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Is Capannori in Italy a zero-waste city?

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Gustav Hofer
July 17, 2025

Zero-waste has long been a part of everyday life in Capannori. The Tuscan town has been recycling the large majority of its waste for years. That also includes furniture, bikes and clothing.

How much of your trash is actually garbage? Much of what we discard or put in recycling bins can be salvaged and re-purposed. A revolution is underway to redesign waste in the Tuscan town of Capannori. The end goal is to one day eliminate it. Martina and her family are on board with the project. They have taken steps to drastically reduce their waste. Recycling has become a way of life that they integrate into every corner of their household.

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