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Eco-Leader Volunteer Network

Here you’ll find everything an Eco-Leader might need, including a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Eco-Leader Volunteer Network

Here you’ll find everything an Eco-Leader might need, including a variety of volunteer opportunities.

Eco-Leader Volunteer Network

Here you’ll find everything an Eco-Leader might need, including a variety of volunteer opportunities.

GET INVOLVED

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Welcome to the Eco-Leader Network

Eco-Leaders, welcome to your hub! Bookmark this page and come back to it anytime for resources, activity sign-ups, calendar events, and more.

  • If you’re not yet a trained member of our Eco-Leader Volunteer Network, please click here to learn more and sign up!
  • Browse Eco-Leader Events and Volunteer Opportunities here!

Education and Resources

Eco-Leaders are Zero Waste experts and peer educators, and that means there’s a lot to know! Luckily, we have plenty of resources to support you. 

  • Explore our Eco-Leader tagged resources in the resource library.
  • Check out our Eco-Leader Calendar for upcoming webinars, volunteer opportunities, and events.
  • Reach out to [email protected] if you’d like a refresher on your Eco-Leader training!

Get Connected

One of the great joys of being an Eco-Leader is being surrounded by folks who care just as much as you do (and are fellow Zero Waste nerds)! The best way for us to maintain hope and effective action is through creating and strengthening community. 

  • Join our monthly Eco-Leader social hours!
  • Click here to get connected with other Eco-Leaders in your neighborhood.

Get Involved

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Distribute materials

One of the classic Eco-Leader volunteer activities that goes back to the ‘80s is Eco-Cycle Guide distribution! Click below to help educate your neighbors and spread the word about Zero Waste solutions. 

  • Fill out this form to distribute materials!

Related Resources

  • Resources

Eco-Cycle Guide 2024

Video: The Zero Waste Climate Solution

Video: Zero Waste Video Series – Where Does Our Stuff Come From?

Report: Eco-Cycle Annual Report

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