From Food Waste to Circular Food Systems:
Global Solutions for a Zero Waste Future
Tuesday, April 14th • 8:30 to 10:30 am PDT
FREE registration:
https://tinyurl.com/ZeroFoodWaste4-14-26
Every year, the world wastes nearly one billion tonnes of food, contributing significantly to biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and climate change. Reducing food loss and waste requires collaboration across sectors. This webinar brings together international organizations, innovation leaders, food recovery networks, and technology providers to explore solutions that support the transition to zero waste food systems.
Agenda
8:30 AM PDT Welcome and Opening Remarks – Ruth Abbe, Zero Waste USA
8:35 AM PDT Introductions – Linda Norris Waldt, US Composting Council, Moderator
8:40 AM PDT Keynote Address: Ending Wasted Food Within a Generation – Pete Pearson, World Wildlife Fund
8:55 AM PDT Recipe of Change initiative – Virginia Fernandez-Trapa, UN Tourism
Preventing Food Loss and Food Waste: Case Studies and Innovations
9:05 AM PDT Zero Food Waste at Schools and Hospitals in Nepal – Mahesh Nakarmi, Health Environment and Climate Action Foundation (HECAF 360)
9:15 AM PDT Smarter Food Costa Rica – Elena Mateo, Zero Waste Costa Rica and David Jackson, Winnow Solutions
9:25 AM PDT Food Recovery and Redistribution in Costa Rica – Laura Brenes, Costa Rica Food Loss Network (RedPDA) and Francia Linares, Costa Rican Food Bank
9:35 AM PDT Food Waste Solutions for Local Governments – Madeline Keating, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
9:45 AM PDT Türkiye Zero Food Waste Case Studies – Carlos RV Silva Filho, Zero Waste Foundation, Türkiye
9:55 AM PDT Panel Discussion and Audience Questions – Linda Norris Waldt, Moderator
10:20 AM PDT Closing Reflections – Linda Norris Waldt, Moderator and Elena Mateo, Zero Waste Costa Rica
10:30 AM PDT Adjourn
Organized by the Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA), Zero Waste USA and Zero Waste Costa Rica in recognition of the UN International Day of Zero Waste 2026.
