On 5th June, the Principality will join the global movement to reduce plastic waste through awareness-raising events and sustainable solutions presented in the heart of Monaco.
World Environment Day will be observed in Monaco on Thursday 5th June with a focus on the urgent global issue of plastic pollution. Celebrated annually since 1974 and now embraced by more than 100 countries, the United Nations-backed initiative aims to encourage collective action to protect both land and marine ecosystems. This year’s theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’, aligns with Monaco’s ongoing environmental commitments.
The Government of Monaco has implemented a series of measures over recent years to combat plastic waste, including a ban on plastic bags in 2016, the progressive elimination of single-use plastic packaging, and public education campaigns on sustainable alternatives. Initiatives such as beach clean-ups and awareness workshops continue to form part of the Principality’s long-term strategy.
To mark the occasion, Monaco’s Department of the Environment will host an interactive public stand at the bottom of Rue Princesse Caroline from 9am to 5:30pm. Throughout the day, various organisations and institutions will showcase practical and engaging solutions to reduce plastic use and promote environmental stewardship.
From 9am, visitors can engage with the Department of the Environment and Ecoscience Provence to learn how to spot misleading “green” claims, explore viable alternatives to single-use plastics, and discover the daily efforts made by committed local businesses. Zero-waste workshops and discussions around biodiversity will also be featured.
Between 9am and 11:30am, Green Box Monaco will present its reusable transport container solutions aimed at reducing logistical waste. From 9:30am to noon, the Tourist and Convention Authority will offer insights on waste sorting guidance for international visitors and introduce the Principality’s guide to sustainable tourism.
Midday highlights include Ecoslowasting, which will be on hand from 11:30am to 2:30pm to share how their anti-waste platform supports eco-conscious consumption. Later in the afternoon, the Monaco Animal Garden, represented by Laurent Peyronnel, will participate from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.
The Energy Transition Mission will take part from 2pm to 5:30pm, explaining the health and environmental benefits of ‘Ma Consigne’, a returnable container initiative. Finally, from 2:30pm to 5:30pm, Monaco’s Town Hall will present its “Petite boîte” solution, designed to reduce food waste when dining out.
Monaco’s programme reflects both its environmental values and its desire to lead by example in the fight against plastic pollution, combining education, innovation and community action in one of the world’s most eco-conscious microstates.
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