Zero Waste Bcn S.l.

What Zero Waste Bcn S.l. does

Zero Waste BCN is a Barcelona-based sustainability education organization operating as a Spanish private limited company (S.l.), with activity dating to 2016 and formal incorporation in 2018. The company delivers three core service lines: Xerrades (educational talks on environmental topics), Cursos i Tallers (participatory workshops covering plant-based cooking, natural cosmetics, ethnobotany, food preservation, and sustainable cleaning), and Acompanyament (consulting for businesses, educational institutions, and public sector organizations). Its distinct specialization is inclusive sustainability — workshops adapted with Braille labeling, sign language interpretation, FM transmitters, magnetic loops, and sensory materials to serve participants with visual, auditory, mobility, and neurodivergent disabilities, developed in partnership with the Ajuntament de Barcelona and IMPD since 2021.

The business operates event-driven, in-person distribution through a network of Barcelona civic centers (CC Pati Llimona, CC Cotxeres Borrell, CC Navas, Casa Elizalde, Vil·la Urània, CC Guinardó, and others) and reaches additional municipalities including Castelldefels and El Prat de Llobregat. Revenue is generated through paid individual workshops (€9–€12.20 plus €3–€4 material supplements), corporate consulting and team-building engagements, public sector contracts, educational institution services, and free inclusion-project workshops funded by the Barcelona City Council. Marketing is primarily organic — Instagram (@bcnzerowaste), email newsletter, website agenda, and direct civic center programming. There is no proprietary technology platform; the company is a service/education organization with deep community roots, operating with a core team of 1–10 people supplemented by named collaborators.

Name

Zero Waste Bcn S.l.

Legal name

Zero Waste Bcn S.l.

Website

https://www.zerowastebcn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zero Waste BCN is a Barcelona-based sustainability education organization offering zero-waste workshops, talks, and consulting services, with a specialization in inclusive programming for people with disabilities, serving individuals, companies, schools, and public sector clients across Catalonia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainability Education and Consulting

NAICS

All Other Waste Management Services (56299)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Circular Economy & Waste/Materials Reporting (Zero waste, packaging) (EUAHAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC), Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

Keywords

• Sustainability education
• Zero waste consulting
• Circular economy workshops
• Waste reduction training
• Environmental consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Workshop and Course Fees: Revenue from paid workshops and courses held at civic centers. Prices vary by workshop type, with material supplements added. Examples: 9€ + 4€ material supplement, 12.20€ + 3€ material supplement.
2. Corporate Consulting and Advisory: Consulting services for companies, offices, and coworking spaces wanting to adopt zero waste practices. Includes site visits, assessments, and proposed alternatives.
3. Public Sector Contracts: Work with municipalities and local governments to promote zero waste among citizens through campaigns, workshops, participatory activities, communication services, and zero waste kits.
4. Educational Institution Services: Activities and talks for students and teaching staff at schools, institutes, and other educational centers. Also includes advisory services for schools advancing toward sustainability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Zero Waste Bcn S.l. delivers zero-waste education and awareness through three core service lines: Xerrades (educational talks), Cursos i Tallers (participatory workshops on plant-based cooking, natural cosmetics, ethnobotany and food waste), and Acompanyament (consultancy services for businesses, educational centres and public-sector bodies). The workshops are conducted in person at civic centres, schools, corporate offices and community spaces across Barcelona and Catalonia, with selected thematic strands (such as natural cosmetics, ethnobotany and inclusive sustainability programming) adapted for people with disabilities. A physical product (Kits Cero Waste) is provided as part of campaigns and workshop materials.

Product overview

Zero Waste Bcn is a sustainability education organization offering a unified portfolio of educational services centered around zero waste living. The core offerings consist of three main service lines: Xerrades (educational talks on environmental topics), Cursos i Tallers (participatory workshops where participants create products and recipes), and Acompanyament (consultancy services for organizations). The workshop program is organized around specific thematic topics including natural cosmetics, plant-based cooking, ethnobotany, and sustainable cleaning, all designed to be inclusive for people with disabilities. Special projects include the Bosque Sensorial (a multisensory art installation made from waste materials) and accessibility resources to support inclusive participation. The organization operates primarily in Barcelona and Catalonia, working with civic centers, businesses, educational institutions, and public sector organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Xerrades (Talks) Educational talks that promote debate and critical awareness on current environmental topics, motivating attendees and providing tools to take action.
• Cursos i Tallers (Courses and Workshops) Participatory workshops and courses for all audiences where participants elaborate a product or recipe to put zero-waste living into practice in Barcelona, covering topics such as plant-based cooking, natural cosmetics, ethnobotany, food preservation, and cleaning products.
• Acompanyament (Consultancy Services) Zero-waste lifestyle consulting services for businesses, educational centres, and public-sector organisations, including site visits, assessments, and proposed alternatives.
• Team Building Activities Zero-waste workshops and activities designed for corporate team building, promoting sustainability practices and engagement among employees.
• Talleres de Sostenibilidad Inclusiva (Inclusive Sustainability Workshops) Adapted sustainability workshops designed for people with disabilities, including visual impairment, hearing loss, and mobility limitations, with full accessibility measures (magnetic loops, FM transmitters, sign language, Braille, verbal descriptions, sensory exploration).
• Bosque Sensorial (Multisensory Forest Installation) A plurisensorial art installation inspired by nature, made primarily with waste materials, designed to be experienced through sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste.
• Kits Cero Waste (Zero Waste Kits) Zero-waste kits containing sustainable alternatives and tools for waste reduction, provided as part of public-sector campaigns and workshop materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ activities conducted since 2016
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• IMPD (Institut Municipal de Persones amb Discapacitat)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Municipal institute for people with disabilities collaborated on accessibility guidelines. Contributed to CASBA project (Comerç Amic Sense Barreres) accessibility guide for sustainable commerce.
• Centro Cívico NavascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Primary venue partner for inclusive sustainability project activities. Hosted cocreation sessions, artistic installation (Bosque Sensorial), and accessible workshops. Ongoing collaboration for inclusive programming.
• Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Major institutional partner supporting the inclusive sustainability project. Provided funding and support for redesigning workshops to be accessible to people with disabilities. The project evolved from initial focus on visual disability to include auditory, mobility, and neurodivergence by 2024.
• ACAPPS (Federació d'Associaciones Catalanes de Persones Sordes)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on training for educators on making workshops accessible for people with hearing disabilities. Provided expertise on deafness, communication techniques, and accessibility resources.
• Tarpuna ProjectsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for inclusive horticultural activities at Huerto del Mercado del Vall d'Hebron, providing expertise on composting, aromatic plants, and sensory exploration.
• Various Barcelona Civic CenterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of civic center partners including CC Pati Llimona, CC Cotxeres Borrell, CC Guinardó, Casa Elizalde, Vil·la Urània, and others across Barcelona. These venues host and promote Zero Waste BCN workshops to their communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Restart Project: UK-based social enterprise running community repair and zero waste events to extend product life. Comparable grassroots event/workshop model centered on waste reduction and practical sustainability skills.
• Precious Plastic: Global open-source community focused on plastic recycling and waste reduction through workshops and small-scale operations. Comparable workshop-based, education-first model with a focus on tangible waste outcomes.
• Verde Esmeralda (similar Barcelona-based zero waste consulting): Small Barcelona-based sustainability and zero waste consulting firm offering workshops and advisory. Most direct small-scale Spanish competitor in zero waste training and corporate consulting.

Regional players

• ECODES (Fundación Ecología y Desarrollo): Spanish sustainability NGO running environmental awareness, circular economy, and inclusion programs nationally. Comparable education/advising model with Spanish public-sector relationships, broader scope than Zero Waste BCN.

Broad incumbents

• Ecoembes: Spain's largest packaging recycling compliance organization, working with municipalities on recycling programs and citizen awareness. Overlaps with Zero Waste BCN on Spanish public-sector sustainability and citizen education, but at much greater scale.
• Zero Waste Europe: Pan-European network coordinating zero waste initiatives across member organizations. Operates at a much higher level (network, policy) but addresses the same zero waste mission and serves overlapping audiences.

Direct peers

• Sannas (Sustainable Sannas): Spanish B Corp network and consulting collective helping companies adopt sustainability and zero waste practices. Comparable audience (Spanish companies, public sector) and consulting offerings on sustainable operations.
• TriCiclos: Latin American social enterprise focused on zero waste consulting, training, and reverse logistics for businesses. Comparable zero waste advisory and capacity-building model for companies and public institutions.
• Rezero: Catalan organization (formerly Zero Waste Catalunya) dedicated to promoting zero waste and the circular economy in Catalonia. Direct overlap in geography, mission, and zero waste advocacy/education focus.

Others

• Slow Food Spain: Spanish branch of the global Slow Food movement running community cooking, plant-based, and traditional food events. Overlaps on plant-based cooking workshops and food waste reduction, complementary rather than directly competitive.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zerowastebcn
• Facebookfacebook.com/zerowastebcn
• Instagraminstagram.com/bcnzerowaste
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zerowastebcn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Zero Waste Bcn S.l.