The "zero waste" stretch goal
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Contents

• Exploration of the concept / strategies / scenarios
• Examples of where the stretch goal is being pursued
• Organisations promoting the concept
• Other zero waste resources

Exploration of the concept / strategies / scenarios

• "Discarding the Idea of Waste: The Need for a Zero Waste Policy Now!" by Michael Jessen of Zero Waste Solutions is available as either an html or a PDF document. The 129-page report argues that a zero waste policy will provide employment, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, increase resource productivity, and conserve energy. It contains links to other zero waste web sites and a suggested reading list.
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• A Green Innovations paper that outlines a zero waste scenario is downloadable in zipped .RTF file. Click to download the zero waste paper
  (Although no guarantees are given, the original file was virus checked with a very up to date program and the .RTF format is less virus prone.)
   
• GrassRoots Recycling Network Zero Waste concepts and resources

Examples of where the stretch goal is being pursued

• Many New Zealand local councils
• Australian Capital Territory / Canberra
• Newcastle City Council, Australia
• Manningham City Council, Melbourne, Australia - see "stretch goals"
  The Council's full Greenprint policy can be downloaded as a PDF file.
• Darebin City Council, Melbourne, Australia. (contact)

Organisations promoting the concept

• Zero Waste Australia
• Environment Victoria Zero Waste Campaign
• Zero Waste New Zealand
• Zero Waste Alliance (Oregon, US)
• Zero Waste America
• Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives (ZERI)
• Zero Waste Services

Other zero waste resources

• "Zero Waste: Idealist Dream or Realistic Goal?" by Dr. Paul Connett. Can be ordered directly by e-mail from Grassroots and Global Video(ggvideo@northnet.org) or the GrassRoots Recycling Network for US$25.00
• Zero Waste Resources – Prepared by the GrassRoots Recycling Network