From Food Waste to Circular Food Systems:
Global Solutions for a Zero Waste Future
Tuesday, April 14^th • 8:30 to 10 am PDT
Every year, the world wastes nearly one billion tonnes of food, contributing significantly to biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and climate change. Reducing food loss and waste requires collaboration across sectors. This webinar brings together international organizations, innovation leaders, food recovery networks, and technology providers to explore solutions that support the transition to zero waste food systems.
Topics:

• What is Zero Waste?
• Food Loss, Composting Right, and Innovative Markets
• Preventing Food Loss and Food Waste: Case Studies and Innovations
• Food Recovery and Redistribution
• Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Food Waste Prevention

Speakers:

• Linda Norris Waldt, US Composting Council
• Ruth Abbe, Zero Waste USA
• Pete Pearson, World Wildlife Fund
• Laura Brenes, Costa Rica Food Loss Network (RedPDA)
• Francia Linares, Costa Rican Food Bank
• Elena Mateo, Zero Waste Costa Rica
• Julia Sirvinskas, Winnow Solutions
• Mahesh Nakarmi, HECAF 360

FREE registration:
https://tinyurl.com/ZeroFoodWaste4-14-26

Organized by the Zero Waste International Alliance, Alianza Zero Waste Costa Rica and Zero Waste USA in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Zero Waste 2026.