For U.S. cities that set big goals to achieve "zero waste," the target years of 2030, 2040 and 2050 are fast approaching, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic and other developments set back some diversion programs.
Waste Dive is looking at the scope of zero waste initiatives among local governments in the U.S., how each defines zero waste and how much progress they’ve made.
Below, you can find maps of which communities are pursuing zero waste or high diversion goals, insights on how the movement has evolved and where’s it’s headed, and snapshots of how certain cities are approaching zero waste planning and challenges — with more to come.
