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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:ZWIA Zero Food Waste Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From Food Waste to Circular Food Systems:\nGlobal Solutions for a Zero Waste Future\nTuesday\, April 14th • 8:30 to 10:30 am PDT\nEvery year\, the world wastes nearly one billion tonnes of food\, contributing significantly to biodiversity loss\, food insecurity\, and climate change. Reducing food loss and waste requires collaboration across sectors. This webinar brings together international organizations\, innovation leaders\, food recovery networks\, and technology providers to explore solutions that support the transition to zero waste food systems.\nTopics: \n\nWhat is Zero Waste?\nFood Loss\, Composting Right\, and Innovative Markets\nPreventing Food Loss and Food Waste: Case Studies and Innovations\nFood Recovery and Redistribution\nArtificial Intelligence and the Future of Food Waste Prevention\n\nSpeakers: \n\nLinda Norris Waldt\, US Composting Council\nRuth Abbe\, Zero Waste USA\nPete Pearson\, World Wildlife Fund\nVirginia Fernández-Trapa\, UN Tourism\nElena Mateo\, Zero Waste Costa Rica\nDavid Jackson\, Winnow Solutions\nLaura Brenes\, Costa Rica Food Loss Network (RedPDA)\nFrancia Linares\, Costa Rican Food Bank\nMahesh Nakarmi\, HECAF 360\, Nepal\nMadeline Keating\, NRDC Food Matters Program.\n\nFREE registration:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/ZeroFoodWaste4-14-26 \nOrganized by the Zero Waste International Alliance\, Alianza Zero Waste Costa Rica and Zero Waste USA in recognition of the United Nations International Day of Zero Waste 2026.
URL:https://zerowasteusa.org/event/zwia-zero-food-waste-workshop/
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