March 29 – April 4, 2026
The 7th Annual Zero Waste Week is even more packed with events than prior years. This time, Life Unplastic is offering raffle entries for each event you attend – simply find a LU team member once you arrive and get a stamp on your card. Stamp cards are available at Life Unplastic and at every ZWW event. Redeem by April 12th by bringing your card into the shop, and we’ll announce winners that week.
So what events are available to attend? We promise, there’s something for everyone!
Sunday, March 29th:
*Neighborhood Cleanup with Keep Alachua County Beautiful
9-11 am from SE 15th St. From Hawthorne Rd to SE 13th Ave
Join Keep Alachua County Beautiful (KACB) for a street cleanup running through the Lincoln Heights neighborhoods. Register here!
*registration is recommended!
COG Day Afternoon with Adrien’s Bike Shop
11am-5pm at Loosey’s Downtown
Join us for a full day celebrating bikes and community. Whether you’re a seasoned rider, a total newbie, or just bike-curious, this event has something for you.
Confronting Clutter Workshop with Angela Dragon from Simplify Home Organizing
3-4 pm at Cypress & Grove
“Confronting Clutter” explores how we can reduce waste, ease overwhelm, and help move toward more intentional (and zero waste!) living. This workshop is supportive and judgement-free. No matter your personal level of clutter, you’ll leave with some new tools and a fresh perspective.
Register here (optional)
Monday, March 30th:
Grove Street Farmer’s Market (Life Unplastic will be there!)
4-7 pm at 1001 NW 4th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 (Cypress & Grove)
Join the City of Gainesville’s Zero Waste Initiative Team and Life Unplastic tabling at the GSFM. Learn about Zero Waste and get a free produce bag.
Tuesday, March 31st:
Book Club Discussion of Garbology with Joy Hughes from Life Unplastic
6-8 pm at Cypress & Grove
In this eye-opening read, Humes explores what really happens to our waste and how modern consumption has shaped America’s trash problem. The book challenges common myths about recycling and offers insight into how individual choices and larger systems intersect. All are welcome whether you’ve had a chance to read the whole book or just part of it, or just want to listen in.
Wednesday, April 1st:
**Transfer Station Tour with Alachua County
9 am at Leveda Brown Environmental Park
The tour will last approximately one hour and will cover: how to properly dispose of hazardous materials, a brief history of solid waste management in Alachua County, how various waste materials are disposed of in Alachua County, what items can be recycled in Alachua County, & how recyclables are processed
**Registration is REQUIRED to participate in the Transfer Station Tour! To reserve your seats, use the contact form at the bottom of their page. In the comments section, specify “April 1st tour” and the number of people in your group. Be sure to fill out the contact information so we can confirm your seat(s) via email or contact you by phone in the event of an emergency cancellation. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. Please contact Alanna Carinio with any questions ACarinio@alachuacounty.us or 352-548-1278.
Thursday, April 2nd:
Beginning Gardening Workshop with Working Food and Renuable
6-7 pm at Gainesville Giving Garden Farm
Would you like to learn how to stop bringing home unnecessary packaging, completely eliminate food miles, and gain access to free, healthy food? Then you need the beginners gardening workshop at the Gainesville Giving Garden, where Meg, the founder, will discuss what to plant in spring, how to tend the soil, and so much more!
Friday, April 3rd:
*Composting Orientation with the Compost Cooperative and Gardens
5pm at UF Energy Research + Education Park
Want a location to bring your food scraps for composting? Join Dr. Wilkie’s team and learn how the Compost Cooperative and Gardens program works, where you can bring your food scraps and participate in composting. This orientation is to learn how the Compost Cooperative’s composting system works and is for those who want to bring their food scraps to the garden on an ongoing basis. Sign up here.
*registration is recommended!
Saturday, April 4th:
*Fix-it Clinic with Gainesville Hackerspace
11 am – 2 pm at 4101 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 (Gainesville Hackerspace)
Bring your sewing machine, small appliance, lamp, or corded item to be repaired. This is a free event, but donations are accepted. Register here!
*registration is recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome!
Clothing Swap with Repurpose Project
1-4 pm at 1920 NE 23rd Ave (Community Center)
No Registration Required. Bring some clothes, take some clothes. Free event. Donations accepted.
We’re so excited to bring you another week of sustainable education and celebration! Be sure to check out the Zero Waste Gainesville website or browse our Zero Waste Week Eco-Chats for info on past Zero Waste Weeks!