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Zero Waste initiatives

Moving the City of Philadelphia toward a zero waste future.

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The City of Philadelphia’s Zero Waste initiatives engage residents, businesses, institutions, and City departments in reducing and diverting waste away from the trash to meet the City’s long-term zero waste goal.

Zero Waste initiatives include the following:

Municipal Building Waste Audit
Zero Waste Partnership
Community Composting Network and other food waste diversion programs
National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Food Matters Regional Initiative
Support for Zero Waste policies, including the City’s plastic bag ban

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Zero Waste resources

Municipal Building Waste Audit

Establishing waste reporting requirements for municipal buildings and providing City departments and agencies with tools and resources to understand and reduce their waste.

Zero Waste Partnership

Engaging Philadelphia businesses and organizations in reducing waste and meeting their Zero Waste goals.

Food Matters Project

Information about Philadelphia's food waste reduction efforts, funded by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Zero Waste publications

Reports and plans related to the City of Philadelphia's Zero Waste initiatives.

Recycling and Donation Resource Finder

Want to reduce your waste?

Look up where to donate or recycle items in Philadelphia.

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Announcements

Announcement

Commerce Dept. Offering Plastic Bag Ban Info Sessions For Businesses

March 31, 2021

Announcement

Commerce Dept. Offering Plastic Bag Ban Info Sessions For Businesses

The Department of Commerce will be offering a series of virtual information sessions for business owners who are interested in learning more about how to comply with the requirements.

Register for one of the webinars, which will be offered on May 12 and June 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each webinar will provide an overview of the plastic bag ban legislation and its requirements. Attendees will then have an opportunity to ask questions.

Announced on: March 31, 2021 Department of Commerce, Office of Sustainability