Free monthly virtual workshop
Zero Waste 101: Getting Your Business Ready
Miami-Dade has a new roadmap for moving toward zero waste. What does that mean for your business? Join Fertile Earth for a practical, no-nonsense introduction to the County’s Zero Waste Master Plan, with a special focus on food recovery, organics diversion and composting.
- Next: Tue, Oct 13
- 10:30–11:30 AM ET
- Google Meet
- 20 seats per session
Why now
Miami-Dade’s waste system is changing
On July 31, 2026, Miami-Dade County unveiled its Zero Waste Master Plan — a long-term roadmap for reducing waste, increasing recovery and reuse, expanding recycling and organics management, and moving toward a more circular economy.
The plan contains 31 coordinated strategies that will be implemented over time. For businesses, now is a good time to understand the plan and start learning the systems and practices that may become increasingly important as implementation moves forward.
31
coordinated Zero Waste strategies in the plan
Source: Miami-Dade Zero Waste Master Plan (PDF) (opens in a new tab)13 years
roadmap, in short-, medium- and long-term phases
Source: Miami-Dade County (opens in a new tab)90%+
of waste diverted from disposal — the County’s definition of zero waste
Source: Miami-Dade County (opens in a new tab)
Why food and organics
Why start with food?
Food scraps and other organic materials are one of the biggest opportunities to keep valuable resources out of the waste stream. Miami-Dade’s zero-waste planning specifically addresses food recovery, composting, organics processing, and the infrastructure and policies needed to manage organic materials differently.
These workshops help businesses understand this part of the transition and identify practical steps they can take now — from food recovery and organics diversion to commercial composting options — without assuming any particular regulation or mandate has already taken effect.
What you’ll learn
Sixty minutes, four takeaways
Learn how to get started
Find resources & guidance
Ask questions
Who it’s for
- Business owners
- Facilities managers
- Sustainability professionals
- Educators
- Community organizations
- Residents
Dates
Upcoming sessions
Zero Waste 101 is a recurring Fertile Earth series. Each session covers the fundamentals and explores current developments, practical implementation questions and resources for South Florida businesses.
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Oct13Upcoming
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Nov10Upcoming
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Register free
Save your seat
Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Each workshop is limited to 20 participants to encourage questions and discussion.
Questions? community@fertileearth.net · (786) 232-3002
