Learn how to get your business, institution, or community to Zero Waste! The Zero Waste Associates Course teaches about the eight steps to Zero Waste, how to use the Zero Waste planning toolkits, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. This course includes 12 hours of instruction, discussion time, homework, a planning project, an exam, and an evaluation. Dates: 3/13/2025, 3/20/2025, 3/27/2025, 4/3/2025, & 5/1/2025 Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Pacific Time. Cost: Regular Admission $350; Zero Waste USA Affiliate $300. Group discounts are available. Location: Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxJwTjWK Email [email protected] with questions.
Zero Waste USA
Environmental Services
Inspiring communities to embrace and achieve Zero Waste.
About us
Major hub of the broad and diverse Zero Waste movement, Zero Waste USA’s mission is to facilitate the transition to a just world without waste, promote the Zero Waste brand – No Burn, No Bury, No Toxics, and insure it is not diluted by short term interests. We collaborate with a wide variety of groups and individuals across the globe to organize events and projects – local, regional, national and international, offer resources, tools and strategies, provide a sophisticated training and recognition program and maintain a network of speakers and organizers able to assist communities and advocates in the pursuit of Zero Waste. We are funded by volunteers, grants, sponsorships, trainings and project fees.
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http://www.zwusa.org
External link for Zero Waste USA
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1996
- Specialties
- Training and Zero Waste
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San Francisco Bay Area, US
Employees at Zero Waste USA
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Gary Liss
President at Gary Liss & Associates
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Sue Beets-Atkinson
Global VP, Sustainability at SBM Management Services, LP
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Portia M. Sinnott
Zero Waste Consultant and Advocate working with NCRA, ZWUSA, ZW Action - Sonoma County and Community Bikes
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Patrick Owens
Climate Tech, Regenerative Materials, Board Advisor, Principal Consultant, EPR, Lean Start-Up Advisor, TRUE Advisor, Zero Waste USA Associate
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Learn how to get your business, institution, or community to Zero Waste! The Zero Waste Associates Course teaches about the eight steps to Zero Waste, how to use the Zero Waste planning toolkits, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. This course includes 12 hours of instruction, discussion time, homework, a planning project, an exam, and an evaluation. Dates: 3/13/2025, 3/20/2025, 3/27/2025, 4/3/2025, & 5/1/2025 Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Pacific Time. Cost: Regular Admission $350; Zero Waste USA Affiliate $300. Group discounts are available. Location: Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxJwTjWK Email [email protected] with questions.
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Zero Waste USA offers two robust online classes where participants will learn planning techniques for businesses, institutions, and communities. ☑️Zero Waste Associates Course - This certification course includes 12 hours of instruction time, guest speakers, reading materials, homework, a group planning project, an exam, and an evaluation. Completing all materials earns certification as a Zero Waste Associate from Zero Waste USA. The prerequisite is the Introduction to Zero Waste Class. 💻️Advanced Zero Waste Planning Course - This course is intended for those who work directly on creating Zero Waste plans for businesses, institutions, or communities. During this class, advanced Zero Waste planning concepts and tools are taught. Excel skills are required. The prerequisite is the Introduction to Zero Waste Class or Zero Waste Associates Course. Details are here: https://lnkd.in/gAqxdDPs Email [email protected] with questions #zerowaste #zerowasteeducation #education #online
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Learn how to get your business, institution, or community to Zero Waste! The Zero Waste Associates Course teaches about the eight steps to Zero Waste, how to use the Zero Waste planning toolkits, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. This course includes 12 hours of instruction, discussion time, homework, a planning project, an exam, and an evaluation. Dates: 3/13/2025, 3/20/2025, 3/27/2025, 4/3/2025, & 5/1/2025 Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Pacific Time. Cost: Regular Admission $350; Zero Waste USA Affiliate $300. Group discounts are available. Location: Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxJwTjWK Email [email protected] with questions.
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🌍✨ The Call for Speakers is OPEN!! 🌍✨ 💥Submit a Speaker Proposal today for the National Zero Waste Conference. Zero Waste USA is hosting this online conference via Zoom on October 22-23, 2025. https://lnkd.in/eFHAgqkK 🎉We want to hear about your Zero Waste program implementation, policy success, or infrastructure expansion! Full panel submissions are encouraged! 👏We will have keynote, plenary, and concurrent sessions on Zero Waste businesses, institutions, and communities. 💻Submit your speaker proposal today, and join us in October on Zoom. Email questions to [email protected]
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Registration and the Call for Speakers are open for the 2025 National Zero Waste Conference, which will be held October 22-23, 2025. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gt9jFtYj Call for Speakers: https://lnkd.in/eFHAgqkK #zerowaste #zerowastebusiness #zerowastecommunity #networking #education #conference #reduce #reuse
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🌍✨ Join us at the Zero Waste Forum by Race to Zero Waste! Connect with thought leaders, explore innovative solutions, and learn actionable ways to reduce waste and embrace sustainability. Let's work together to create a future where every resource counts. ♻️ Ready to race to zero waste? We sure are! #ZeroWasteForum #RaceToZeroWaste
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Join us at the Zero Waste Forum. There are in-person and virtual options. Register today! https://bit.ly/ZWForum25
Join us for Zero Waste Week March 30th-April 3rd in Hollywood, Florida, featuring the Zero Waste Forum! This year's focus, "Protecting, People, Wetlands, and the Economy", showcases zero waste topics that are important in South Florida. Of particular interest are conversations on reducing food waste, improving compost infrastructure, supporting Zero Waste businesses, and advocating for alternatives to waste incineration. You can join online or in person April 1st and 2nd, 2025. Register today! https://bit.ly/ZWForum25 Thank you to our generous sponsors! Zero Waste USA, SCS Engineers, The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), KnowBe4, The Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA), Bay Area Bin Support , Zero Waste Associates, Waste Advantage Magazine, and Fertile Earth Worm Farm. Interested in sponsoring? Please contact us. . . . . #zerowaste #racetozerowaste #zerowasteforum #2025 #florida #policy #incineration #foodwaste #compost #wetlands #hollywood #conference #register #registernow #zerowasteweek
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Learn how to get your business, institution, or community to Zero Waste! The Zero Waste Associates Course teaches about the eight steps to Zero Waste, how to use the Zero Waste planning toolkits, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. This course includes 12 hours of instruction, discussion time, homework, a planning project, an exam, and an evaluation. Dates: 3/13/2025, 3/20/2025, 3/27/2025, 4/3/2025, & 5/1/2025 Time: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm Pacific Time. Cost: Regular Admission $350; Zero Waste USA Affiliate $300. Group discounts are available. Location: Zoom Register here: https://lnkd.in/gxJwTjWK Email [email protected] with questions.
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Zero Waste USA offers two robust online classes where participants will learn planning techniques for businesses, institutions, and communities. ☑️Zero Waste Associates Course - This certification course includes 12 hours of instruction time, guest speakers, reading materials, homework, a group planning project, an exam, and an evaluation. Completing all materials earns certification as a Zero Waste Associate from Zero Waste USA. The prerequisite is the Introduction to Zero Waste Class. 💻️Advanced Zero Waste Planning Course - This course is intended for those who work directly on creating Zero Waste plans for businesses, institutions, or communities. During this class, advanced Zero Waste planning concepts and tools are taught. Excel skills are required. The prerequisite is the Introduction to Zero Waste Class or Zero Waste Associates Course. Details are here: https://lnkd.in/gAqxdDPs Email [email protected] with questions #zerowaste #zerowasteeducation #education #online
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