Education

Zero waste is a paradigm shift and a new way of thinking about the environment and the economy.

Our educational programs and content help people connect the dots between their actions, larger systems, and our planet. We focus heavily on providing tangible actions that people can take so people feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.

This year we’ll develop a student challenge and improve our systems for continued learning.

Organizing

The movement for zero waste is broad and there are tons of great people working on solutions.

Live Zero Waste supports people, orgs, and businesses doing great work by providing organizing resources, web services, and putting on events like the Trash Talk Tour and Summer Fest Extravaganza that celebrate all the different ways people are working towards zero waste.

We can’t solve everything on our own! We need strong public policy to back our initiatives, provide basic services,  and to shape norms around waste.

We work closely with city governments to push for policy solutions like universal composting.

This year we’re targeting state level policies like Extended Producer Responsibility that offer systemic solutions and hold corporations accountable.

Questions

Live Zero Waste is a 501(c)3 registered in the state of Michigan. If you have further questions please feel free to reach out to info@zerowaste.org.

Is my donation tax deductable?

Yes! Live Zero Waste is a 501(c)[3] nonprofit. We’ll send you a donation receipt for your records and you can claim the donation on your taxes.

How will my donation be used

We use donated funds to pay for things like keeping our website online, building out resources for individuals and businesses, and outreach initiatives to spread the word about zero waste. We’re also looking for opportunities to further expand our operation; if you are interested in making a major gift please reach out to info@zerowaste.org.

Why give to Live Zero Waste?

Live Zero Waste works across the globe to support individuals and organizations on their journey to zero waste. By supporting us, you’re helping create a sea change in how our culture thinks about and consumes resources.