On the Path to Zero Waste
All events are Pacific Time.
Hear firsthand from eco-heroes Dan Brown and Marvin Hayes as they share their innovative strategies in our "Case Studies in Community Composting" virtual meeting on January 2024 at 10 am Pacific.
Participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses, institutions, and communities. There will be a small group project, quiz, and Certificate of Completion.
Zero Waste USA is hosting a Networking Event on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 12 pm - 1pm PT / 3pm - 4pm ET. The event is free. We invite current and prospective Zero Waste USA Affiliate Organization members and former, current, and future students to join us on Zoom for a networking event. We...
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...
The Advanced Zero Waste Planning Course is designed to deliver in-depth instruction on tools used in Zero Waste Planning.
Zero Waste USA is hosting a Networking Event on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT / 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET. The event is free. We invite current and prospective Zero Waste USA Affiliate Organization members and former, current, and future students to join us on Zoom for a...
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...
Nora Goldstein, Craig Coker - This collaborative webinar will dive deep into the latest strategies for organics diversion and their role in reducing methane emissions from landfills.
Cultivating Sustainability and Profit Discover how farms and farm-allied ventures are tapping into the growing compost market to boost their sustainability and profitability. This webinar explores innovative composting strategies, market opportunities, and best practices that are transforming agricultural waste into valuable resources, helping farmers to diversify their income streams while contributing to environmental stewardship.
A city facing mounting landfill challenges transforms them into opportunities through smart partnerships. That's exactly what's happening in Albany, NY, where an innovative coalition of local government, small businesses, and non-profits is writing a new chapter in community-driven sustainability. Their efforts are not just extending landfill life – they're saving taxpayers millions in future costs...
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. Zero Waste Associates Course REGISTER HERE Instructors: Ruth Abbe, Chrise de Tournay Birkhahn, and Amanda Rice Waddle Guest Speakers from Zero Waste USA and other organizations. Dates: February 29, 2024 –...
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...