Zero Waste USA is a nonprofit organization and a Zero Waste International Alliance national affiliate with the goal of inspiring communities to embrace and achieve Zero Waste. 

The internationally peer-reviewed definition of Zero Waste is: 

The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health. 

Source: ZWIA

Check out Zero Waste USA’s article, “Best Practices for Creating Zero Waste Communities,” on page 70.

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Zero Waste USA offers a variety of classes for Zero Waste advocates, organizers, professionals, and emerging professionals.
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Communities, businesses and institutions are leading the way to Zero Waste all over the world. Learn more about the certification process.
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