National Zero Waste Virtual Conference/

Organiser: Zero Waste USA

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Date

Date:

2 October, 2024
Organiser

Organiser:

Zero Waste USA
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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.

2024 Conference Topics Include:

  • Using AI and Zero Waste Solutions to Divert Reusable Furniture from Landfills
  • Moving the Zero Waste Needle in K-12 Schools and Universities
  • Zero Waste in the Trenches: Case Studies for Corporate Challenges
  • Reuse Works Anywhere: Success Stories of Reuse in Food Service and Arenas
  • How Technology and Data are Changing the Landscape
  • Unique Approaches to Achieving a Circular Economy
  • Community Approaches to Reducing Wasted Food
  • Best Practices in Local Government Planning, Programs, Procurement
  • State and Regional Programs for Supporting Zero Waste Communities
  • Zero-Waste Living and Improved Financial Well-being in Underserved Communities
  • New Strategies in Reuse and Deconstruction
  • Zero Waste as Carbon Reduction Accelerator

 

Day 1 • October 2

Start Time Event
7:45 AM
Start Time • Networking and Zoom Assistance
8:00 AM
Opening • Welcome
8:15 AM
Plenary #1 • Zero Waste R(Evolution): Transitioning from Obscurity to Ordinary
9:00 AM Keynote #1 • Debunking the Myths of Recycling and Reprocessing in Global & Local Systems
9:30 AM
Plenary #2 • Using Zero Waste Solutions and Technology to Divert Reusable Furniture from Landfills
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Concurrent AM

  • Track A – Moving the Zero Waste Needle in K-12 Schools and Universities
  • Track B – How Zero Waste Businesses are Resolving “Tricky” Issues for Waste Reduction
  • Track C – Got Plastic? Innovative Strategies to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
11:45 AM Sponsor Showcase & Networking
12:15 PM Keynote #2 Gen ZW: It’s Here – It’s Now: Are You Ready?
12:45 PM Concurrent PM

  • Track A – Zero Waste Professional Development: Where to Get It and What to Expect
  • Track B – How Technology and Data are Changing the Landscape of Zero Waste
  • Track C – Zero Waste Solutions for Hospitality, Event, and Other Large Venues
1:45 PM
Plenary #3 • Reuse Works Anywhere: Success Stories of Reuse in Food Service and Arenas
2:45 PM
Plenary #4 • Unique Approaches to Achieving a Circular Economy
3:45 PM
Next Steps • Highlights and Key Takeaways from the Day
4:00 PM
Happy Hour • with Sponsors & Partners

Day 2 • October 3

Time
Event
7:45 AM Start Time
8:00 AM Welcome & Opening
8:15 AM Keynote #1 • Burning Injustice – Stanislaus County’s Path to Zero Waste
8:45 AM Plenary #1 • Exploring the Climate/Zero Waste Connection
9:45 AM Concurrent AM 

  • Track A – International Zero Waste Systems
  • Track B – Salvage This! Designing Reuse Economy Systems
  • Track C – Zero Waste in South Florida
  • Track D – Navigating Sustainability in the Fashion Industry
10:45 AM Break
11:00 AM Keynote #2 • The Global Plastics Treaty, Co-optation of Circularity and the Need for Local Zero Waste Action
11:30 AM Plenary #2 • How States Are Helping Communities Move Toward Zero Waste
12:30 PM Sponsor Showcase & Networking
1:00 PM Concurrent PM 

  • Track A – Challenging Plastics Preemption Laws
  • Track B – The Power of Tech in Litter Abatement
  • Track C – Food Waste Reduction and Surplus Food Recovery
  • Track D – Zero Waste Behavior Change
2:00 PM Open Space Discussions
3:00 PM Plenary #3 • Is Circular Economy Part of Zero Waste?
4:00 PM Closing
4:05 PM Happy Hour with Sponsors & Partners

 

 

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