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 Businesses & Institutions is the focus on Wednesday, October 25 and Zero Waste Communities on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

  • Full Conference: $150
  • Zero Waste USA and ZWIA Affiliates: $100
  • Students: $75
  • Speakers, Sponsors and Volunteers: Gratis

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Conference Topics Include:

  • Circular Economy and Zero Waste
  • Zero Waste and Climate Change
  • Ocean Plastics
  • World Cleanup Day
  • Organics Out of Landfill
  • Zero Waste Hierarchy of Highest and Best Uses
  • Zero Waste Culture Change
  • Zero Waste Lifestyles
  • Reduce, Rethink, Redesign
  • Product Policies
  • Zero Waste Certification
  • Zero Waste Plans
  • Zero Waste for Industry, Business and Institutions
  • Right Sizing Service
  • Contracting Best Practices
  • Market Development and Infrastructure
  • How to Recycle Right
  • Good Green Jobs
  • Social Equity and Workers Dignity
  • Dual vs. Single Stream
  • Save As You Throw