Zero Waste Ithaca

10/20/2026

🌿 New Reuse Partner Alert! 🌿
We’re excited to share our new stickers with New Delhi Diamonds to our BYO program 🎉 Look for two stickers at their storefront - for Bring Your Own and Skip the Stuff.
🍽️ What does this mean?
✅ Customers are encouraged to BYO (Bring Your Own) containers for takeout drinks, and pack out leftovers, cutting down on unnecessary single-use packaging.
✅ Skip the Stuff! Unless requested, New Delhi Diamonds won’t automatically provide utensils, napkins, condiments, or straws—helping to keep single-use plastics out of our lives.

Check out 100+ participating businesses here: https://buff.ly/3ExBgfu
By bringing your own cup or container, you’re protecting both your health and the environment. 🌎
💚 A big thank you to New Delhi Diamonds for continuing partnership with ZWI’s Reuse Business Network since 2022!

Stop by and support small local businesses that make Ithaca so special.

10/19/2026

New York Has a Green Amendment. But What Will the Courts Let It Mean?

We just published an explainer on what is happening with New York’s Green Amendment, written for people who don’t spend their evenings reading appellate briefs.

New York added a constitutional right to clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment in 2021. Our new piece looks at Pennsylvania’s warning, New York’s drafting history, and the cases now shaping Article I, §19.

We hope you’ll read it and help spread the word. There’s a petition at the end, and if you value this kind of research and advocacy, donations to support our work are very welcome.

https://dispatch.zerowasteithaca.org/p/new-york-has-a-green-amendment-but

Green Amendments For The Generations

Pennsylvania’s warning, New York’s drafting history, and the court cases now shaping Article I, §19

10/19/2026

Waste burning is not zero waste. Climate finance should support waste reduction and reuse, not incineration.

We’re proud that Zero Waste Ithaca will be represented at COP31 by our Board Member as part of GAIA’s delegation. Thank you, GAIA, for welcoming her and bringing community voices into these global climate discussions.

10/12/2026

Waste burning is NOT a climate solution! As a member of GAIA, Zero Waste Ithaca joins the global call to stop incineration and advance real zero waste solutions that protect our communities, climate, and resources.

10/06/2026

🌿 New Reuse Partner Alert! 🌿
We’re excited to share our new stickers with SewGreen to our Circular Economy program 🎉 Look for the sticker at their storefront.
🍽️ What does this mean?
✅ Circular Economy: SewGreen supports zero waste in practical ways by helping keep useful items and materials out of the waste stream and in continued use.

Check out 100+ participating businesses here: https://buff.ly/3ExBgfu
By shopping reused items at SewGreen and supporting local small businesses, you’re protecting both your health and the environment. 🌎
💚 A big thank you to the owner, Draya, of for continuing partnership with ZWI’s Reuse Business Network!
✨ Haven’t been to SewGreenyet?
SewGreen's resale fabric store has rescued and returned to circulation 18 tons of materials annually. Their cute store is located in . Go check it out!

Stop by, say hi to Draya and support small local businesses that make Ithaca so special.

Check out their website: sewgreenithaca.com and follow them on .

10/05/2026

🌿 New Reuse Partner Alert! 🌿

We’re excited to welcome the Library of Things to our BYO program! Look for our Circular Economy sticker.

What does this mean?

✅ Circular Economy: The Library of Things supports zero waste by making useful items available to borrow instead of buy. From technology and tools to sewing machines, puzzles, board games, and passes, borrowing helps people save money, save space, and avoid purchasing things they may only need once in a while.

Check out 100+ participating businesses here: https://buff.ly/3ExBgfu

Sharing and borrowing resources is a simple way to reduce unnecessary consumption, extend the usefulness of existing items, and make everyday tools and experiences more accessible to the community.

💚 A big thank you to the Library of Things for continuing their partnership with ZWI’s Reuse Business Network!

✨ Haven’t checked out the Library of Things yet?

The Library of Things offers a wide variety of items that community members can borrow, including hotspots, portable DVD players, sewing machines, puzzles, board games, tools, fishing equipment, kites, telescope kits, and even Empire and Sciencenter passes.

Some of the most popular items are NYS park pass, sewing machines, puzzles, and games, which can be expensive to buy or take up extra space at home. The tool collection also gives people the chance to repair and improve things they already own instead of replacing them.

Whether you need a drill for a quick repair, want to try a new board game, or are planning a family outing, the Library of Things makes it easier to access what you need without having to own it.

Why buy when you can borrow?

Stop by, explore the collection, and support a local resource helping make Ithaca’s circular economy possible!

10/05/2026

🌿 New Reuse Partner Alert! 🌿
Eta Pie has joined forces with Zero Waste Ithaca and is now part of Our Reuse Sticker Program! 🎉 Look for two stickers at their storefront - for Bring Your Own and Skip the Stuff.
🍽️ What does this mean?
✅ Customers are encouraged to BYO (Bring Your Own) containers to pack out leftovers, cutting down on unnecessary single-use packaging.
✅ Skip the Stuff! Unless requested, Eta Pie won’t automatically provide utensils, napkins, condiments, or straws with takeouts —helping to keep single-use plastics out of our lives.

Check out 100+ participating businesses here: https://buff.ly/3ExBgfu
By bringing your own cup or container, you’re protecting both your health and the environment. 🌎
💚 A big thank you to the owner, Nate, of Eta Pie for continuing partnership with ZWI’s Reuse Business Network!
✨ Haven’t been to Eta Pie yet?
They serve delicious pizza with unique flavors including some vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. They also have delicious homemade cannoli pie you should check out when you are feeling indulgent. They have a little place to sit outside during nice weather.

Stop by, say hi to Nate and support small local businesses that make Ithaca so special.