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Dedicated to promoting waste-conscious living in North Carolina through inspiration, education, and action.

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Dedicated to promoting waste-conscious living in North Carolina through inspiration, education, and action.

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What does it mean to be Zero Waste?

It’s not really about a jar (seriously!).

Instead, think of Zero Waste as a goal to always being ‘Waste Conscious’. Becoming aware of the waste that we create, combined with the conscious effort to reduce it, is an empowering step to the reduction of overall waste in our communities. By moving ‘Toward Zero Waste’ together, we can decrease landfill space, our carbon footprint on the Earth, and have a positive effect on the environment and our future.

Our Zero Waste Vision:

Toward Zero Waste North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that envisions a state free of unnecessary waste, where individuals, families, businesses, and local governments are mindful of the resources they use, the waste they create, and emissions they produce; where reuse, refill, repair, composting, renewable energy, and zeroing emissions are the norm. We see a North Carolina where Zero Waste is no longer a concept, but the culture of our community!

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Upcoming Events

  • April Sewing Meetup Details

    April Makers Sewing Meetup

    April 18 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Sign up HERE! Join the Makers sewing meetup for the 2024 Reusable Bag Project! This is a great way to connect with other Toward Zero Waste community members, reduce waste, [...]

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    Earth Day 2024- Raleigh

    April 19 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    TZW will have a table at Raleigh's Earth Day! Explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages.  We will be showing a family-friendly [...]

  • Bearthday Flyer for the bearthday event for Raleigh City Farm

    Bearthday at Raleigh City Farm!

    April 20 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    TZW will have a table at Raleigh City Farm's Bearthday! The farm will celebrate their birthday and honor Earth Day. It's free to attend, and open to the public! Delicious [...]

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Looking for a way to support local North Carolina green business?

Greenish Neighbor and Toward Zero Waste are partnering to provide the NC Green Business Directory. Find out how you can support your local green businesses!

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Interested in becoming a maker?

Our makers group tackles zero waste by making their own, repurposing, repairing, and teaching others.

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See our new podcast series: Teens Talk Trash!

Our first episode discusses biomimicry in relation to sustainability.

You can also listen to this podcast on our new spotify account!

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Learn about our Community Groups

Join a TZW Community group in your area to share ideas, learn about local events, and discover volunteer opportunities.

Want to start moving your own community Toward Zero Waste, but don’t see a group in your area? Contact us to get started!