REDUCE WASTE CHICAGO

Mission Statement

Reduce Waste Chicago is a nonprofit organization that empowers residents to address climate change through waste reduction on a personal, producer and policy level. We collect - We host Reuse & Recycling Pop-Up events across the city, where we collect a selection of items that can be reused, repurposed or are difficult to recycle. We inspire - Connecting with people and collaborating with organizations is integral to our work. Here are just some of the ways we share best practices: Markets & festivals; Schools; Civic organizations. We advocate - We support and share information about policies that make it easier for residents to reduce waste, hold producers accountable for the lifecycle of their products, and require governments to provide more environmentally-conscious services.