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Why not prevent the waste of wrapping paper this year for your Christmas gifts? Try another fun and creative way of packaging and make the surprise all the greater. These 5 tips guide you through a zero waste Christmas time.

The City of Brussels made a plan to develop and protect its public tree heritage. The 2020-2030 Tree Plan should make the City more resilient and pleasant to live in.

GASAP stands for Solidarity Purchasing Group for Artisanal Agriculture (SAGAL in Dutch). A GASAP buys products directly from the producers, pays them in advance and places orders during an agreed period (at least one year). In tis way, the farmer or vegetable grower will not be confronted with surprises.

Samusocial has an emergency plan for the homeless because of the winter weather. Homeless people can call the free number 0800 99 340.

The City of Brussels has a big plan for cigarette butts that are thrown on the street. In addition to raising awareness and installing urban ashtrays, the plan includes an increase in fines and a partnership for recycling collected cigarette butts.

The City of Brussels has adopted a Charter for Citizen Participation. This charter is a document that will gradually grow and in which the City commits itself to listening, dialogue and transparency.

The official aftermovie of the start of the Tour de France in Brussels (on 6 and 7 July 2019) is now available.

On 1 September 2019, a thorough reform will come into force of the Brussels Planning Code (CoBAT - BWRO) and the Environmental Permit Ordinance (OPE - OMV). This reform makes major changes to the procedures for the submission, handling, delivery and appeal of planning and environmental permits (certificates).

Each week, between 100 and 200 m3 of waste is collected in the parks of the City of Brussels. With a simple habit change that number can easily be reduced. From now on, think of 'zero waste' if you feel like having a picnic, avoid disposable packaging and enjoy a waste-free park. Here are 7 tips for a picnic without waste.

A virtual visit (in 3D) is now possible at the Sewer Museum of the City of Brussels. The museum at the Porte d'Anderlecht invites visitors on an unusual journey through the sewers of the city.