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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.
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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.
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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 learn 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. \nThursday\, January 28\, 2027 \n12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern Time \nOnline Class held on Zoom \nCost:\nGeneral Registration – $100. \nZero Waste USA Affiliates – $50. \nStudent – $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
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SUMMARY:Zero Waste Associate Course 2027
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: March 4\, 2027 – April 29\, 2027; ZOOM (link will be provided after registration) \nClass Dates – 5 Thursday Classes: \n\n3/4/2027\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n3/11/2027\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n3/25/2027\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n4/1/2027\, 10 am – 1:30 pm PT / 1 pm – 4:30 pm ET\n4/29/2027\, 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 April 1st\, the participants will work on a planning project for four weeks. During the April 29th 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 \n$200 – College/University Student \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.
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