Zero Waste Accredited Establishments
The zero waste concept has been extended to local lodgings, eateries, and drinking establishments. The circular “Zero Waste” logo shows that an establishment has been certified for its commitment to zero waste. All certified businesses have fulfilled certain requirements: training staff in waste reduction, complying with the town’s waste separation and recycling systems, and submitting zero waste goals and following through with them.
One of the accredited establishments is a craft brewery designed by Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP, the same team that designed the Zero Waste Center using discarded doors, windows, and other scraps. They sell beer by the bottle, but customers can also choose to have reusable beer growlers filled for a more earth-friendly option. The general store at the brewery also sells dry goods like nuts and granola by weight, and customers need to bring their own containers.