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
Conference Topics Include:
- Zero Waste Systems Thinking
- Strengthening Zero Waste Efforts with EPA Programs and Resources
- Zero Waste Businesses
- Let’s Get Sustainable – Reduction & Reuse Strategies
- Zero Waste Certification
- Immersive Zero Waste Environments
- Taking Your Zero Waste Audits and Circularity Practices to the Next Level
- Schooled in Zero Waste
- Changing Consumer Behavior to Achieve Zero Waste Goals
- Decarbonizing the Waste Industry through Data
- Leveraging Technology to Expedite a Zero Waste Economy
- Baltimore’s Path to Zero Waste
- Zero Waste Communities
- Alternative Economy Research with Deep Dives into Fashion and Celebrations
- Building Equity into Coalitions
- Environment & Health
- Overcoming Hurdles in Passing Zero Waste Legislative Bills
- Success Stories from Profitable Reuse Enterprises
- Update on the Plastics Treaty
- Equity in Zero Waste Policies and Programs
- Zero Waste Culture Change
- Food Waste Reduction & Surplus Food Recovery