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

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The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event that Zero Waste USA and our partners organized. Zero Waste Businesses & Institutions is focused on Wednesday, October 25, and Zero Waste Communities on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Upcoming Events!

Check out our events calendar to learn more about our events – past, present, and future. There’s always something new to explore on your path to Zero Waste!

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Events

To learn more about our events – past, present, and future, check out our events calendar. There’s always something new to explore on your path to Zero Waste!
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Education

Zero Waste USA offers a variety of classes for Zero Waste advocates, organizers, professionals, and emerging professionals.
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Recognition

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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Two Days of Video:
• Commerce
• Community

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.

Zero Waste Conference 2022 - Day 1

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