13th Annual Zero Waste Symposium

We invite you to join our 13th Annual Zero Waste Symposium on February 18, 2026, for an inspiring hybrid event. This year's Symposium will highlight recent local policy developments, organizations, and businesses pioneering impactful circular solutions across food systems, the built environment, mobility, and community engagement through rapid-fire presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm creative circular innovations and turn their ideas into actionable plans that can be implemented in their organizations to help accelerate the transition to sustainability. The event will conclude with an after-hours networking reception to spark new partnerships and collaborations. By uniting virtually and in person, we'll share best practices to build closed-loop systems that benefit both economy and ecology in our region and beyond. Join us for a solutions-oriented symposium to help create a zero waste, circular future.

Come and join the discussion!

FAQs

Who do I contact with questions?

• Program/Sponsorship: Stephen Mergener at zerowaste@mergener.org or 858-356-8424.

• Registration/In-Kind Donations: Laura Anthony at contact@zerowastesandiego.org

How do I register?

Please click on the following link https://events.humanitix.com/zwsymposium2026.

I would love to attend, but I cannot afford the registration price. Do you have a sliding scale for individuals who fit this criteria?

If you are interested in attending but do not have the necessary funds, please contact us at contact@zerowastesandiego.org. We want everyone to receive access to this valuable information and will work with each individual to see how we can make this happen.

Where can I find the program?

We are still working on the program and will update our website shortly. Check our status at http://zwsymposium.zerowastesandiego.org.

How do I become an event sponsor?

It’s as easy as registering for the event. Follow this link to the registration page: https://events.humanitix.com/zwsymposium2026, and select a sponsor-level package. Check out the complete list of sponsor benefits on our website: http://zwsymposium.zerowastesandiego.org. You can also contact Stephen Mergener at zerowaste@mergener.org or 858-356-8424.