Zero Waste Culture

Neighbors unite to combat climate change collectively

Our Story

A Zero Waste Culture was created with a sense of urgency to answer the question: “What can each of us do to tackle climate change?”

In January 2019, Helena Iturralde organized a series of educational tours to Miami’s Waste Management Recycling Facility to see how recycling was done. This proved to be a life changing experience as we learned that almost nothing is recycled.

A Zero Waste Culture (AZWC) non-profit was born to take immediate action. We created sustainable living programs for Miami’s local communities, many of which are in poverty. Our sustainable living mission grew to include entrepreneurial models to help those at greatest risk from climate change become self-sufficient.

AZWC is a non-profit organization based in Miami, is committed to combating climate change and addressing inequity through community-based educational programs. Our mission is to empower neighbors to embrace sustainable living, promote the reuse and repurposing of consumer goods, reduce our carbon footprint, and inspire impactful civic engagement.

United, we can address the systemic issue of uncontrollable consumer waste, actively combat climate change, and advocate for climate justice.

AZWC Helena Taima and Jackie

Our Vision

Creating a world where zero waste is the norm, and every resource is valued and utilized responsibly

Our Mission

To promote and facilitate composting as a means to reduce waste and create a sustainable environment for current and future generations

Our Initiatives

Food Scrap Collection

We collect food scraps from restaurants, schools, hotels and homes

Compost Pile
Community Composting

The organic waste is placed in a composting pit for cooking and turning

Volunteers mixing compost
Educational Workshops

We offer field trips and teach people of all ages about composting

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Composting Advocacy

Raising awareness, educating communities, and promoting sustainable practices that reduce waste and protect our environment.

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Community Projects

We engage volunteers who gain hands-on experience in composting and sustainability while making a positive impact on their community.

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