It’s Plastic Free July!
Join us for Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is an initiative that began in Australia in 2011 as an effort to help people reduce the amount of plastic they encounter on a day-to-day basis. It has now grown into the Plastic Free Foundation, a global non-profit. Plastic Free July is a challenge and an […]
Request for Information and Quotes: Community Workshops
Request for Information and Quotes: Community Workshops Zero Waste Marin has released a Request for Information and Quotes (RFI/Q) for community workshops and engagement on zero waste topics. Zero Waste Marin is seeking experienced and qualified entities to host workshops and/or community events to engage diverse communities across Marin. Workshops and/or community engagements will focus on […]
May 17, 2025: Point Reyes Toxic Away Day!
May 17, 2025: Toxic Away Day in Point Reyes! A free Toxic Away Day event is coming to Point Reyes on Saturday, May 17th, 2025! Residents can drop off household hazardous waste such as paints, chemical cleaners and pesticides, e-waste, batteries, and light bulbs. A maximum disposal limit of 15 gallons of liquids or 125 […]
Call for Student Artists!
Call for Student Artists: The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) is a unique opportunity for student artists in Sonoma and Marin counties to expand their existing creative practice by working with materials that would have otherwise gone to the landfill to create an impactful body of work. Inspired by Recology’s […]
Bring Your Own Cup Campaign!
New Bring Your Own Cup Campaign! Do you want to reduce single-use waste and help promote reusables at your business? Zero Waste Marin has created a window decal and a register counter card for businesses to voluntarily display. The goal is to increase the use of reusables and decrease landfill waste. The window decal reminds […]
Pilot Program: Food Dehydrator Pilot
Pilot Program: Free Food Dehydrator Zero Waste Marin is running a pilot program with Mill to make recycling your food scraps easier. What is Mill? Mill is a food dehydrating bin that shrinks food scraps by 80% and turns them into nutrient-rich grounds that can be easily emptied into your regular curbside compost bin. Why […]
Reusable Foodware Pilot at Thursday Civic Center Farmers Market
Reusable Foodware Pilot Program at the Thursday Civic Center Farmers’ Market Zero Waste Marin is excited to announce the launch of a pilot program to bring reusable foodware to the Thursday Civic Center Farmers’ Market! In collaboration with the Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) and Sparkl Reusables, this program will work with prepared food vendors […]
Christmas Tree Recycling Information 2024
Christmas Tree Recycling Information 2024 Click on the English or Spanish flyers below to learn more about how to recycle your Christmas tree at the end of the season! Download the English version of the Christmas Tree Recycling Flyer (pdf) Descargue la versión en español del folleto sobre reciclaje de árboles de Navidad (pdf)
Reduce Holiday Waste: Give the Gift of Great Memories!
Reduce Holiday Waste: Give the Gift of Great Memories! Did you know that according to the EPA, Americans generate 25% more trash during the period between Thanksgiving and New Years’? This adds up to an additional 1 million pounds of waste created during the holiday season. Read on for what you can do to help […]
Upcoming Repair Fair: Saturday 12/7!
Upcoming Repair Fair: Saturday 12/7/24! Join Zero Waste Marin, Reuse Alliance, and the Marin County Free Library program for a Repair Fair! Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: 12pm – 3pm Location: South Novato Library, 931 C St, Novato What is a repair fair? Repair Fairs are events where community members can bring in an item in need of repair […]
