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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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SUMMARY:Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Zero Waste USA is hosting a Networking Event on Tuesday\, May 12\, 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: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: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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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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