delivery of goods to meet consumer demand. However, these massive structures, often characterized by their stark, boxed designs, have sparked negative public opinion. Critics point to their visual impact on the landscape, the environmental cost of their energy-intensive operations, and the substantial pollution they generate.

A video message from the UN Advisory Board on Zero Waste for Zero Waste Day 2025

On the International Day of Zero Waste 2025, the founder and CEO of The Waste Transformers, Lara van Druten, who serves as a member of the United Nations Advisory Board on Zero Waste emphasizes, together with the other esteemed Board members in the below video the urgent need for global action to address the waste crisis. Spotlighted annually on March 30, this day brings attention to how sustainable consumption and production patterns can contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.