Zero Waste Resources
Factsheets
Center for Sustainable Systems, University of Michigan:
U.S. Material Use
Municipal Solid Waste
U.S. Renewable Energy
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Multimedia
The Ice Cream Zoofari video, sponsored by Hope Services, Morgan Autism Center and the City of San José, demonstrates how composting and recycling at a public event educates attendees on the benefits of waste reduction.
A slide show presented to the Transportation and Environment Committee on August 18, 2008 summarizes recommendations for how to improve the Commercial Solid Waste program in San José.
This Zero Waste video introduces San José's Green Vision Goal # 5 and how the City is working with the business community, event organizers and large city facilities such as the airport and convention center to divert 100% of waste from our landfill.
Eco-Cycle's Zero Waste Systems in Boulder Colorado has an excellent 6 minute video introduction to zero waste and designing for the environment and sustainability.
Point of Return is an engaging and informative 17 minute video about the choices our communities are making about Zero Waste and how and where real recycling is going to happen.
Zero Waste Communities Slide Show was presented to the Palo Alto Zero Waste Task Force highlighting the opportunities for adopting a Zero Waste goal.
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Websites
Trash to Treasure describes how Green Waste Recovery, a Materials Recovery Facility in San José, successfully recovers recyclables from municipal solid waste (see page 74).
Grass Roots Recycling Network highlights Zero Waste programs, policies and examples of success stories.
Zero Waste International Alliance includes a list of communities internationally that have adopted Zero Waste as a goal and Zero Waste Business Principles.
Earth Resource Foundation has presentations posted from past Zero Waste Business conferences.
Zero Waste Business discussion group can provide assistance.
California Integrated Waste Management Board has a website that provides information on zero waste materials.
Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is a comprehensive overview of facts and figures on wasting and recycling in the U.S.
CRRA Global Recycling Council's White Paper highlights key issues and opportunities for communities seeking to conserve wastes as resources.
Computer TakeBack Campaign requires consumer electronics manufacturers and brand owners to take full responsibility for the life cycle of their products.
Clean Production Action promotes the use of products that are safer and cleaner across their life cycle for consumers, workers and communities.
U.S. Green Building Council promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
Zero Waste New Zealand Trust website includes an excellent manual on Zero Waste Community Planning.
ICLEI offers an online self-assessment tool for local sustainable development processes.
U.S. EPA cites the value of the recycling and reuse industry and provides tools to apply this information to promote recycling efforts in your area.
Californians Against Waste is leading the fight for new rules and legislation to help develop Zero Waste in the future.
The Zero Waste Task Force of Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Benito counties produced a Zero Waste Communities Strategy on how to create a Zero Waste Community.
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