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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste Class
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Zero Waste (IZW) is a four-hour online (Zoom) introductory class hosted and taught by Zero Waste USA board members and staff. During this class\, students will learn about Zero Waste principles\, the Zero Waste International Alliance’s (ZWIA) Zero Waste Hierarchy\, and the international\, peer-reviewed definition of Zero Waste. Students will also be introduced to Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities. Upon completion of the class\, students will receive a quiz\, an evaluation\, and a certificate of completion. \nTuesday\, June 30\, 2026 \nZoom Class \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $100.\nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $50.\nGroup Discounts and Scholarships are available. \nQuestions: email amanda@zerowasteusa.org  \nBy registering for this class\, you agree to receive email communication from Zero Waste USA. \nClick here to register! \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste-class/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T100000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Zero Waste Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Zero Waste Planning Course is designed to deliver in-depth instruction on tools used in Zero Waste Planning. In addition\, participants will learn how to understand Material Characterization studies and standard metrics used in Zero Waste planning. Participants will get instructions on Zero Waste USA’s planning toolkit\, which precedes the advanced tools. The advanced Zero Waste planning tools taught in this course include the Diversion Potential and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Analysis and the Cost Estimate Tool. There is no homework or quizzes\, but plenty of supplementary reading materials are located in the Canvas classroom. A Certificate of Completion is issued after the class. \nThis course is intended for those who work directly on creating Zero Waste plans. During this class\, advanced Zero Waste planning concepts and tools are taught. Excel skills are required. The Introduction to Zero Waste Class or Zero Waste Associates Course is the prerequisite. \nThis class is taught online via Zoom \nMay 7 & 14\, 2026\, from 10 am – 1 pm Pacific Time. \nREGISTER HERE \nClass Outline: \n\nZero Waste Principles\nMaterial Characterizations Studies\nMetrics\n\nDiversion Rate\nPer Capita Generation\nTons Going to Destructive Disposal\n\n\nZero Waste USA Community Planning Toolkit\nCommon Zero Waste Initiatives\nZero Waste Analysis – Diversion Potential and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Analysis\nCost Estimate Tool\n\nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $150.\nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $100.\nGroup and Student Discounts are available. \nQuestions: email amanda@zerowasteusa.org  \nBy registering for this class\, you agree to receive email communication from Zero Waste USA. \nClick here to register! \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/advanced-zero-waste-planning-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Zero Waste Planning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T133000
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Associate Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Zero Waste Associates (ZWA) Course teaches participants how to use the Zero Waste USA toolkits for Zero Waste planning for businesses\, institutions\, or communities. \n \nZero Waste Associates Course \nREGISTER HERE \nInstructors: Ruth Abbe\, Chrise de Tournay Birkhahn\, and Amanda Rice Waddle \nGuest Speakers from Zero Waste USA and other organizations. \nDates: February 26\, 2026 – April 30\, 2026; ZOOM (link will be provided after registration) \nClass Dates – 5 Thursday Classes: \n\n2/26/2026\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n3/5/2026\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n3/12/2026\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n3/26/2026\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n4/30/2026\, 10 am – 2 pm PT / 1 pm – 5 pm ET\n\nCourse Description: \nThe Zero Waste Associates (ZWA) Course teaches participants how to use the Zero Waste USA toolkits for Zero Waste planning for businesses\, institutions\, or communities. This course includes 12 hours of instructive time during the first four classes plus time for discussion and questions at the end of each class. This course teaches participants the basic information about Zero Waste\, the benefits of creating Zero Waste systems\, and the eight steps to becoming Zero Waste. It also teaches students how to use the Zero Waste USA toolkits for business\, institution\, and community planning. This class prepares the participants to use the Zero Waste USA Toolkits for their planning projects and as professionals or advocates working to create Zero Waste systems. \nAfter the final class on March 26th\, the participants will work on a planning project for four weeks. During the April 30th class\, participants present their planning project (PowerPoint presentation) to fellow students\, instructors\, and guests. \nParticipants will take an open-book examination after the Project Presentation Class. They will have two weeks to complete this. \nPrerequisite: Introduction to Zero Waste Class. Participants registered for the Zero Waste Associates course that have not taken Zero Waste USA’s Introduction to Zero Waste class must watch a recorded version. \nClass Requirements: Students must attend all classes\, complete assignments\, participate in a planning project\, present their planning project\, and use and submit the Zero Waste USA toolkit. Students must also pass the examination with an 80% or higher and complete the evaluation. Assignments include 2-5 hours a week of watching videos\, reading\, and completing the Zero Waste USA toolkit. \nClass Goal and Outcome: This course is designed for Zero Waste professionals who want to advance their knowledge and expertise in Zero Waste planning. Participants will gain knowledge and experience using the Zero Waste USA planning toolkit and be prepared to work with their municipality\, business\, or institution on Zero Waste. \nParticipants who complete this course will be certified as a Zero Waste Associate by Zero Waste USA.  \nQuestions: Email amanda@zerowasteusa.org \nRegister today:  \n$350 – General Registration \n$300 – Zero Waste USA Affiliates \nGroup discounts and two-for-one registrations are available. \nBy registering for this course\, you agree to receive communications from Zero Waste USA. \nClick here to register! \n  \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/zero-waste-associate-course/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zero Waste Associates Course,Zero Waste Education
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste Class • June 2024!
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour online class with a thirty-minute break taught by Zero Waste USA board members or staff. Participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities during this class. In addition\, this class includes a small group project\, quiz\, and Certificate of Completion. Wednesday\, June 12th\, 2024\, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm PT (Virtual). \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $100.\nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $50.\nGroup Discounts and Scholarships are available. \nQuestions: email amanda@zerowasteusa.org  \nBy registering for this class\, you agree to receive email communication from Zero Waste USA. \nClick here to register! \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste-class-june-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zero Waste USA":MAILTO:admin@zerowasteusa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T130000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Zero Waste Planning Class
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Zero Waste Planning Course is designed to deliver in-depth instruction on tools used in Zero Waste Planning. The advanced Zero Waste planning tools taught in this course include the Diversion Potential and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Analysis and the Cost Estimate Tool. Participants will get hands-on experience using these tools. \nClass Outline: \n\nZero Waste Analysis – Diversion Potential and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Analysis\nCost Estimate Tool\n\nPrerequisite: Completing the Zero Waste Associate Course is required before taking this Advanced Zero Waste Planning class.  \nClass Goal and Outcome: Knowledge of Zero Waste Advanced Planning techniques communities need to plan for Zero Waste and track success. \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $100.\nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $75.\nGroup discounts are available. \nClick here to register! \nQuestions: email amanda@zerowasteusa.org  \nBy registering for this course\, you agree to receive communications from Zero Waste USA. \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/advanced-zero-waste-planning-class/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Zero Waste Planning,Zero Waste Education
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste Class • April 2024!
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour in-person class taught by Zero Waste USA board members and staff. This class is taught on Day One of the Zero Waste Forum in San Francisco hosted by Race to Zero Waste. During this class\, participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities. In addition\, this class includes a small group project and Certificate of Completion. Wednesday\, April 3\, 2024\, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm PT (in-person). \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $125.\nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $85. \nQuestions: email amanda@zerowasteusa.org  \nBy registering for this class\, you agree to receive email communication from Zero Waste USA. \nClick here to register! \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste-class-april-2024/
LOCATION:Futures Without Violence\, 100 Montgomery St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240201T090000
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UID:1324-1706778000-1706792400@zerowasteusa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste • February 2024!
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour online class taught by Zero Waste USA board members or staff. Participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities during this class. In addition\, this class includes a small group project\, quiz\, and Certificate of Completion. Thursday\, February 1st\, 2024\, 9am – 1pm PT (Virtual). \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $100.\nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $50.\nGroup Discounts and Scholarships are available. \nQuestions: email amanda@zerowasteusa.org  \nBy registering for this class\, you agree to receive email communication from Zero Waste USA. \nClick here to register! \nIs your organization interested in becoming a Zero Waste USA Affiliate? \nClick here to get more information (affiliate webpage) \nClick here to apply to be a Zero Waste USA Affiliate. \nEmail Amanda with questions. \n 
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste-february-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste,Zero Waste Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T130000
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UID:1269-1699434000-1699448400@zerowasteusa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour online class taught by Zero Waste USA board members or staff. During this class\, participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities. In addition\, this class includes a small group project\, quiz\, and Certificate of Completion. Wednesday November 8th\, 9am – 1pm PT (Virtual).
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste,Zero Waste Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T130000
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UID:1064-1695204000-1695819600@zerowasteusa.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Zero Waste Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced Zero Waste Planning Course is designed to deliver in-depth instruction on tools used in Zero Waste Planning. Participants will get instruction on all of Zero Waste USA’s planning tools\, which precede the advanced tools. The advanced Zero Waste planning tools taught in this course include the Diversion Potential and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Analysis along with the Cost Estimate Tool. Class meets for two days – September 20 and September 27\, from 10am to 1pm pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/advanced-zero-waste-planning/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Zero Waste Planning,Zero Waste Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230808T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230808T130000
DTSTAMP:20230418T160800Z
CREATED:20230418T160744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T160800Z
UID:981-1691485200-1691499600@zerowasteusa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour online class taught by Zero Waste USA board members or staff. During this class\, participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities. In addition\, this class includes a small group project\, quiz\, and Certificate of Completion.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste,Zero Waste Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230622T143000
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UID:976-1687428000-1687444200@zerowasteusa.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Zero Waste  **CANCELED**
DESCRIPTION:**This class is canceled. We are offering this same event on August 8th** \nThe Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour online class taught by Zero Waste USA board members or staff. During this class\, participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses\, institutions\, and communities. In addition\, this class includes a small group project\, quiz\, and Certificate of Completion. (30 minute lunch break for this class\, hence 4.5 hours.)
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/introduction-to-zero-waste-june-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Introduction to Zero Waste,Zero Waste Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230524T143000
DTSTAMP:20230418T162610Z
CREATED:20230418T162520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T162610Z
UID:990-1684922400-1684938600@zerowasteusa.org
SUMMARY:Zero Waste for Businesses and Institutions
DESCRIPTION:This class teaches participants how to get a business or institution on the path to Zero Waste. Participants will learn about the nine points of generation\, case studies\, and best practices to get to Zero Waste. Business and Institution Zero Waste Planning tools will be taught also. This is an interactive four-hour online (zoom) class taught by Zero Waste experts. (30-minute lunch break\, hence 4.5 hours.)
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/zero-waste-for-businesses-and-institutions/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zero Waste Education,Zero Waste for Businesses and Institutions
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