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11th Annual Zero Waste Conference 2026 is November 9-13!

Join us for a series of workshops, field trips and events that engage and inspire zero waste action, environmental justice and sustainability!

Schedule:

Monday, November 9

• Wasted: the Story of Food Waste + Zero-Waste Recipe Book Giveaway. 1:00 - 2:30pm, Library Fishbowl (rm 209). Documentary film screening and zero-waste recipe book giveaway. The film shows how some famous chefs make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system. While there, grab a copy of the zero-waste recipe collection, "No Bananas On the Boat." See this flyer for details.
• Foraging in the Forest. 3:00 - 4:30pm, CCAT Garden (if rain, CCAT library). Learn about and share local flora that is edible or provides medicinal qualities, as well as harvesting and processing techniques. Free tastings and testing! See this flyer for details.
• Reusable Office Supply Exchange. 8 - 5pm, NHW rm 216. Help yourself to free, lightly used classroom, office and art supplies! You can donate too. More info at R.O.S.E.
• At Home Waste Competition! Take a gallon zip-loc bag (or other large, clear bag) and write "Home Waste Competition" on the outside. Any waste that you do not actually recycle, compost or otherwise legitimately divert from the landfill from November 9-13 goes in the bag. No biohazards in the bag. The bag should be carried with you at all times (e.g., attached to the outside of your backpack). Share stories and pictures by posting on Instagram and tagging @wrrap_humboldt. Bring the bag to the Zero Waste Banquet on Friday for prizes and a chance to win a Garbo Kitchen Composter ($350 value). See this flyer for details.
• Campus Sustainability Bingo. Grab a Bingo card and venture around campus to discover the local initiatives, people, and places making a difference. From waste reduction and composting to eco-friendly transportation, see how sustainability shows up in everyday campus life. Complete your bingo card by adding photos, discover more about campus, and bring your final card (digital or paper) to the Zero Waste Banquet to enter our raffle for some amazing prizes! See this flyer for details and to get the Bingo card.

Tuesday, November 10

• UpCycle Jewelry Making with Bike Parts. 11:00 - 1:00pm, University Quad. Join the Bicycle Learning Center in making jewelry out of upcycled bike parts. Drop in anytime between 11-1pm. Tools and materials provided. Take home what you make! See this flyer for details.
• Creative Reuse Workshop. 1:00 - 2:30pm, Library Makerspace. Just in time for the holidays, join us for making garlands and other decorations using recycled and upcycled materials. Supplies and instruction provided and you get to take away your creations! See this flyer for details.
• Reusable Office Supply Exchange. 8 - 5pm, NHW rm 216. Help yourself to free, lightly used classroom, office and art supplies! You can donate too. More info at R.O.S.E.
• At Home Waste Competition! See Monday, November 9 event description for details.
• Campus Sustainability Bingo. See Monday, November 9 event description for details.

Wednesday, November 11

• Holiday - No events today, but you still can participate in:
• At Home Waste Competition! See Monday, November 9 event description for details.
• Campus Sustainability Bingo. See Monday, November 9 event description for details.

Thursday, November 12

• Root, Thread, Stitch. 12:00-6:00pm, Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery (BSS 104). Highlighting the work of Native American artists, this show focuses on Indigenous creations in fashion and adornment using a variety of materials, including those from the natural world. See this link for more information.
• Darwin's Finches - artwork by Eloisa Guanlao. 12:00-6:00pm, Reese Bullen Gallery, Art A 121. Ambrotypes of "stuffed" birds that compel the viewer to critically examine the myopia of nineteenth century positivist science that endures today as well as the benefits and pitfalls of technology on the circadian rhythm of living species. See this link for more information.
• Field Trip to Recology Recycling Facility. 1:00 - 2:00pm (field trip van departs at 12:30pm, tour starts at 1:00pm). Tour the recycling facility and see firsthand what happens to the items you put in your recycling bin. See this flyer for details. Space is limited, sign up here by 11/6 to reserve your spot!
• Patch 'n Mend. 2:00 - 3:00pm, Makerspace Library 205. Repair and rejuvenate your wardrobe with mending and custom made patches.  Some materials provided. Drop-in sessions - stop by for a short time or the full time to learn about the topic, work on an idea, or bring your own project. Questions? Makerspace@humboldt.edu 
• Climate Action Public Forum. 4:00 - 5:30pm, Goodwin Forum (NHE rm 102). Join us for a World Cafe style event to discuss and recommend goals, strategies and actions to reduce the university's carbon footprint and build resilience to climate change impacts. All are welcome! Bring your ideas! See this flyer for details.
• Weigh the Waste. Jolly Giant Commons. Green Campus will be on hand during dinner hours to help diners learn about solutions to food waste.
• Reusable Office Supply Exchange. 8 - 5pm, NHW rm 216. Help yourself to free, lightly used classroom, office and art supplies! You can donate too. More info at R.O.S.E.
• At Home Waste Competition! See Monday, November 9 event description for details.
• Campus Sustainability Bingo. See Monday, November 9 event description for details.

Friday, November 13

• Root, Thread, Stitch. 11:00am-2:00pm, Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery (BSS 104). Highlighting the work of Native American artists, this show focuses on Indigenous creations in fashion and adornment using a variety of materials, including those from the natural world. See this link for more information.
• Darwin's Finches - artwork by Eloisa Guanlao. 11:00am-2:00pm, Reese Bullen Gallery, Art A 121. Ambrotypes of "stuffed" birds that compel the viewer to critically examine the myopia of nineteenth century positivist science that endures today as well as the benefits and pitfalls of technology on the circadian rhythm of living species. See this link for more information.
• Zine Making Workshop. 11:00am-1:00pm, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology Buck House. Join CCAT to make and design your own zines!
• The Bokashi Method: Turning Food Scraps into Soil Amendment. 12:00 - 1:00pm, Art B room 102. Come learn about this ancient yet simple and cost effective technique to recycle organic waste, eliminate greenhouse gases and return carbon to the soil. Best of all, Bokashi works anywhere, any time and at nearly any scale! Senior Research Scientist Peter Overholser and Research Engineer Ryley Burton-Tauzer will also describe their work to scale up bokashi for commercial and light industrial purposes. See this flyer for details.
• Mending Cafe. 1:00-3:00pm, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology Buck House. Stop by CCAT with things that need mending and use their supplies to fix them up!
• Volunteer Friday. 10:00-12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology. Get your hands dirty gardening and working on community projects!
• Pollinator Nest Box Making Workshop. 3:30-5:00pm, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (Buck House). Tea, cocoa and building materials provided. Pollinators play a critical role in agriculture and balancing ecosystems. Come learn about pollinators and build your own bumblebee nest box! See this flyer for details.
• Reusable Office Supply Exchange. 8 - 5pm, NHW rm 216. Help yourself to free, lightly used classroom, office and art supplies! You can donate too. More info at R.O.S.E.
• Zero Waste Banquet. 6:00 - 9:00pm, Kate Buchanan Room (GSAC 225). FREE taco dinner includes presentation by Julio Martinez with OhSNAP! on food gleaning, keynote speaker Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy (Bio) and a Trashin' Fashion Show hosted by Green Campus and the Women's Resource Center. See this flyer for details.
• At Home Waste Competition! See Monday, November 9 event description for details.
• Campus Sustainability Bingo. See Monday, November 9 event description for details.