2025 Interviews!
Zero Waste Month: Public Outreach & Education at Zero Waste Station Pop-Ups
Race to Zero Waste has used their award-winning Zero Waste Station Pop-Ups at events and public spaces across the San Francisco Bay Area to teach people about how to reduce waste and where their discards go: recycling, compost, and landfill. Through public education and hands-on sorting, they achieve waste diversion on-site, while providing practical knowledge that can be applied at home.
Note: The YouTube link will be added here after the recording of this panel interview has been received from the National Zero Waste Conference.
Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 1:45-2:45 p.m. ET
Registration link: zwconference.org
Zero Waste Month: Zero Waste Baby
Every child deserves a healthier start and a cleaner planet. Welcoming a new baby is a moment of joy and celebration for the entire family, but it can also carry a significant environmental footprint. Week 5 of the 2025 #Zero Waste Month Interview Series, Zero Waste Baby, highlights how raising a baby more sustainably is not only possible but also deeply rewarding.
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Hear from Race to Zero Waste's very own Zero Waste Baby moms, Myrna Gold and Teresa Bradley!
Register now to be part of the live conversation:
Date: Wednesday, October 29th
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. PT. / 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.
Zero Waste Month: Youth-Led Community Advocacy
Think one person can’t make a difference? Think again. Week 3 of the 2025 #Zero Waste Month Interview Series, Youth-Led Community Advocacy, is a candid and welcoming exploration of how young people are standing up for their future and transforming their communities. From climate justice and food access to cleaner neighborhoods and more sustainable ways of living, youth everywhere are leading grassroots efforts that make a real difference in people’s lives.
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Hear from youth leaders Lael Kylin Judson of Rural Roots Louisiana, Anagha Iyer of the Broward Sierra Group Junior Team, and Deepa Lama of the Kalpavaatika Society Nepal.
Zero Waste Month: Back to Basics
Watch Week 2 of the 2025 #Zero Waste Month Interview Series and go Back to Basics!
Remember when we used to wash and reuse jars, patch jeans instead of tossing them, and eat real food off real plates? That was not a zero waste trend. That was just life. Back to Basics is all about restoring the simple, beneficial habits that once kept our homes, our bodies, and the planet clean and cared for.
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Hear from Rebecca Prince-Ruiz OAM, the Founder of Plastic Free July, Thomasina Joseph, the Community Engagement Coordinator for Clean Green Neighborhood Alliance, and Stacy Savage, Founder & CEO, Zero Waste Strategies.
Zero Waste Month: Kickoff Conversation
Replay Week 1 of the 2025 #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series as we kick off the conversation on Zero Waste Month!
Hear from Marti Morato-Hil about the Go Zero Waste App, which provides an easy way to track your waste-reduction actions and see your progress over time, and from Lael Giebel from KnowBe4 to share her thoughts on getting businesses involved in zero waste.
Connect with fellow zero waste enthusiasts to get inspired to take action this October. We're excited to learn your plans!
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2024 Interviews
Global Zero Waste in South Florida at the National Zero Waste Conference
Welcome to Week 1 of the 2024 #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series!
This conversation kicked off our series live from the National Zero Waste Conference, highlighting inspiring community-led efforts in South Florida. Our speakers shared how they are driving change through policy, outreach, and grassroots organizing—all with a zero waste lens. From beaches to the ballot, this session shed light on how local actions can have global impact. Coming soon!
Greenwashing: Sorting through the Claims
Week 2 of the 2024 #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series explored how to spot and challenge greenwashing. Our expert panel unpacked misleading marketing tactics and shared tools to help consumers and advocates identify genuine environmental efforts. We dove into certifications, case studies, and laws that aim to hold companies accountable for their claims.
e-Waste Solutions: Advocating for a Cleaner Future
In Week 3 of our 2024 Interview Series, we tackled the growing challenge of electronic waste. This session explored how communities, policymakers, and recyclers are working to address e-waste through innovation, repair culture, and stronger regulations. Speakers shared practical ways to advocate for better systems—and reduce your own tech footprint.
Sustainable Farming, Zero Waste, and Climate Justice
Week 4 featured voices from the frontlines of food justice and regenerative agriculture. We discussed how zero waste intersects with Indigenous foodways, small-scale farming, and climate resilience. The speakers brought powerful perspectives on land stewardship, food access, and the critical need to support local producers who are protecting both people and planet.
Incineration: Starve the Monster
To close out the 2024 #ZeroWasteMonth Interview Series, Week 5 focused on the hidden dangers of incineration and so-called “waste-to-energy” solutions. Our panel of international experts and local organizers exposed the health and environmental costs of burning waste—and offered real alternatives that prioritize justice, health, and circularity.
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