Welcome to the Background Information section of the Zero Waste Stage Toolbox.
This section serves as your essential resource for understanding the foundational concepts and policy frameworks driving the performing arts sector's transition towards sustainability and a circular economy.
Here, you will find clear definitions and context for key terms like Zero Waste, the Circular Economy, and Eco-design. We also detail the binding European policy context, including the European Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, and the EU Waste Framework Directive's five-level waste hierarchy.
By establishing this conceptual groundwork, we provide the knowledge necessary to effectively implement the best practices and tools outlined in the rest of the Zero Waste Stage Toolbox, helping your organisation understand why and how to achieve a sustainable, resource-efficient future.
