WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance. The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste. A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity. Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and OUR WORK | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Industry Engagement & Research - ZWA’s work involves ongoing corporate consulting, industry working groups as well as in-depth research projects to identify and address barriers to zero waste in specific industry sectors and parts of the community. Partnering with industry, community and Universities we provide high-quality and actionable work that moves zero waste efforts forward. APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES US China Sustainable Development Center. In addition to our partners and members, ZWA works with a team of Associates who support the members and programs of the Zero Waste Alliance. Anne Peters has been active in waste diversion for over 30 years, and practices both locally in the Rockies and nationally. Ms. Peters provides project

management

BLOG | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE … For my first blog as the ED of the Zero Waste Alliance I figure I may as well jump in with both feet and get it out there right away - our community is not where it needs to be when it comes to our vision for and commitment to a future without waste. NORTHWEST COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP (CFL) RECYCLING PROJECT A group of sponsors that includes Bonneville Power Administration, Clark Public Utility District, Eugene Water and Electric Board, Metro Regional Government, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, PacifiCorp, and Portland General Electric, commissioned the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) to facilitate a multi-stakeholder group process to design a pilot PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something LIFE IS OUR ULTIMATE CUSTOMER: FROM LEAN TO SUSTAINABILITY "Life" is Our Ultimate Customer: From Lean to Sustainability Gary Langenwalter F or decades, Lean Manufacturing has been the best way to

run a manufac-

A SUSTAINABILITY VISION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INDUSTRY A Sustainability Vision for Automotive Services 4 June 2001 3. In order for a society to be sustainable, nature’s functions and diversity are not systematically impoverished by over-harvesting or other forms of ecosystem manipulation.

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance. The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste. A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity. Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and OUR WORK | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Industry Engagement & Research - ZWA’s work involves ongoing corporate consulting, industry working groups as well as in-depth research projects to identify and address barriers to zero waste in specific industry sectors and parts of the community. Partnering with industry, community and Universities we provide high-quality and actionable work that moves zero waste efforts forward. APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES US China Sustainable Development Center. In addition to our partners and members, ZWA works with a team of Associates who support the members and programs of the Zero Waste Alliance. Anne Peters has been active in waste diversion for over 30 years, and practices both locally in the Rockies and nationally. Ms. Peters provides project

management

BLOG | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE … For my first blog as the ED of the Zero Waste Alliance I figure I may as well jump in with both feet and get it out there right away - our community is not where it needs to be when it comes to our vision for and commitment to a future without waste. NORTHWEST COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP (CFL) RECYCLING PROJECT A group of sponsors that includes Bonneville Power Administration, Clark Public Utility District, Eugene Water and Electric Board, Metro Regional Government, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, PacifiCorp, and Portland General Electric, commissioned the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) to facilitate a multi-stakeholder group process to design a pilot PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something LIFE IS OUR ULTIMATE CUSTOMER: FROM LEAN TO SUSTAINABILITY "Life" is Our Ultimate Customer: From Lean to Sustainability Gary Langenwalter F or decades, Lean Manufacturing has been the best way to

run a manufac-

A SUSTAINABILITY VISION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INDUSTRY A Sustainability Vision for Automotive Services 4 June 2001 3. In order for a society to be sustainable, nature’s functions and diversity are not systematically impoverished by over-harvesting or other forms of ecosystem manipulation.

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of DIRECTIONS TO ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Our address is: World Trade Center, Building One 121 SW Salmon, Suite 210 Portland, OR 97204 (We are between Salmon & Taylor and First & Second streets). Directions. For Google Street Map directions from your location. Public Transportation EVENTS ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE The University of Oregon Sustainability Leadership Workshop Series.; The Oregon Solutions web page keeps an up-to-date listing of local events.; The Pollution Prevention Resource Center has a good listing also.; The US Green Building Council lists national green building events.; The Cascadia Region Green Building Council lists Northwest events.; Previous Events

EMBRACE YOUR WASTE

Being a relatively new entrant to the exciting and complex world of waste reduction one learning that has surprised me perhaps more than anything else is that many organizations and communities know relatively little about their waste stream. PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance | CREATING A PROSPEROUS EARLY EXPERIENCE WITH ISO 14001 CONTENTS THE NATURAL STEP 1 1 Zero Waste Alliance Early Experience with ISO 14001 and The Natural Step at Oki Semiconductor Manufacturing February 3, 2000 Larry

Chalfan former CEO

ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE NEWS Welcome from the ZWA Team. On behalf of all our ZWA staff and associates, I welcome you to the third edition of the Zero Waste Alliance News, a periodic online newsletter for our clients, businesses, agencies, academic institutions, and other partners, allies and contributors working to achieve sustainability through zero

waste approaches.

MEETING ONE: COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP RECYCLING PROJECT 6 12 Zero Waste Alliance Compact Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Project CFL Recycling Process • CFLs/tubes received in safety container • Crushed under negative pressure to capture gas WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance. The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste. A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity. Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and OUR WORK | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Industry Engagement & Research - ZWA’s work involves ongoing corporate consulting, industry working groups as well as in-depth research projects to identify and address barriers to zero waste in specific industry sectors and parts of the community. Partnering with industry, community and Universities we provide high-quality and actionable work that moves zero waste efforts forward. APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES US China Sustainable Development Center. In addition to our partners and members, ZWA works with a team of Associates who support the members and programs of the Zero Waste Alliance. Anne Peters has been active in waste diversion for over 30 years, and practices both locally in the Rockies and nationally. Ms. Peters provides project

management

BLOG | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE … For my first blog as the ED of the Zero Waste Alliance I figure I may as well jump in with both feet and get it out there right away - our community is not where it needs to be when it comes to our vision for and commitment to a future without waste. NORTHWEST COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP (CFL) RECYCLING PROJECT A group of sponsors that includes Bonneville Power Administration, Clark Public Utility District, Eugene Water and Electric Board, Metro Regional Government, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, PacifiCorp, and Portland General Electric, commissioned the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) to facilitate a multi-stakeholder group process to design a pilot PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something LIFE IS OUR ULTIMATE CUSTOMER: FROM LEAN TO SUSTAINABILITY "Life" is Our Ultimate Customer: From Lean to Sustainability Gary Langenwalter F or decades, Lean Manufacturing has been the best way to

run a manufac-

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

A SUSTAINABILITY VISION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INDUSTRY A Sustainability Vision for Automotive Services 4 June 2001 3. In order for a society to be sustainable, nature’s functions and diversity are not systematically impoverished by over-harvesting or other forms of ecosystem manipulation. WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance. The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste. A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity. Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and OUR WORK | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Industry Engagement & Research - ZWA’s work involves ongoing corporate consulting, industry working groups as well as in-depth research projects to identify and address barriers to zero waste in specific industry sectors and parts of the community. Partnering with industry, community and Universities we provide high-quality and actionable work that moves zero waste efforts forward. APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES US China Sustainable Development Center. In addition to our partners and members, ZWA works with a team of Associates who support the members and programs of the Zero Waste Alliance. Anne Peters has been active in waste diversion for over 30 years, and practices both locally in the Rockies and nationally. Ms. Peters provides project

management

BLOG | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE … For my first blog as the ED of the Zero Waste Alliance I figure I may as well jump in with both feet and get it out there right away - our community is not where it needs to be when it comes to our vision for and commitment to a future without waste. NORTHWEST COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP (CFL) RECYCLING PROJECT A group of sponsors that includes Bonneville Power Administration, Clark Public Utility District, Eugene Water and Electric Board, Metro Regional Government, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, PacifiCorp, and Portland General Electric, commissioned the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) to facilitate a multi-stakeholder group process to design a pilot PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something LIFE IS OUR ULTIMATE CUSTOMER: FROM LEAN TO SUSTAINABILITY "Life" is Our Ultimate Customer: From Lean to Sustainability Gary Langenwalter F or decades, Lean Manufacturing has been the best way to

run a manufac-

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

A SUSTAINABILITY VISION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INDUSTRY A Sustainability Vision for Automotive Services 4 June 2001 3. In order for a society to be sustainable, nature’s functions and diversity are not systematically impoverished by over-harvesting or other forms of ecosystem manipulation. ABOUT ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE The Zero Waste Alliance is a program of the International Sustainable Development Foundation. It is made up of business, university, government and individual members dedicated to helping organizations obtain the competitive and environmental advantages available from Zero Waste strategies. Figure 1 shows the relationships of the

members.

RESOURCES | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Zero Waste Alliance Webcast. September 10, 2012 Doug Woodring - The Plastic Disclosure Project. On The Path! Articles about innovative organizations, pratices and technologies that are helping to lead us down the path to a propsperous and inclusive future without waste. PUBLICATIONS, CASE STUDIES, ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Selected Presentations by ZWA Staff: Zero Waste - Key to Our Future: html / pdf: Green Chemistry - Pollution Prevention by Design JOBS ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE The Zero Waste Alliance occasionally has internship opportunities for those interested in sustainability and helping organizations become more sustainable. Internships are open to undergraduates, graduates, and graduate students, and we welcome all types of academic

backgrounds. No

WELCOME TO THE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ADVISOR TRAINING PROGRAM Next Class begins October, 2011. Register Now! Call Melanie at 503-541-7585 . See you there! PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE NEWSLETTERS Welcome to the ZWA newsletter archive. Use the links below to view our newsletters as web pages or downloaded PDF files. WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance | CREATING A PROSPEROUS MEETING ONE: COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP RECYCLING PROJECT 6 12 Zero Waste Alliance Compact Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Project CFL Recycling Process • CFLs/tubes received in safety container • Crushed under negative pressure to capture gas

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance. The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste. A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity. Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and OUR WORK | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Industry Engagement & Research - ZWA’s work involves ongoing corporate consulting, industry working groups as well as in-depth research projects to identify and address barriers to zero waste in specific industry sectors and parts of the community. Partnering with industry, community and Universities we provide high-quality and actionable work that moves zero waste efforts forward. RESOURCES | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Zero Waste Alliance Webcast. September 10, 2012 Doug Woodring - The Plastic Disclosure Project. On The Path! Articles about innovative organizations, pratices and technologies that are helping to lead us down the path to a propsperous and inclusive future without waste. APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES US China Sustainable Development Center. In addition to our partners and members, ZWA works with a team of Associates who support the members and programs of the Zero Waste Alliance. Anne Peters has been active in waste diversion for over 30 years, and practices both locally in the Rockies and nationally. Ms. Peters provides project

management

ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE NEWSLETTERS Welcome to the ZWA newsletter archive. Use the links below to view our newsletters as web pages or downloaded PDF files.

EMBRACE YOUR WASTE

Being a relatively new entrant to the exciting and complex world of waste reduction one learning that has surprised me perhaps more than anything else is that many organizations and communities know relatively little about their waste stream. WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance | CREATING A PROSPEROUS A SUSTAINABILITY VISION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INDUSTRY A Sustainability Vision for Automotive Services 4 June 2001 3. In order for a society to be sustainable, nature’s functions and diversity are not systematically impoverished by over-harvesting or other forms of ecosystem manipulation.

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance. The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste. A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity. Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and OUR WORK | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Industry Engagement & Research - ZWA’s work involves ongoing corporate consulting, industry working groups as well as in-depth research projects to identify and address barriers to zero waste in specific industry sectors and parts of the community. Partnering with industry, community and Universities we provide high-quality and actionable work that moves zero waste efforts forward. RESOURCES | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Zero Waste Alliance Webcast. September 10, 2012 Doug Woodring - The Plastic Disclosure Project. On The Path! Articles about innovative organizations, pratices and technologies that are helping to lead us down the path to a propsperous and inclusive future without waste. APPROACH ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Awareness Education. Zero Waste Alliance personnel provide education to businesses, government agencies and other organizations about current pathways and systems and opportunities of developing business and environmental strategies that work toward the elimination of PARTNERS & ASSOCIATES US China Sustainable Development Center. In addition to our partners and members, ZWA works with a team of Associates who support the members and programs of the Zero Waste Alliance. Anne Peters has been active in waste diversion for over 30 years, and practices both locally in the Rockies and nationally. Ms. Peters provides project

management

ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE NEWSLETTERS Welcome to the ZWA newsletter archive. Use the links below to view our newsletters as web pages or downloaded PDF files.

EMBRACE YOUR WASTE

Being a relatively new entrant to the exciting and complex world of waste reduction one learning that has surprised me perhaps more than anything else is that many organizations and communities know relatively little about their waste stream. WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance | CREATING A PROSPEROUS A SUSTAINABILITY VISION FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INDUSTRY A Sustainability Vision for Automotive Services 4 June 2001 3. In order for a society to be sustainable, nature’s functions and diversity are not systematically impoverished by over-harvesting or other forms of ecosystem manipulation.

WWW.ZEROWASTE.ORG

www.zerowaste.org

RESOURCES | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE Zero Waste Alliance Webcast. September 10, 2012 Doug Woodring - The Plastic Disclosure Project. On The Path! Articles about innovative organizations, pratices and technologies that are helping to lead us down the path to a propsperous and inclusive future without waste. CONTACT ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Zero Waste Alliance One World Trade Center 121 SW Salmon Street, Suite 210 Portland, OR 97204. 503-279-9383 Telephone 503-279-9381 Fax.

info@zerowaste.org

PUBLICATIONS, CASE STUDIES, ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Selected Presentations by ZWA Staff: Zero Waste - Key to Our Future: html / pdf: Green Chemistry - Pollution Prevention by Design BLOG | CREATING A PROSPEROUS AND INCLUSIVE FUTURE … For my first blog as the ED of the Zero Waste Alliance I figure I may as well jump in with both feet and get it out there right away - our community is not where it needs to be when it comes to our vision for and commitment to a future without waste. SUPPORT ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Donations. Donations represent an important and fundamental component of The Zero Waste Alliance’s support structure. The Zero Waste Alliance gladly accepts donations from individuals and organizations in support of our work. JOBS ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE The Zero Waste Alliance occasionally has internship opportunities for those interested in sustainability and helping organizations become more sustainable. Internships are open to undergraduates, graduates, and graduate students, and we welcome all types of academic

backgrounds. No

NORTHWEST COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMP (CFL) RECYCLING PROJECT A group of sponsors that includes Bonneville Power Administration, Clark Public Utility District, Eugene Water and Electric Board, Metro Regional Government, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, PacifiCorp, and Portland General Electric, commissioned the Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) to facilitate a multi-stakeholder group process to design a pilot PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE 1 GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER AND HENRY FORD: PIONEERS OF ZERO WASTE by John Ferrell Today, George Washington Carver is remembered, if at all, as a kindly scientist who did "something WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE Welcome to the Zero Waste Alliance | CREATING A PROSPEROUS

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WELCOME TO THE ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE The Zero Waste Alliance (ZWA) has a clear and simple vision: a prosperous and inclusive future without waste.  A future without waste and toxics is not just a dream; it’s a necessity.  Waste reduces the effectiveness of our roofing marketing and businesses, increases pressures on the natural environment and harms the vitality of our communities by promoting zero waste and offering alternatives, to commonly wasted products like dairy.  It does not have to be this way; waste is the result of a broken process. Fortunately, this is a process that can be fixed. At ZWA we work with industry and communities to build markets, attack barriers, share experiences and disperse our vision.  We leverage more than a decade of experience, intellectual assets and the ability to bridge business, government, academics and non-governmental organizations. Our expertise helps us build awareness of existing opportunities and advance industry and community capacity to successfully implement zero waste strategies. ZWA’s Visionary Goal Strives for: * Zero Waste of Resources - materials, roof replacement materials

, and

less waste of money

* Zero Waste in Production Activities – recycling, reclamation,

sourcing

* Zero Waste in Product Life – go to market, use, end of life * Zero Emissions – air, soil, water, solid and hazardous * Zero Use of Toxics – processes and products * Zero Waste in New Home Development To pursue our vision of a future without waste, the Zero Waste Alliance works with a wide range of industry, government, community, nonprofit and higher education organizations.  Our work strives to: promote open engagement, work through a whole systems approach, model nature and pursue highest use for all materials, work with versus against the market and lastly, avoid negative discourse and transform roofers, industry and communities through positive change. Change is not easy and requires help from everyone including, teachers, judges, builders, contractors, roofing companies

, Tesla

auto body shops, TMS specialists

, police

officers, digital marketing agencies

, the government,

students and so many more. Through everyones efforts we know we can create positive change for the entire world, everyone just needs a push in the right direction.