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Zero Waste Principles and Practices Certification

This program is issued jointly by CRRA and SWANA and is administered as part of the SWANA Certification Program recognized throughout the United States and Canada.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE FALL COURSE - OCTOBER 3-7, 2022, CLICK HERE


For over 40 years CRRA has been a leader in Zero Waste education in California.  Now, joining forces with SWANA, CRRA offers a new professional development course that will certify professionals in Zero Waste Principles and Practices throughout North America.

This course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of rapidly emerging public and private sector Zero Waste programs and the key principles that support these programs. The course also provides tools to help draw together aspects of existing programs and new efforts into community-specific Zero Waste Programs.

The Zero Waste Principles & Practices certification course is a joint undertaking of SWANA and the California Resource Recovery Association. CRRA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies. SWANA, with its work in 45 chapters across the United States and Canada, is committed to educating professionals working in the industry and to moving the industry as a whole from a focus on solid waste management to resource management.

Content and Approach

The Zero Waste Principles & Practices course encompasses a broad overview of Zero Waste principles and practices in 10 modules covering public policy, programs, technology and measurement:

  • Introduction to Zero Waste, including a survey of different definitions and perspectives
  • What’s In Your Waste Stream?
  • Upstream, Midstream and Downstream: understanding Zero Waste strategies as they affect each stage of product lifestyles
  • Collections Options
  • Processing Technology Options
  • Managing Organics
  • Public Venues and Challenging Materials
  • Changing Behavior through Education and Outreach
  • Financing and Funding
  • Contracting and Partnerships

The course provides many opportunities for discussion among instructors and participants. It draws on current materials and examples from outside the published manual and engages students in several in-class exercises.

The Zero Waste Principles and Practices Certification is issued jointly by CRRA and SWANA and is administered as part of the SWANA Certification Program recognized throughout the United States and Canada.

Individuals and employers who will benefit from Zero Waste Principles and Practices Certification:

  • Municipal and tribal recycling and solid waste professionals

  • Recycling and solid waste services providers

  • Consultants and contractors serving the recycling sector

  • Business and municipal sustainability professionals

  • Zero Waste and sustainability community advocates

  • Private and public sector policymakers

  • Private/non-profit business sustainability professionals.

This course focuses on developing community-specific Zero Waste plans for reducing, reusing, and recycling materials found in municipal solid waste (MSW) generated from residential, commercial and institutional sources.

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Upcoming events

  • Prevention, Reuse and Repair Technical Council Monthly Call

    • 23 Nov 2021
    • 22 Nov 2022
    • 11 sessions
    • Conference Call
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    Prevention, Reuse and Repair Technical Council Monthly Call

    Calls are held quarterly on the 4th Tuesday of the noted month, from 10:00am to 11:00am. Call-in details provided after registration.

    For more details on the TC, please visit http://www.crra.com/crra-technical-councils


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  • Local Agency Technical Council Monthly Call

    • 13 Jan 2022
    • 11 Aug 2022
    • 8 sessions
    • Conference Call
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    Local Agency Technical Council Monthly Call

    Calls are held monthly on the 2nd Thursday of the noted month, from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Call-in details provided after registration.

    For more details on the TC, please visit http://www.crra.com/crra-technical-councils


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  • Household Hazardous Waste Technical Council Monthly Call

    • 17 May 2022
    • 15 Nov 2022
    • 7 sessions
    • Conference Call
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    Household Hazardous Waste Technical Council Monthly Call

    Calls are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the noted month, from 9:00am to 10:00am. Call-in details provided after registration.

    For more details on the TC, please visit http://www.crra.com/crra-technical-councils


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  • 46th Annual CRRA Conference and Tradeshow

    • 06 Sep 2022
    • 09 Sep 2022
    • THE SEABIRD * OCEANSIDE, CA
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    Each year, the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) organizes one of the most comprehensive and informative conferences dedicated to resource management issues in California and beyond. CRRA is well known for its training and educational offerings since the early 1970s. The Annual Conference and Tradeshow attracts over 500 individuals annually and showcases an estimated 30 sessions each year with over 100 industry experts as presenters.

    This year's event will be a hybrid, available live as well as online via streaming. All speakers will be presenting live from Oceanside.

    **COVID-19 proof of vaccination or proof a negative PCR test 72 hours before date of attendance is required for all attendees in Oceanside.


    Important Dates:

    • May 31, 2022 – Early Bird Deadline
    • August 16, 2022 - Last day to purchase online and last day to pay by check (check must be received in our offices no later than August 18, 2022)
    • September 6-9, 2022 – Onsite registration, subject to a $50 on-site processing fee (not including special events)


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    Members receive a discount on CRRA Annual Conference registration rates, as well as discounts to many other industry events (to receive the discount, you must first join CRRA and then log in to receive member conference rates). Click here for membership details.


    CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY

    • Send written cancellation requests to California Resource Recovery Association, 915 L Street, Suite C-216, Sacramento, CA 95814 or by email to lauren@crra.com. Cancellation requests will not be accepted by phone.  
    • Cancellations requests received by June 1, 2022 will receive a 100% refund, less a $50 per person processing fee. 
    • Cancellation requests received between June 2 and by July 30, 2022 will receive a 50% refund, less a $50 per person processing fee. 
    • Cancellations requests received after July 30, 2022 will not be refunded. 
    • “No shows” will not be refunded.  
    • Cancellation reimbursement payments will be processed four to six weeks after August 30, 2022. 
    • Substitutions are allowed. If substituting a non-member for a member registration, non-member rate increase will apply.

    PAYMENT INFORMATION

    • Payments by check for Early Bird rates must be received and/or postmarked by May 31, 2022 to receive Early Bird discounted pricing. Registration will not be complete when payments of Early Bird rates are received after May 31, until payment in full at the applicable rate is received.
    • Payments by check must be received in our offices by August 18, 2022 to ensure registration will be complete and conference credentials provided at the event.  
    • Registration is not guaranteed and conference credentials may be withheld when payment by check is received after August 18, 2022; payment in full by credit card may be required at time of check-in to obtain conference credentials.
    • Registration is not guaranteed and conference credentials may be withheld until payment in full is provided; payment in full by credit card may be required at time of check-in to obtain conference credentials.

    IMPORTANT

    • Membership dues must be paid in full at time of purchase to receive the Membership discount.  
    • Conference credentials will not be provided until registration fees have been received in full (as well as any membership dues, if applicable).
    • All past due monies and balance due from previous CRRA events must be paid in full, to receive Conference credentials.
    • Conference registrations may be transferred or substituted in whole upon written request.  Please contact us for details.
    • Conference registration is for one named individual and may not be “shared” between multiple individuals.
    • Full-Conference Rates include all plenary and panel sessions, receptions, tours and on-site meals.
    • Tours, while included in registration, are available on a first-come, first-reserved basis.  A wait list will be available.


    MEALS - Please note: we provide the following meals for registered attendees: continental breakfast on September 7, 8 and 9; lunch on September 8 and 9 only. Only individuals registered for the conference have access to the dining area.

    SPECIAL ACCESS - For questions about accessibility or to request special access accommodations please contact Lauren Molinari (lauren@crra.com). Two weeks advance notice will allow us to provide seamless access.
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  • San Diego County Facilities Tour at the CRRA 46th Annual Conference

    • 06 Sep 2022
    • 7:00 AM - 1:35 PM
    • California
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    CRRA Annual Conference San Diego County Facilities Tour
    September 6, 2022

    **YOU MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE FULL CONFERENCE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR. FOR CONFERENCE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE.

    TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR: After you have completed your conference registration, you will receive an email with a code, enabling you to register for this tour. This tour is available on a first-come, first-served basis to conference attendees who have registered for the full conference. If the tour is fully booked, we encourage your to add your name to the wait-list.  

    San Diego County Facilities Tour Includes:

    7:00 AM: Bus departs Seabird Resort 

    7:45 - 8:45 AM: Tour of Pala Transfer Station and resource recovery center

    9:20 - 10:25 AM: Tour of Deer Park Monastery, with a focus on sustainable and mindful living

    11:00 - 12:00 PM: Tour of El Corazon Compost Facility

    12:00 - 1:15 PM: Visit to Green Oceanside Kitchen for zero waste culinary arts presentation and vegetarian zero waste lunch

    1:30 PM: Arrive back at Seabird Resort


    PLEASE NOTE FOR THIS LIVE TOUR:

    • Wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes. This is a WALKING tour, we cannot guarantee ADA accessibility of the venues.
    • You will be required to have a photo ID (like a driver's license or passport) with you to check-in at the facility. 
    • For your safety, you might be required to wear a face mask and appropriate clothing (headwear, protective eyewear, etc).
    • Bring water or a snack with you. We cannot guarantee beverages will be available at the venues.
    • Please wear sun protection (hat and/or sunscreen). 
    • CRRA is providing transportation from The Seabird Resort to all tour locations, returning back to the Seabird at the conclusion of the tour.
    • A vegetarian zero waste lunch will be provided at the final tour stop, Green Oceanside Kitchen.  
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  • WORKSHOP: Zero Waste Campus Council’s Meet Up, Waste Down Live at UC San Diego

    • 06 Sep 2022
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • California
    • 91
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    WORKSHOP: Zero Waste Campus Council's Meet Up, Waste Down LIVE
    September 6, 2022

    Join us in person for interactive sessions from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, which will focus on sharing best practices impacting waste disposal and management, such as centralized waste stations and partnerships with Custodial, Grounds, Recycling and Zero Waste Staff, and feature a collaborative waste bin design session with Busch Systems. 

    If you are interested in attending the Meet Up, Waste Down Tour at UCSD, please register separately for that. 

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  • TOUR: Zero Waste Campus Council’s Meet Up, Waste Down Live at UC San Diego

    • 06 Sep 2022
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • California
    • 37
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    TOUR: Zero Waste Campus Council's Meet Up, Waste Down LIVE
    September 6, 2022

    Join us in person for the UC San Diego campus tour from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, which will highlight zero waste features in a variety of operational settings.

    If you are interested in attending the Meet Up, Waste Down Workshop, please register separately for that. 

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  • HHW TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • Beach by the Seabird Resort
    • 17
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    HHW TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    Batteries in California: Watts the Problem, Watts the Solution?”

    A topic lunch discussion that will focus on the increasingly important topic of battery disposal, battery fires, the impact and costs associated with battery fires, and the various solutions being put forward by stakeholders in our industry. Join us for this lively discussion, share your stories, and let’s brainstorm solutions to this charged issue.

    Discussion leads:  Julia Au, Nate Pelczar

    Meet on the beach! A light lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage. Registration is required and space is limited, so be sure to register early!

    Have questions? Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Nate Pelczar.
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  • ZWCC TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • Local Oceanside Restaurant TBD
    • 16
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    ZWCC TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    Do you manage the waste system at a university, government, medical, tech, or commercial campus?  Come join the Zero Waste Campus Council to talk about the ins and outs of building level zero waste systems.  These campuses are like small cities that require policy, systems, communications and behavior change. Lets share success and failure stories so we can all improve our programs together.

    ZWCC topic lunch will be held at a local Oceanside restaurant within walking distance of the Seabird Resort. All attendees are responsible for purchasing their own lunch individually. 

    Have questions?  Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Julie Muir.
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  • LATC TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • City of Oceanside Meeting Room TBD
    • 26
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    LATC TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    SB 1383, Procurement, & The ACF Rule – How Do These Affect Local Governments

    Panelists: Colleen Foster on the local government perspective of SB 1383, Nick Lapis on Procurement and AB 1985, Doug Kobold on the ACF Rule and how it affects local government. 

    A light boxed lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage. Registration is required and space is limited, so be sure to register early!

    Have questions? Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Doug Kobold. 
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  • K-12 TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • City of Oceanside Meeting Room TBD
    • 35
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    K-12 TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    Please join us for lunch and bring your ideas about K-12. We want to hear about the challenges you’re facing in implementing SB 1383, so we can schedule a series of relevant webinars and guest speakers throughout the school year and identify possible resources for us to better serve you and your schools!

    A light lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage.  Registration is required and space is limited, so be sure to register early!

    Have questions?  Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Debbi Dodson.

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  • EFR TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • City of Oceanside Meeting Room TBD
    • 20
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    EFR TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    Please join us for lunch and a discussion about lessons learned from capacity studies and initial implementation efforts and how this is shaping funding strategies. 

    A light lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage. Registration is required and space is limited, so be sure to register early!

    Have questions?  Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Monica White. 

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  • CORC TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • City of Oceanside Meeting Room TBD
    • 22
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    CORC TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    SB 1383 Procurement Success Stories

    Join us for a discussion on SB1383! Bring ideas and solutions to share or just come to listen! How farmer contracts, compost giveaways and other concepts can help achieve your goals.

    A light boxed lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage. Be sure to register early!

    Have questions?  Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Neil Edgar.

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  • C&D TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • City of Oceanside Meeting Room TBD
    • 27
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    C&D TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    A light boxed lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage. Be sure to register early!

    Have questions? Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Rose Radford. 

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  • GRC TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • Location TBD
    • 29
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    GRC TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    A light lunch will be provided, you'll want to bring your own beverage.  Be sure to register early!

    Have questions?  Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Ruth Abbe.

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  • PRR TOPIC LUNCH

    • 07 Sep 2022
    • 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM
    • Hello Betty Restaurant
    • 17
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    PRR TOPIC LUNCH at CRRA 2022

    Tacos and Trash Talk with Prevention, Reuse, and Repaid TC

    Do you love tacos? Do you love talking trash? Or better yet, talking about ways to DIVERT "trash" from landfill? Then THIS is the topic lunch for you! Join the Prevention, Repair, and Reuse Technical Council for a delicious lunch break where we will play "Cards Against Waste", a new waste management take on the popular party game "Cards Against Humanity." It's a great way to connect with old friends (and new) to learn about the different types of unique treasures that spark our creativity and inspire REUSE & REPAIR!

    Register early as space is limited! PRR is subsidizing half of the cost for the meal, but attendees will need to pay $20 to participate and help pay for food and beverages. 

    Have questions? Please contact TC Executive Committee Member Nicole Kenney.  

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