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SUMMARY:Planning an Onsite Composting Facility: A Practical Webinar Worth Your Time
DESCRIPTION:Wondering whether onsite composting is realistic for your organization? Join us June 9 at 10am Pacific for a virtual session with Betsy La Force of Green Mountain Technologies. She’ll cover the fundamentals of small-scale decentralized composting and bring them to life with case studies from institutions like Rutgers\, the Food Bank of Dayton\, and the Miami Nation.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/planning-an-onsite-composting-facility-a-practical-webinar-worth-your-time/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Join Captain Charles Moore: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (Viewing 1)
DESCRIPTION:Join Save The Albatross Coalition (STAC) for a compelling presentation on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch\, led by Captain Charles Moore\, the researcher who discovered it. Captain Moore will make a short presentation. There will be a short documentary produced in collaboration with the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)\, followed by an open discussion. The film chronicles his 20-year research journey with the Algalita Marine Research and Education team\, exposing the devastating accumulation of 80\,000 metric tons of plastic and the toll that microplastic “toxic confetti” takes on marine ecosystems and human health. \nSave The Albatross Coalition is a program of Zero Waste USA.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/join-captain-charles-moore-the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-viewing-1/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Save The Albatross Coalition (STAC)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Sparnicht":MAILTO:chris@zerowasteusa.org
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SUMMARY:Zero Food Waste Webinar: Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation
DESCRIPTION:Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation \nThe Zero Food Waste Coalition is a national effort to inform and influence U.S. food waste policy at the federal\, state\, and local levels with the goal of reducing food waste by 50% by 2030. \nMembers include the Northern California Recycling Association\, Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic\, National Resources Defense Council\, World Wildlife Fund\, ReFED and many state and local organizations working on these issues. \nFREE registration:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/ZeroFoodWaste6-12-26 \nNCRA Zero Food Waste June 2026 \n 
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/zero-food-waste-webinar-get-the-latest-on-federal-state-zero-food-waste-legislation/
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SUMMARY:Join Captain Charles Moore: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (Viewing 2)
DESCRIPTION:Join Save The Albatross Coalition (STAC) for a compelling presentation on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch\, led by Captain Charles Moore\, the researcher who discovered it. Captain Moore will make a short presentation. There will be a short documentary produced in collaboration with the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS)\, followed by an open discussion. The film chronicles his 20-year research journey with the Algalita Marine Research and Education team\, exposing the devastating accumulation of 80\,000 metric tons of plastic and the toll that microplastic “toxic confetti” takes on marine ecosystems and human health. \n(This second viewing is offered at a strategically earlier time in order to appeal to global community members outside our official time zone.) \nSave The Albatross Coalition is a program of Zero Waste USA.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/join-captain-charles-moore-the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-viewing-2/
CATEGORIES:Save The Albatross Coalition (STAC)
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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:20260820T100000
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste for Businesses and Institutions • August 2026!
DESCRIPTION:This class teaches participants what Zero Waste is and how to get your business or institution on the path to Zero Waste. It also teaches how to achieve Zero Waste for Businesses and institutions that have adopted aspirational Zero Waste\, sustainability\, circular economy\, or resiliency goals. This class introduces the steps to develop Zero Waste plans for businesses and Institutions and includes valuable information about how Zero Waste can be implemented and achieved. \nParticipants will learn about Zero Waste principles and the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) definition and hierarchy. In addition\, the instructors will review the nine points of generation in businesses and institutions\, case studies\, and best practices to get to Zero Waste. Participants will learn how to use the Zero Waste USA business and institution planning tools during this class. Participants will also learn about the Zero Waste planning process and important initiatives all businesses and institutions need to reach Zero Waste. \nThis is an interactive four-hour online (zoom) class taught by Zero Waste experts. After completing the class and quiz\, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Zero Waste USA. \nClass Outline: \n1. Zero Waste Definition and Principles\n2. Zero Waste Business and Institution Drivers and Benefits\n3. Case Studies and Best Practices\n4. Essential Principles: Leadership\, Procurement\, Training\, and Education\n5. Zero Waste Operations: Nine Points of Generation\, Zero Waste Audits\, Contracts\, Right-Sizing\n6. Zero Waste Planning\, Stakeholders\, and Initiatives\n7. Zero Waste USA Planning Tools for Businesses and Institutions\n8. Zero Waste Recognition and Certification Programs \nInstructors:\nRuth Abbe\, Gary Liss\, and Richard Anthony \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $125.\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/zero-waste-for-businesses-and-institutions-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Zero Waste Education,Zero Waste for Businesses and Institutions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zero Waste USA":MAILTO:admin@zerowasteusa.org
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SUMMARY:Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Zero Waste USA is hosting a Networking Event on Thursday\, August 27\, 2026\, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PT / 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm ET. The event is free. \nWe invite current and prospective members of Zero Waste USA Affiliate Organizations\, as well as former\, current\, and future students\, to join us on Zoom for a Networking Event. Zero Waste USA holds three Networking Events a year\, and we invite our affiliates\, students\, and interested individuals to attend. The Networking Event includes a guest speaker\, an overview of Zero Waste USA programs\, and time for general questions and interaction. Networking Events are held on Zoom. Registration is required. \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/1528/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Zero Waste Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The National Zero Waste Conference is an annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners. \nZero Waste Businesses & Institutions is the focus on Wednesday\, October 21\, and Zero Waste Communities on Thursday\, October 22\, 2026. \n\nEarly Bird Price\, $150 (March 2 – July 31)\nGeneral Admission\, $200 (after July 31)\nZero Waste USA and ZWIA Affiliates\, $100\nStudents\, $50\n\nEmail zwconference@zerowasteusa.org with questions.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/national-zero-waste-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Zero Waste Conference
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