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Have you ever been unsure about which items can be recycled or which items are too hazardous to put in your trash bin?  What tips are there for composing or reducing plastic waste?  Wilson Reynolds will answer these questions and more as he tells us about DC’s Zero Waste DC program which enables the DC Government to speak with one voice in developing and providing resources that help our residents, business, and visitors move toward zero waste.  DC defines zero waste as the diversion of 80 percent or more of waste generated by the city; acknowledging there will be some materials that are not recoverable and will be sent to landfills or waste-to-energy facilities. Zero Waste DC brings together government agencies and programs responsible for developing and implementing cost effective strategies for converting waste to resources, improving human and environmental health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating inclusive economic opportunity, and conserving natural resources. Achieving zero waste requires the collaboration of businesses, government, schools, community groups, and residents.

Wilson Reynolds is the Solid Waste Program Coordinator in the Office of Waste Diversion in the DC Department of Public Works and is one of the office’s community outreach staff.

Northwest Neighbors Village is a local non-profit dedicated to building a supportive community where older adults are valued and age with dignity. We are delighted to offer these programs for free to our neighbors, and keep you engaged and learning. To learn more about us or to support our efforts to enable older adults to thrive in Northwest, DC, please visit our homepage.