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Welcome to Our Zero Waste World Digital Summit
It is our great pleasure to welcome participants from around the globe to this free online event beginning November 4th, 2020.
Zero waste is a key that can unlock the pathway to a sustainable, flourishing future for humankind and all life on planet Earth.
This event will highlight zero waste success stories and hard truths, as well as local and global perspectives on key issues.
The programme will include presentations and live panel discussions available via the magic of the internet, and local events in Aotearoa New Zealand.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
Please register to receive zoom links for the live sessions
INSPIRE
LEARN
ACT
CONNECT
GET INVOLVED
The week-long summit programme will be made up of:
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Pre-recorded video presentations
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Live panel discussions
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Online workshops
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Online networking events
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In-person networking events (at this stage in Aotearoa New Zealand only)
It’s an opportunity to share lessons and inspire other, present research findings, gain recognition for your work and your organisation, get feedback on ideas and innovations.
We’d love to have presenters, panelists and workshop hosts from around the world, so if you feel you’ve got something valuable to share please fill out the submission form here.
SUMMIT THEMES
PRACTICAL
ZERO WASTE
At the end of the day, it’s doing
things differently that
creates change.
What actions have been effective
in bringing about a change
towards zero waste in your life,
community or country?
Waste education, rehoming,
reusing, recycling and
repurposing – small and large,
let’s hear about it.
DESIGN FOR
ZERO WASTE
Up to 80% of products’ environmental
impacts are determined at the
design phase.
What are some great examples of
zero waste design?
What role do legislation, regulation
and procurement have on
incentivising zero waste design?
ZERO WASTE
PEOPLE & CULTURE
This is a community full of smart, passionate people. Let’s celebrate
the people and values that drive this diverse community
What drives you towards a
zero waste future?
How do we empower consumers
to change from a make-use-waste
mindset to a zero waste one?
What is the role of zero waste in
creating a carbon positive future?