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Zero Waste Month Interview Series

As part of #ZeroWasteMonth, Race to Zero Waste is excited to share that our 2025 weekly interview series is in the works! Each week in October, we’ll bring you timely conversations with experts and changemakers who are driving the shift toward a zero waste future.


These interviews are designed to inspire action at every level—from your home and workplace to your broader community. Together, we’ll explore how small, everyday changes can ripple into systemic transformations that make zero waste living more accessible and achievable for all.


While this year’s themes are still being developed, one thing is certain: the voices, stories, and solutions we’ll highlight will help move the conversation forward and ignite meaningful change.


Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on the full interview lineup and other exciting #ZeroWasteMonth content, including highlights from the National Zero Waste Conference this October.


Let’s make October 2025 a month of powerful #ZeroWasteActions—together, we’re racing toward a waste-free world!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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. 

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2022 Interviews

Seeking more content? Be sure to explore the 2022 interviews
Grassroots Movements with experts from Pennsylvania Resources Council, Society of Native Nations, and Start:Empowerment!Community Empowerment with expert guests from The South Baltimore Community Land Trust, Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN), and the Energy Justice Network. Policy and Advocacy with expert guests from Californians Against Waste, The National Stewardship Action Council, and Reusable SF.Waste Colonialism with 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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