North Bay Zero Waste Week returns October 11–18, 2025 with free and low-cost events across Sonoma, Marin, and Napa counties. The week is all about learning new skills, building community, and creating healthy, low-waste habits that support our environment.
Here in Sonoma, residents can join in on several hands-on workshops and activities hosted at the Sonoma Community Center:
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Dyeing with Kitchen Scraps – October 11, 3–5:30 p.m.
Learn simple natural dyeing techniques using everyday kitchen scraps, and take home unique samples. (Registration required – currently waitlist only) -
Compost Kraut: Fermentation as Food Waste Solution & Climate Action – October 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
Discover fermentation and food preservation methods that reduce waste and support sustainable eating, led by Golden State Pickle Works / Collective Cultures. (Registration required) -
Upcycled T-Shirt Braided Rug Workshop – October 16, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Bring your old t-shirts and learn how to transform them into colorful braided rugs. (Registration required) -
PRINT LAB – DIY Upcycled Printed Patches – October 17, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Get creative by turning fabric scraps into custom upcycled patches. (Registration required)
In addition, Sonoma residents are invited to participate in:
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Tour Day at Napa Recycling and Composting Facility – October 18, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
See where City of Sonoma recyclables and organics are processed, with tours departing every 20 minutes. Registration required.
To explore the full calendar of North Bay Zero Waste Week events happening across other cities and counties, visit northbayzerowasteweek.org