Environmental organization Spokane Washington

Our mission is to build the knowledge, skills and systems for a thriving, waste-free community

Upcoming events

OPEN HOUSE

Sun, Oct 19th, 1-3pm.
2026 Hamilton Street (cross street Ermina)
Join Spokane Zero Waste at our first ever Open House at our new location!
Meet board members and volunteers, connect on ways you can get involved, and see our brand new space. You could even win a great raffle prize!
We look forward to meeting you!

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Recraft Lab Booth

Sat, Oct 25, 2025
10-4:00 PM
33 Artists Market
The Hive Library
2904 E. Sprague Spokane
We're so excited to share new creations from our recent grads. You'll find colorful totes, stylish bags, dopp kits and more made from promotional banners that would otherwise end up in the waste stream as well as reusable bowl covers, insulated lunch totes, utensil rolls and reusable produce bags to support your sustainable ways.

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Mend-It Cafe

Sat, Oct 25, 2025
2:00-5:00 PM

Spokane Valley Library
22 N Herald Rd, Spokane Valley
Mending is always free, for everyone!
Do you have a favorite pair of shorts you just can't wear because the tear in the pocket? Maybe you have a tablecloth or pillow cover that needs a little love? We've got you covered. PLUS bring your family and their clothes to be mended and your pet’s clothes too!
Mend-It Cafe is a project of Spokane Zero Waste and is run by a stellar group of volunteers.

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Mend-It Cafe

Wed, Nov 5, 2025
4:30 - 7:00 PM
The Hive Library
2904 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane
Mending is Free for everyone!!
It’s simple, bring clothing and/or household textiles in need of repair (limit 3 items per person), you’ll be paired up with a mender who will fix your items.
Mend-It Cafe exists to repair textiles as a way to keep them out of the waste stream, save you money and the planet's resources. So gather up your items and head over to The Hive Library and get mended!
Mend-It Cafe is a project of Spokane Zero Waste and is run by a stellar group of volunteers.

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Sustainable Sewing: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine

Sat, Nov 8, 2025
1 – 3:30 PM

In this beginner-focused class, you'll learn sewing fundamentals, increase your sewing skills, and promote sustainability while creating a small project using fabric scraps and secondhand items.

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Sustainable Sewing: Make Reusable Gift Bags

Sat, Nov 15, 2025
12:30 – 3:30 PM
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to sew multiple styles of reusable gift bags. (Machine sewing basics encouraged.)

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Class Info: In this beginner-focused class, you'll learn sewing fundamentals, increase your sewing skills, and promote sustainability while creating a small project using fabric scraps and secondhand items. Hope to see you there!! See our sign up link in bio

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Come down to the next Night Market and street Fair on October 10th at the Catalyst building. Experience a waste sorting station that has diverted 100's lbs of food waste and garbage including clean recycling!!