Tag: Zero Waste

June 7, 2026 NCRA Summer Family Hiking Adventure: Waste Less, Wander More!

Join the Northern CA Recycling Association’s (NCRA) Membership Engagement and Activities Committee (MEAC) for a day of fresh air, scenic views, and community connection. We’re heading to the beautiful Berkeley Hills for a kid-friendly, stroller-accessible trek that’s perfect for recyclers and Zero Wasters of all ages! 

Ready to temporarily swap the blue bin for the green hills of Tilden Regional Park? We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more and RSVP here.

️ ️Event Details

  • Sunday, June 7, 2026
  • Start Time: 10:00 AM. We’re kicking off at 10:00 AM to beat the summer heat and secure parking before the crowds arrive! 
  • Total Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours (includes a leisurely lunch at Wildcat Peak, a.k.a. the stone circle). 
  • The Hike: Nimitz Way Trail—a wide, paved, and stroller-friendly trail offering 360-degree views of the San Francisco Bay Area, Berkeley Hills, Oakland Hills, Tilden Regional Park, San Pablo Reservoir, and Briones Regional Park Hills. 

Location & Parking

The Game Plan

We will hike roughly 1.5 hours out to a scenic overlook (Wildcat Peak, a.k.a. Stone Circle), enjoy a zero-waste picnic lunch, and then head 1.5 hours back. The hike is about 4-5 miles round trip. 

Using AI-powered Waste Auditing to Improve Sorting at School, 05/21

Event recording here.

Here is the link to the slide deck.

The NCRA Zero Waste Schools Committee explored AI-driven insights designed to enhance waste diversion and motivate increased action toward SB1383 compliance at your schools.

Hosted by Northern California Recycling Association.

Speakers include:

  • Joshua Mastromatto, Rego Co-founder, CEO | TRUE Advisor
  • Nancy Deming, Sustainability Manager K-12, Custodial and Nutrition Services Oakland Unified School District
  • Amanda Halte, RecycleSmart Sustainability Specialist, Middle & High Schools

Data helps measure what matters: Simplify waste data collection to help quantify what’s working or not working more quickly and accurately.

Engage the whole school: Involving students and educators in understanding the data fosters ownership and long-term impact.

Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation, 6/26

Recording here.

Zero Food Waste Forum Webinar
Friday, June 12th • 1 to 2 pm

Get the Latest on Federal & State Zero Food Waste Legislation

NCRA is a member of the Zero Food Waste
Coalition, a national effort to inform and
influence U.S. food waste policy at the federal,
state, and local levels with the goal of reducing
food waste by 50% by 2030.

Members include the Harvard Food Law &
Policy Clinic, National Resources Defense
Council, World Wildlife Fund, ReFED and many
state and local organizations working on these
issues.