Zero Waste: Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Welcome to an award-winning, student-led course at UC Berkeley focused on environmental solutions.

Berkeley takes home five higher ed sustainability awardsFrom a curriculum with solutions for a sustainable future to a campaign to create an herbicide-free UC, Berkeley’s work shined at the annual California Higher Education Sustainability Confere…

Award-winning zero waste DeCal reframes sustainability educationCampus senior Sage Lenier is reframing the way students learn about the environment and sustainability with her award-winning zero waste DeCal.

DeCal class: A guide to zero waste, building a sustainable futureWhen Sage Lenier, a fourth-year in conservation and resource studies, created her DeCal course, there were 25 people enrolled. Now, there are 160 with 45 people on the waiting list

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As part of Democratic Education at Cal, the Zero Waste DeCal is:

demystifying environmental sustainability
taking action to make positive change
inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders

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The Zero Waste Decal @ UC Berkeley Group is dedicated to former ZWD students & community members interested in staying connected and sharing resources.

Contact Us

Use our team's Google Form to submit any inquires, suggestions, or concerns you may have regarding the DeCal. ZWD students should refer to the syllabus email policy.