Mission
The Zero Waste Coalition aims to bring together waste-related organizations at UC Berkeley to improve communication between them, collaborate on initiatives, be a resource for zero waste on campus, and foster a zero waste community.
Zero Waste Coalition Initiatives
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Our monthly Coalition meetings bring together various campus organizations and departments working on zero waste projects, bridging these groups together and fostering collaboration.
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Meetings are open to anyone with an interest in zero waste; fill out our interest form for the time and location of our next meeting!
Cal Move Out
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We organize Cooperative Reuse, an annual, city-wide furniture recycling program. In 2023, the program successfully diverted over 200,000 pounds of landfill waste and recycled nearly 400 mattresses. Additionally, we partnered with Goodwill and donated over 10,000 pounds of household goods.
Zero Waste Lab
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In the fall of 2020, we started the Zero Waste Lab, which gives undergraduate students opportunities to participate in zero waste-related research projects with on-campus and off-campus stakeholders.
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Interested students can apply on the SPUR website.
Zero Waste October
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A month of educational programming aimed at engaging individuals at UC Berkeley in waste sorting and reduction efforts. Zero Waste October was initially started by a middle school teacher and her students in Marin County, California.
- Learn more about Zero Waste October 2024 here.
Lois Tanglao, Zero Waste Coalition Co-Chair
Lois (she/her), born and raised in the Philippines, is a junior studying Environmental Economics and Policy and Data Science at UC Berkeley. She is interested in pursuing research on climate adaptation and food security in developing countries and plans to pursue a career in environmental consulting or policy. In her free time, she loves creating recipes, singing, and going on spontaneous bike/train rides.
Tiffany Mar, Zero Waste Coalition Co-Chair
Tiffany is a fourth year student majoring in Society and Environment and minoring in Data Science. She is interested in exploring how community-driven solutions can solve pressing sustainability challenges. In the future, she would like to pursue a career at the intersection of technology and the environment where she can advocate for both people and the planet. She is excited to be a part of the Zero Waste Coalition and support zero waste efforts across campus! In her free time, Tiffany enjoys piano, kickboxing, and picnicking with friends on the Glade.