Presentation by Bob Coleman
Conservation Specialist II
Office of Sustainability
Zero Waste Academy Goals
• Key goal – “change the mindset”
• Promote overall understanding of Zero Waste thinking & practices.
• Provide knowledge to carry out Zero Waste Actions.
• Become advocates for implementing Zero Waste practices.
Zero Waste Plan - Action 3.8
Develop Zero Waste education
and recognition program
covering waste reduction.
• 7 weekly sessions
• “Hybrid” – simultaneous
in-person & on-line
• Facility Tours
• Participants acknowledged
as “Chula Vista Zero Waste
Champions”
Spring 2023
Inaugural Academy
Topics Included
• Understanding the Waste Stream
• Materials Recovery
• Recycle Right in Chula Vista
• Food and Yard Waste Recycling
• Household Hazardous Wastes
• Refuse, Reduce, Reuse/Repurpose, Repair, Donate
• Zero Waste – Tips and Tricks
Otay Landfill Tour
Academy Participant: “This
tour was the best part of the
class, especially becoming
aware of where all our trash
goes and to see how food
waste is processed.”
The Construction/Demolition
(C&D) Waste Recycling Facility
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Tour
Academy Participant:
“The MRF tour provided
a greater understanding
of the recycling process,
and efforts to recycle as
much material as
possible, as markets
allow.”
Spring 2023 – Chula Vista Zero Waste Champions
Congratulations to our inaugural Academy class!