Gainesville
Zero Waste Guide

Programs Grocery Stores Restaurants Events Compost Drop Off Sites

Zero Waste Programs

Zero Waste Gainesville

Thanks to Life Unplastic and Zero Waste Gainesville, you can take part in Zero Waste Week! Explore nature and learn more about composting, circular economy, and more.

Zero Waste Grocery Stores

Life Unplastic

Life Unplastic is a sustainable lifestyle store and full-service refillery with alternatives that will help you along in your low-waste journey. Shop their selection of bulk/refill staples or buy a friend the perfect zero-waste gift!

Earth Origins Market

Fill up those jars you've been hoarding at Earth Origins Market! They offers bulk flours, baking supplies, grains, and more.

Wards Gainesville

Wards is a local Gainesville grocer that offers bulk staples, all you have to do is ask a cashier to weigh your jars first to get started. Wards relies on local vendors which means their offerings change season to season, we love a place that supports local and seasonal foods!

Zero Waste Restaurants

Daily Green

Daily Green invites residents a chance to enjoy fresh organic locally sourced meals in Downtown Gainesville. They know how big of a problem food waste is, that's why non of their food is sent to landfill. Al food scraps are given to local farms in the area so you can eat yummy local food without sacrificing sustainability!

Zero Waste Events

Conserve Florida

Founded in 1999, Conservation Florida has a history of impactful boots-on-the-ground land conservation working statewide to conserve natural and agricultural lands. See their list events or volunteer to participate!

Compost Drop Off Sites

Beaten Path Compost

Beaten Path Compost offers curbside compost service or free drop off at two locations in Gainesville!

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