June 9th-15th
A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge Week
Did you know that the average household in the US wastes 35% of their food? And that annually, food waste in the US accounts for GHG emissions equivalent to 42 coal-fired power plants? (source: USDA) Combined, those two statistics add up to OPPORTUNITY! Join the Food Waste Challenge and learn how simple adaptations to how you shop, prepare, consume, and dispose of food can significantly contribute to reducing your carbon footprint and creating a more sustainable future!
Week of Action on
Food Waste
Learn why reducing your food waste is among the most critical actions you can take in your home to reduce our emissions. And spend the week getting tactical in key areas for waste reduction.
Plan
Learn how to plan waste out of your week.
Store
Get tips on how to set up your fridge and storage to avoid the “oh shoot” moments.
Cook
Learn about zero waste cooking and get some great kitchen tips.
Divert
We’ll all have food waste at some point, we’ll help you decide where it should go!
Systems
Policies and institutions shape what’s available, we’ll give you some ways to make your voice heard.
Challenge Prizes
How it works
Event Calendar
Week of Events
Sewing Workshop: Reusable Produce Bags & Clothing Repair
Sewing Workshop: Reusable Produce Bags & Clothing Repair
Join us for an A²ZERO Week reusable produce bag sewing workshop and clothing repair clinic on Monday, June 10th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. We'll have needles, thread and other materials and an instructor available to help you learn how to sew buttons, hems, rips and patches. All caught up on your repairs? Join...
Volunteer at Growing Hope
Volunteer at Growing Hope
During this volunteer opportunity Growing Hope will be specifically working in the compost area of their farm. This is where building new compost piles and turning old ones will take place. If you are interested in learning about compost either on a small scale or large scale, this is the opportunity for you!
Scrappy Snack Chat: Flavorful Ways to Fight Food Waste
Scrappy Snack Chat: Flavorful Ways to Fight Food Waste
This event will take place IN PERSON at Zingerman’s Greyline! In celebration of the City of Ann Arbor’s 4th Annual A2ZERO Week and in collaboration with ZeroWaste.Org and their food waste challenge, we are pleased to invite you to join us at Zingerman’s Greyline for a Scrappy Snack Chat. Together with our Deli Events team, ZeroWaste.Org, and local author...
Volunteer at Growing Hope
Volunteer at Growing Hope
During this volunteer opportunity, Growing Hope will be specifically working in the compost area of their farm. This is where building new compost piles and turning old ones will take place. If you are interested in learning about compost either on a small scale or large scale, this is the opportunity for you!
A²ZERO Climate Trivia Night
A²ZERO Climate Trivia Night
Free but RSVP Required Calling all trivia buffs and climate nerds! Come on out to A2ZERO Climate Trivia Night and see how you measure up.  Trivia Master Jeff LaRoux runs a fun and unique trivia night.  Bring your own team or join a team when you arrive. Venue has a full menu, so get there early and order your food and...
A2SF Annex
A2SF Annex
Live prize drawings for prizes from Roos Roast, Blom and C'Mon Betty will be at 7 pm (must be present to win). You'll get entries for every event you attended and action item you completed. Our gift certificate prizes will be announced then as well, but you don't need to be present to win. We...
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