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Zero Waste Month Interview Series

As part of #ZeroWasteMonth, Race to Zero Waste is thrilled to announce our upcoming weekly interview series that will inspire and empower you to take action at all the intersections in your lives! We can't wait to bring you expert insights that will motivate you to courageously open conversations in your home, workplace, and community. With each conversation, we aim to shift the voice of public opinion towards a zero waste lifestyle.


We believe that small changes can snowball into impactful policy and system changes, that will make zero waste a convenient and automatic lifestyle for everyone. We invite you to join the conversation with us and be a part of this transformative movement. Let's work together towards reaching the finish line!


Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel to stay updated on our exciting weekly interview lineup during October 2024 and the National Zero Waste Conference in October!


Get ready for an incredible month of #ZeroWasteActions!

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2024 Interviews!

Global Zero Waste in South Florida at the National Zero Waste Conference

WEEK 1:  Thursday, October 3rd @ 9:45am PST www.zwconference.org 


Speakers:

  • Madeline Kaufman, Program Director, Debris Free Oceans, Zero Waste Miami Coalition
  • Richard Ramcharitar, Lead Organizer, Broward Clean Air
  • MacKenzie Marcelin, Climate Justice Director, Florida Rising

Greenwashing: Sorting through the Claims

WEEK 2: Thursday October 10th @ 11:00am to 12:00 pm PST

Free registration: https://bit.ly/3Moynyk


Speakers: 

  • Kristine Kubat, Executive Director, Recycle Hawaii
  • Ashleigh Hotz, Marketing Director, SmartSolve
  • Jenny Wendt, MRCTI 

e-Waste Solutions: Advocating for a Cleaner Future

WEEK 3: Thursday October 17th @ 12:00pm to 1:00pm PST. 

Free registration: https://bit.ly/3T9A7iF


Speakers: 

  • Jim Puckett, Founder and Executive Director, Basel Action Network (BAN)
  • Kathy Wall, Senior Planner, Zero Waste Marin 

Sustainable Farming, Zero Waste, and Climate Justice

WEEK 4: Thursday October 24th, @ 12:00 to 1:00 PM PST.

Free registration: https://bit.ly/3MyYZN7


Speakers: 

  • Stephanie Miller, Mystic Pine Farm
  • Tomika Bell, Choctaw Fresh Produce

Incineration: Starve the Monster

WEEK 5: Thursday October 31st, @11:00 AM - 12:00 PM  PST. 

Free registration: https://bit.ly/4g3bIFi 


Speakers: 

  • Shlomo Dowen, National Coordinator, United Kingdom Without Incinerators Network (@UKWIN_Network⁠)
  • Mike Ewall, Founder, Energy Justice Network (@energy_justice⁠)
  • Tracy Frisch, Zero Waste Warren County (@zerowastewarrenco⁠) and the Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls (@cleanairactionnetwork

2023 Collaborating Partners

2023 Interviews!

Global Plastics Treaty

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2023 #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series! In this interview, we explore the Global Plastics Treaty's role in addressing plastic pollution. We'll discuss its significance, community involvement, industry views, and actionable steps. Join us in the fight against plastic pollution!

Making Refill Happen

Welcome to Week 2 of the #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series! In this session, we'll focus on "Making Refill Happen: Foodware Codes/Health Codes." Join us as we discuss the importance of refill practices in the food industry, explore best practices, and tackle challenges. Engage with experts and advocates as we uncover the potential of refill initiatives and BYO campaigns for a sustainable future.

PFAS & To-Go Ware

Welcome to Week 3 of the 2023 #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series! In this interview, we delve into the topic of PFAS in to-go containers and the potential health risks associated with these chemicals. We will discuss the science behind #PFAS, the ways in which they can contaminate our food and water, and the steps that can be taken to reduce our exposure.

Building Equity into Coalitions

The 4th expert interview for #ZeroWasteMonth 2023 took place at the National Zero Waste Conference. 


More info about the National Zero Waste Conference at: www.zwconference.org   


Your hosts are Hayden Sloan & Daniella Menendez from Race to Zero Waste. 

2022 Interviews!

Grassroots Movements

Welcome to the first 2022  #ZeroWasteMonth interview! We discussed grassroots movements, zero waste, mobilization, and community needs with experts from Pennsylvania Resources Council, Society of Native Nations, and Start:Empowerment!

Community Empowerment

Welcome to the 2nd 2022 #ZeroWasteMonth interview! We talked about community empowerment, neighborliness, building coalitions, community-led movements, and getting folks involved! We were joined by expert guests from The South Baltimore Community.

Policy and Advocacy

Welcome to the 3rd 2022 #ZeroWasteMonth interview! We discussed policy-making, advocacy, how we got legislation through, and the waste management and environmental protections that we needed for a better future! We were joined by expert guests from Californians Against Waste, The National Stewardship Action Council, and Reusable SF.

Waste Colonialism

Welcome to the 4th and final #ZeroWasteMonth interview of 2022! During this interview we talked about the important topic of waste colonialism, waste imports and exports, problems of consumerism, and activism in affected communities. We were joined by experts from Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Cejad Kenya, and Fronteras Comunes.

2022 Collaborating Partners

2021 Interviews

Seeking more content? Be sure to explore the 2021 interviews
Action with Textiles with FABSCRAP & Regent ApparelReusables, Durables, Single-use Plastics with r.Cup & Eco RethinkCompost, Climate, and Carbon Sequestration with Kevin Drew & Darrell FreyAdvocacy & Policy Week with Estefania Arriaga & Sabrina Sabatini

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