
Near Zero Waste Guide
Coming in 2025
Waste Events
Create Connections, not Waste.
Near Zero

CERTIFY YOUR EVENT
Share Your Mission & Impact with your guests!
Official Certified Near Zero Events
receive media content ready to be included in your preparation and invite materials.
Because there is no such thing as absolute zero waste.
All actions have impact.
Choose From Our Three Services

DIY & Free Consultation
The "Do It Yourself" Service is FREE.
Schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation
We will share tips and ideas for reducing your impact, recycling at your event, and composting options. Fill out a simple form to tell us more about your event, then someone will be contacting you within 3-5 days to set up a phone meeting.
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Waste Station & Bin Services
For a minimal fee, we will set up helpful and educational "waste stations" at your event. We provide the waste station's signage and collection bins. Haul away service of the compostable materials is included!
Click "Event Inquiry" to tell us more about your event. A staff member will respond within 3-5 days.
2023
Midwest Renewable Energy Fair
Diverted 887 lbs of compostable material


Comprehensive
Services
Starting at $500
For events that need some extra hands. Education, signage, bins, reusable ware, staff, and hauling services can all be provided for your event.
Build awareness and serve as a model to others for your commitment to a
near-zero waste event.
Click "Event Inquiry" to tell us more about your event. A staff member will respond within 3-5 days.
Sustainable Tableware Options
Tableware is essential when serving guests food and beverages. This component of events can also lead to extensive and needless waste! Explore our options below and schedule a consultation to ensure your event is Near Zero Waste!
REUSABLE
Provide reusable dishware items for serving your guests.
Using reusables reduces GHG (Green House Gas) emissions by eliminating items needed to be landfilled, or even recycled.
We have a stock of sterilized reusable items for your next event. We can also connect you with various vendors to find the exact reusable ware you seek.
Near Zero Waste services
is made possible through coordination with our amazing partners!
Support of Local Organic Farmers
Compost from Bucket Ruckus is used at a local organic farm in a sustainble way, and improving their soil structure.

CONTACT US
Let's partner to reduce waste!
The first step is to complete the Event Inquiry Form.
To help us better serve you, please complete this event survey that gives us more information on the event you are planning.
This does not commit you to anything and is non-binding.
It provides us with more details of the planned event so we can prepare for your specific needs, budget and preferences.
Complete the form (3-5 minutes), and a representative will contact you.