March 23-29, 2025
This year, join us in celebrating sustainability with a week of events focused on reducing waste, building community, and rethinking consumption. Brought to you by The Repurpose Project, Zero Waste Gainesville, Life Unplastic, and the City of Gainesville Zero Waste Initiative!
There are loads of events planned for the week, but we also have an exciting promotion to share: 10% OFF storewide, all week long!
Annual Fix-it Clinic
When: 1-3 pm Sunday, March 23
Where: The Repurpose Project Community Center (1920 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL)
Volunteers will help you fix small electronics, lamps, bikes, and sewing machines.
Grove Street Farmer’s Market
When: 4-7 pm Monday, March 24
Where: Cypress & Grove (1001 NW 4th Street)
Visit the Zero Waste table at the Farmers Market and learn about Zero Waste, Recycling, Composting, and more.
Life Unplastic Think & Drink: How to Consume Less and Live More
When: 7 pm Tuesday, March 25
Where: Cypress & Grove (1001 NW 4th Street)
An interactive presentation and discussion on how to reject overconsumption in favor of living intentionally and sustainably.
(INVITATION ONLY) Happy Hour Meetup For Zero Waste Networking
If you’re a local business interested in working on Zero Waste initiatives, we’re going to be hanging out and discussing all kinds of interesting ways to get involved!
Beginners Gardening Workshop
When: 6 pm Thursday, March 27
Where: Gainesville Giving Garden (225 NW 12th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601)
Learn how to start or revamp your spring garden, including what to plant, how to tend the soil, and how to fertilize organically.
Compost Cooperative and Gardens: Composting Orientation
When: 5 pm Friday, March 28
Where: University of Florida Bioenergy and Sustainable Technology Lab (UF Energy Research and Education Park on SW 23rd Terrace)
Compost Cooperative and Gardens will provide you with an in depth introduction to the cooperative, ensuring that you have the knowledge necessary to compost effectively and understand your role in creating a greener planet.
Keep Alachua County Beautiful Trash Cleanup
When: 10 am-12 pm Saturday, March 29
Where: Under NW 8th and NW 13th Street Bridge
Join us to pick up litter and keep our community safe and beautiful!