Zero Waste Block Leaders

Overview

Local Zero Waste "Experts" To Answer Your Questions & Foster Neighborhood Efforts

Zero Waste Block Leaders are Zero Waste “experts” in your neighborhood, able to answer recycling and reuse questions; supply useful, concrete information on ways to reduce household waste; disseminate information about upcoming events, issues and offerings; and create neighborhood waste reduction projects.

Zero Waste Block Leaders

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Zero Waste Block Leader Commitment

• Reach out to your community to let them know you are a resource for them
• Answer recycling and reuse questions
• Share information about the Zero Waste system and how it relates to every day life
• Disseminate information about upcoming events, issues and offerings
• Relay community concerns to the City
• Foster neighborhood waste reduction projects (e.g., host a Zero Waste Party Pack - we'll help you!)
• Attend meetings twice a year for program updates, training, exchange of best practices and networking with other Zero Waste Block Leaders

Program Goals

• Increase community understanding of and engagement in Zero Waste practices
• Increase waste reduction, waste diversion and other Zero Waste efforts
• Improve the efficiency and efficacy of Zero Waste outreach and education
• Leverage resources by using existing community networks to share information between neighbors

For more information or to become a Zero Waste Block Leader email zerowaste@paloalto.gov or call (650) 496-5910.