2026
Zero Waste Symposium

May 7, 2026 • 8 am – 5 pm

SOMO Village, Rohnert Park

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Photos of speakers and attendees at the 2025 symposium.

Mission

The Zero Waste North Bay Symposium empowers communities, businesses, and individuals to take action for a sustainable future through education, collaboration, and innovation, driving impactful change in waste reduction and environmental stewardship.

Vision

We envision a future where zero waste is a reality, driven by redesign, reduce, reuse, rot, and recycle. Through our symposium, we create an inclusive platform that bridges knowledge and action, inspiring individuals and organizations to build a sustainable world.

 2026 Sponsors

Recology Sonoma Marin

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WM Redwood Landfill, Inc.

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

Sonoma Public Infrastructure (formerly TPW)

R3 Consulting Group

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2026 Keynote Speaker

Get ready to hear from inspiring speakers who are leading the way in creating a waste-free future. They’ll share simple solutions, powerful ideas, and practical steps to help us all take action toward a more sustainable world.

Keynote Spotlight

Susan Collins is President of the Container Recycling Institute and has worked on recycling and sustainability issues for more than 30 years. She leads CRI’s research and works with environmental organizations, activists and governments around the world to educate on the benefits of packaging recycling. Ms. Collins has testified before the legislatures of 13 U.S. states and territories and has been quoted in dozens of US and local newspapers. She is a former board member and Treasurer of the National Recycling Coalition and the California Resource Recovery Association. She holds degrees in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University and Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).
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Susan Collins
Container Recycling Institute

2025 Speakers

Get ready to hear from inspiring speakers who are leading the way in creating a waste-free future. They’ll share simple solutions, powerful ideas, and practical steps to help us all take action toward a more sustainable world.

Keynote Spotlight

Alejandra Warren brings a grounded, intersectional approach to sustainability — from global policy to community action.
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Carol Grzych
The Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners
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Brock Dolman
Occidental Arts & Ecology Center

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Testimonials

The Symposium is the most informative and fun event for any Zero Waste professional or passionate community member in the North Bay.
2024 Attendee
My eyes were thoroughly opened...there are ways to heal the earth and be a conscientious member of the planet that I hadn't even thought of before. It is wonderful being surrounded by people who care and are knowledgeable on how we can move forward!
Kelly Conrad
Farm to Pantry
An extraordinary gathering of like minded community, professionals and activists working for necessary changes to care for the planet we plan to live on for generations ahead. I wouldn't miss this event!
2024 Attendee
This is my second year attending and I learn so much from the speakers and other attendees! The world of zero waste is wide and the topics all reflect this.
Dawna Mirante
Refill Mercantile
I thought it might have been just a just a conference and the thought of sitting all day through all the speakers seemed like alot and then I was fascinated by all the speakers who were entertaining and uplifting. I did not want to take a break! I also love meeting many others in the sustainability community and thought it was coordinated in a very fun way!
2024 Attendee
The Zero Waste Symposium is an event I look forward to every year, they do a great job bringing together sustainability enthusiasts from all different industries with the goal of working toward a better world!
Samantha Smith

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About Zero Waste North Bay

Zero Waste North Bay is committed to advancing waste reduction and sustainability in the region. Through education, advocacy, and community collaboration, we work to create a circular economy that minimizes waste and protects our environment.
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