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Join Race to Zero Waste and partners for the Zero Waste Forum & International Dialogue in person and online! The Forum will include five engaging days of zero waste collaboration, education, and fun, while building on conversations from the International Day of Zero Waste! This event includes the Zero Waste USA Intro to Zero Waste course, esteemed international speakers affiliated with the Zero Waste International Alliance, local Bay Area zero waste businesses and organizations, tours, a festival, and more! Mark your calendar for the family-friendly finale to the event: Zero Waste Fest: a cup-free 1-mile walk, water rides, Yoga, and education stations, all located at the West Bluff Picnic Area!April 2: Recology San Francisco Tour
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: 401 Tunnel Avenue in San Francisco 94134
Meet at 401 Tunnel Ave at 1pm at Recology's education center for a tour of Recology's Facility. The facility takes in residential and commercial trash, recycling, compost, and C&D waste. The tour will continue at Recycle Central where attendees can witness loads of residential recyclables being dumped and processed for market.
April 3rd: Join us for an Intro to Zero Waste course with our partner Zero Waste USA!
Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Details: Zero Waste USA The Introduction to Zero Waste class is a four-hour online class taught by Zero Waste USA board members or staff. During this class, participants will learn about Zero Waste principles and planning techniques for businesses, institutions, and communities. In addition, this class includes a small group project, quiz, and Certificate of Completion. Participants will participate in a short group project at the end of the class, followed by a quiz. Participants will complete an evaluation and receive a Certificate of Completion upon completing the class, quiz, and evaluation. This class aims to introduce the principles of Zero Waste to participants beginning their journey to learn about Zero Waste. The participants who should attend this class are young professionals, municipal employees, and individuals who want to advocate for Zero Waste in their community or business.
April 3rd: Mt. Sutro Open Space Reserve hike and tour of Simple Zero Waste Store. 2023 Sprint to Zero Waste Award winner!
Time: 2:00pm-5:30pm
Mt. Sutro Open Space Location: 10-165 Johnstone Dr. San Francisco, CA 94143
Simple Location: 1001 Stanyan St. San Francisco, CA 94117
Details: Lunch in the Presidio with zero waste friends. Leave the Presidio by taking the 43-bus line. Hike at Mt. Sutro Open Reserve Park. The group will all arrive at Simple Zero Waste Shop at 4pm for a tour, networking and presentation.
April 4th: IN PERSON AND ONLINE. Zero Waste Forum & International Dialogue, featuring Keynote Speaker Crystal Dreisbach, CEO, Upstream Solutions & Katie Patrick, CEO, Ecotopia
Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Location: Futures Without Violence Open Square the Presidio 100 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94129
Details: Listen to dynamic local, national and international speakers who work toward zero waste. Speakers will be talking about reuse, plastic pollution, grassroots efforts, data and technology, science, and other topics to solve the global waste crisis.
April 4th: Networking Reception, Awards & Plastic-Free Gallery
Time 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Futures Without Violence Gallery the Presidio 100 Montgomery St. San Francisco, CA 94129
Networking Reception & Gallery @ Futures for Plastic-free Art provided by Native America Fiber Program, light bites, silent auction, raffle, and exhibitors.
April 5th: IN PERSON AND ONLINE. Zero Waste Forum & International Dialogue featuring Keynote Speaker Alyssa Macy, CEO, Washington Conservation Action, and member of Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon.
Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Location: Futures Without Violence Open Square
The Presidio 100 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 94129
Details: Keynote Listen to dynamic local, national and international speakers who work toward zero waste. Speakers will be talking about reuse, plastic pollution, grassroots efforts, data and technology, science, and other topics to solve the global waste crisis.
April 6th: Zero Waste Fest!
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: West Bluff Picnic Area San Francisco
Cup-free 1 Mile Walk/Run near West Bluff Picnic Area, running shoe, reusable cup & water bottle donation drive, Yoga, education stations, silent disco, and enjoy paddle boarding and other water activities on the Bay provided by City Surf Project.
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100 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, United States
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