Gathering our community to create a sustainable path forward.

Nevada City
Zero Waste
Summit

Illustration of marigolds, an aster, clover, and lavender in orange, coral, magenta, and green.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Alpha Building, 210 Broad St, Nevada City · 8am to 8:30pm
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The day

8am11am2pm5pm8:30pm

Coffee and Art Show

8am to 1pm · at the Alpha

Clothing Swap and Plant Swap

8am to 4pm

Repair Cafe Nevada County

2pm to 4pm

Main Event with Keynote Speakers

5pm to 8:30pm

Several of these overlap. Arrive any time in the morning and the art show, clothing swap, and plant swap are all going at once.

Featuring presentations by

Bea Johnson
Bestselling author of Zero Waste Home
Shawn Donnille
President and co-owner of Mountain Rose Herbs
Stephanie Barger
Director of TRUE Zero Waste Certification (USGBC)

What to expect

Join us for a full day of inspiration, art, and community at The Alpha Building (210 Broad St, Nevada City) exploring what a truly sustainable future can look like. Start the day with coffee and the art show from 8am to 1pm, and stop by the Clothing Swap and Plant Swap from 8am to 4pm. From 2 to 4pm, Repair Cafe Nevada County will be on hand. Bring your broken items and get help from talented volunteers giving them a second life.

Then join us from 5 to 8:30pm for the Main Event, featuring guest speakers Bea Johnson, bestselling author of Zero Waste Home; Shawn Donnille, owner of Mountain Rose Herbs; and Stephanie Barger of TRUE Zero Waste. Connect with local organizations, discover practical ways to reduce waste, and hear from leaders helping to shape more sustainable communities. Seating for the evening program is limited, so please arrive early.

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