The Eighth Annual Zero Waste Week Took Place February 6 - 11, 2023!
Zero Waste Week is a celebration of zero waste practices like Reduce and Reuse and is a significant event as CVSan continues on its path towards the goal of zero waste by 2029. Zero Waste Week 2023 events presented by Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) included:
Reduce Wasted Food
Did you know that 40% of all food is wasted? That means wasted money, water, and resources. At two public events, CVSan provided over 660 silicone food huggers to 330 participants during the Reduce Wasted Food events in front of the Dollar Tree store. Participants learned about produce storage for longer fruit and vegetable life and were directed to additional resources, such as cvsan.org/Reduce. 
STEAM Projects for (Repurposed and Reused Materials)
CVSan coordinated a Science, Technology, Education, Art, and Math (STEAM) Kit project with supplies that would have otherwise been landfilled. Over 400 students from 15 classrooms in Castro Valley worked with supplies such as plastic straws and utensils, polystyrene, and metallic wrapping paper. Selected projects are on display at the Castro Valley Library through April.
Reuse > Single-Use (Reuse is Greater Than Single-Use)
CVSan provided over 340 reusable bamboo utensil kits to participants at the Reuse is Greater Than Single-Use events at Starbucks and Castro Valley High School (CVHS). Participants committed to refusing disposable utensils when ordering takeout and carrying their utensil kit in their backpack or car so that it is easily accessible. Single-use disposables contribute to pollution and are not recyclable.
Just Refill It!
CVSan spread awareness about bulk refill and container reuse with its Just Refill it! event and partnership with the Castro Valley Natural Grocery (CVNG). CVSan sponsored over $150.00 in discounts from CVNG’s liquid soap dispensers for customers during Zero Waste Week. Visit cvsan.org/Reuse for a list of Bay Area businesses with various types of bulk goods dispensers.
Thank you to everyone that joined us for Zero Waste Week 2023 to make it a success!
Over 1,100 people participated in CVSan's four Zero Waste Week events; this is the highest level of community participation yet, and shows the growing numbers of our community that are on the Path to Zero Waste!
Zero Waste Week Behaviors to Save You Money and Reduce Waste:
You can learn more about past Zero Waste week events and zero waste behaviors to save you money and reduce waste at the following pages:
Do It Yourself (DIY) Personal Care
Gleaning
Repair and Reuse
Recycled and repurposed projects
The Museum of Bad Design
Reusable Events
Zero Waste at Home
Zero Waste-Inspired Movies and Books
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