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Zero Waste Focus Area

Right now, you’re at the Zero Waste Focus Area!

First, review the Zero Waste Action Plan below! Then contribute your comments by clicking the survey button to the right or simply scrolling down!

The Zero Waste Focus Area focuses on setting goals and standards for creating a city that produces zero waste by way of reducing food waste and promoting recycling efforts of residents who live here as well as the organizations which produce waste here.

NOTE: The Plan cannot possibly capture all ideas, but we want to be sure that it captures the most impactful. Please keep this in mind as you review.

Want to download this Action Plan? Click here.

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Green Cincinnati Plan Kickoff
Green Cincinnati Plan Kickoff
Phase 2: Community Input & Ideas
Community Input & Ideas
Phase 3: Key Community Themes Being Considered
Key Community Themes Being Considered
Phase 4: Meeting #3: Finalize & Endorse
Meeting #3: Finalize & Endorse
Phase 5: Focus Area Public Comment
Focus Area Public Comment

Green Cincinnati Plan Kickoff

May 31, 2022 4:00 AM - June 2, 2022 4:00 AM

2023 Green Cincinnati Plan Kickoff

The 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan launched on May 31, 2022 - marking the beginning of the update to the city's sustainability plan. The launch event kickstarted a year-long process to renew the city's commitment to building a sustainable, equitable, and resilient city. At the launch, over 300 community members attended and contributed over 1,100 recommendations and identified 150+ barriers across each GCP Focus Areas. 

Go to Phase 2, to see current Green Cincinnati Plan recommendations in each Focus Area. Check out this recording of the Kickoff Meeting to learn about the Green Cincinnati Plan update and join the excitement!

Events

Past events

  • Event date: September 7th, 2022 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    Price Hill Library at 970 Purcell Avenue

  • Event date: October 12th, 2022 from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

    Location

    First Unitarian Church at 536 Linton St