Welcome to the United States ZERI web site

Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives (ZERI) is a global network of creative minds seeking solutions to world challenges. The common vision shared by the members of the ZERI family is to view waste as a resource and seek solutions using nature's design principles as inspiration. This website is to connect those who are working on ZERI projects in the United States, or would like to find out more about what is happening in the United States. For more information on ZERI worldwide, click here.

Association of ZERI System Designers: ZERI System Designers members have graduated from extensive training from Gunter Pauli on Zero Emissions Research & Initiatives. Association members can assist businesses and communities to become more sustainable.

To send email to a ZERI Practitioner in the United States, click here. For a map of Practitioners in the United States, click here.

ZERI-US Yahoo Group - ZERI-US is the official discussion group for the Association of ZERI System Designers and those who wish to implement ZERI systems in the United States.

ZERI Science: Learn more about the science behind ZERI including important insights into the 5 Kingdoms of Nature and the 5 Design Principles.

ZERI Projects: See the future of ZERI in action including the Gaviotas reforestation project in Colombia and other living laboratories. For info on ZERI Projects in NM, click here.

ZERI Education: Find out more about ZERI's groundbreaking educational initiatives including the Masters Program in Systems Design at the Politecnico di Torino, Italy and a comprehensive curriculum implemented in Brazil.

What's New with ZERI in the United States?

Z E R I Certification Training
is being offered for the 1st Time in California starting August 14, 2009

and

Z E R I Introductory Workshops

are being offered for the first time in New York and Washington States

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Full 12-day Certified ZERI System Designer Training

conducted by ZERI founder Gunter Pauli

Where & When:

August 14-17, 2009, Marin Recycling Center, San Rafael, CA

October 12-26, 2009, San Francisco Bay area

December 4-7, 2009, Sacramento

Audience: individuals enthusiastic about learning ZERI in sufficient depth to undertake initiatives in their communities and organizations. The training is a concentrated and rigorous program that consists of three modules held approximately 6 8 weeks apart from each other. Each module takes place over a long weekend from Friday to Monday and is highly interactive with group exercises, videos, formal presentations and extensive attendee/facilitator interaction. The focus of the modules will be:

¨ Module 1: Systems Thinking: seeing the connections and identifying the opportunities

¨ Module 2: Implementing Innovations: becoming familiar with new processes and technologies, and learning to identify local assets and strengths

¨ Module 3: Designing Projects: Defining ZERI project parameters and strategies for implementation (against all odds).

Cost: Organizations, $5500; Individuals, $3500; A limited number of full-time teachers & college students, $1500; some partial scholarships are available.

Registration deadline for Certification Training is July 1, 2009.

To register, go to: https://www.regonline.com/63374_723584A

For details, see http://zeri.org/ZERI%20TRAINING%20PROGRAM.pdf.

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Regional 5-day introductory workshops

Northeast and Northwest

Where & When:

Poughkeepsie, NY; August 3-8, 2009

Seattle, WA; September 14-18, 2009

Audience: individuals who would like a broader insight into the ZERI methodology prior to undertaking a full 12-day ZERI Certified ZERI System Designer Training

Cost: Organizations, $1650; Individuals, $1100; teachers/students, $715.

Discounted cost for early registration (up to June 12, 2009):

Organizations, $1350; Individuals, $900; teachers/students, $585.

For details and registration, go to http://oakhavenpc.org/course_schedule.htm.