Mission
Develop zero waste policies and programs at the local and state levels. Advocate for a circular economy. Collaborate with other groups to promote environmental justice and fight climate change.
Chair
Ruth Abbe (San Francisco Bay Chapter)
Contact
zero.waste.committee@california.sierraclub.org
Meetings
Goals
- Advocate for local ordinances and state bills on zero waste.
- Develop public education programs, engage local communities and businesses.
- Collaborate with other groups to promote environmental justice and fight climate change.
Documents
State Legislation
Plastics
- Lawsuit Against the Coca-Cola Company, BlueTriton Brands and Niagara Bottling for Misleading Consumers by Labeling Their Plastic Bottles As “100% Recyclable”: Article and Press Release
- Single-Use Beverage Bottle Ban Tracker
- Balloon Ban Tracker
- Impacts of Microplastics
- NGOs' Sign-On Letters on Plastics Issues
- Grassroots Network Single Use Plastic Plus Subteam's Website
- Earth Month 2024: Plastics Toolkit
Foodware
- Foodware Policy Tracker
- Our Positions on Single-Use Plastic Foodware Bans
- Supporting and Opposing Comments on Single-Use Plastic Foodware Bans
Organic Waste and Methane Reduction
- Inflation Reduction Act/Infrastructure Investment & Job Act: Grants and Actions
- Senate Bill 1383: Proposal to Local Governments and Activist Toolkit
Storytelling/Writer Series
- Total Garbage by Edward Humes: Book Review by Sierra, Recording of Discussion with Humes and Event Recap & Call to Action
- Plastic Free July 2023: Recording of Storytelling Contest with Tips from Politico Reporter Dustin Gardiner and Sierra Editor in Chief Jason Mark, and Information from Sierra Club Chapters
- Movement Building Workshop with Bill McKibben
Resolutions
- Tips for Sustainable In-Person Events and Meetings: Common Features of 2023 Awarded Sierra Club Events
- Oppose Synthetic Turf: 2022 California's resolution and 2023 Council of Club Leaders' resolution
Others
- Public Entities’ Divestment Tracker and Exxon and Plastics
- Carbon Neutrality Pledge by Local Governments
- Trash Source Reduction & Prevention Proposal to Stormwater Agencies
- Zero Waste Policy and Guidance on Destructive Disposal
- Questionnaire to Political Candidates