Zero Waste Action Month
Each year, Home ReSource organizes Zero Waste Action Month. One month to think differently about what we buy, use and throw away.
Let’s talk about garbage.
Did you know that in 2018, the City of Missoula adopted ZERO by FIFTY: Missoula’s Path to Zero Waste? As a community, we are working to reduce our garbage by 90% by the year 2050. Here’s why that’s important. We know that half of carbon emissions come from food waste and garbage. On average, Montanans throw away 8 lbs of garbage every day – that’s more than the national average.
Zero Waste Action Month is an opportunity to take time to think differently about what we buy, use, and throw away.
During Zero Waste Action Month, we invite you to take the Zero Waste Pledge!
There are small and big things we can all do to reduce waste in our community. When you take the Zero Waste Pledge, you are committing to try two new things to reduce your waste at home, in the office, or in your neighborhood. During Zero Waste Action Month, you will receive an email with simple lifestyle changes or activities that you can do to make a big difference.
Bonus points! Get a chance to win a Home ReSource gift card for sharing your experience on social media!
Be a part of zero-waste activities across Missoula!
Events during the 2026 Zero Waste Action Month:
- April 11: Free FixIt Clinic at Home ReSource
- April 15: Lunch & Learn: An Update on Zero by Fifty with the City of Missoula
- April 19: Earth Day Celebration at MUD
- April 22: OpenAIR Resident Artist presentation
- Special sales and workshops all month at Home ReSource
- And much more!
We know that Missoula cares deeply about the quality of our air and watershed, and about the sustainability of our local economy.
Join us for Zero Waste Action Month. Together, we can make less waste a big deal.
We love community partners!
Sponsorship opportunities are available now for 2026! Contact jen@homeresource.org for more information.