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Zero Waste Associate Course 2026
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...
ZWIA Zero Food Waste Workshop
From Food Waste to Circular Food Systems: Global Solutions for a Zero Waste Future Tuesday, April 14th • 8:30 to 10:30 am PDT Every year, the world wastes nearly one billion...
Advanced Zero Waste Planning
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...
Networking Event
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...
Introduction to Zero Waste Class
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...
National Zero Waste Conference 2026
The National Zero Waste Conference is an annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners. Zero Waste Businesses & Institutions is the focus on Wednesday, October 22, and Zero Waste Communities on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
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The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.
Zero Waste Business is the focus on Day 1 and Zero Waste Communities on Day 2. Stay tuned for details regarding the next Conference.