Waste Circular Economy Environmental Nonprofits

787organizations
$1.5 billioncombined annual revenue (382 reporting)
1964oldest founding year on record

WasteWhat

Oakland, CA

WasteWhat is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing ecological, low-waste services. Currently, our work revolves around plastic waste reduction, food access and security,…

WattTime

Oakland, CA

To catalyze actions that increase environmental and social good, through research and data-driven tools that empower global citizens to choose cleaner energy.

Wild at Heart

Taipei NULL

Biodiversity, Indigenous Rights, Cetaceans, Public Participation, Social Economic Inter generational and Inter species Justice

Wild Orca

Seattle, WA

We are working to translate science into action to save Southern Resident killer whale from extinction.

Wildcare Coastal Custodians

South Hobart TAS

Wildcare Coastal Custodians is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with toxics & pollution. Based in South Hobart, TAS, Australia, it…

Wings2Water

Cedar Rapids, IA

Wings2Water started as an initiative launched by the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and was formed for three reasons. First, CID is one of the…

Woman’s City Club

Cincinnati, OH

We educate, engage and empower citizens to advocate for public policies that impact the environment, social justice and other issues.

Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) Germany

Muenchen

We work towards gender-equitable sustainable development, climate and energy justice, safe water and sanitation and a toxic-free future, working from the local to the…

Wounded Nature – Working Veterans

Charleston, SC

Clean and rehabilitate critical coastal areas that others cannot reach.

Wyland Foundation

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Innovative community service organization that uses science and creativity to inspire action for clean water and healthy oceans

Yadkin Riverkeeper

Winston-Salem, NC

To respect, protect and improve the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin through education, advocacy and action.

Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities

Jackson, WY

As the sole regional designee of the Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program, Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities (YTCC) functions as Department of Energy’s on-the-ground advocate…

Zero Déchet Touraine

La Riche

Let's go beyond our limits, not those of the planet!

Zero Waste Bordeaux

Bordeaux

L’association Zero Waste Bordeaux a pour but de promouvoir la réduction des déchets et une gestion responsable de nos ressources.

Zero Waste France

Paris

Zero Waste France agit à travers différents types d'actions : Influencer les décideurs politiques français et européens pour la création de nouvelles lois plus…

Zero Waste Germany e.V.

Nürnberg

We promote a real circular economy and waste prevention.

Zero Waste Köln e.V.

Köln

Fighting for the preservation of resources and against waste & littering.

Zero Waste Nederland

Breda

We help citizens, companies and policy makers to prevent waste. Solving the waste crisis by closing the tap.

Zero Waste Paris

Paris

Zero Waste Paris est une association à but non lucratif qui promeut la démarche “zéro déchet, zéro gaspillage” à Paris et en Île-de-France.

Waste Circular Economy nonprofits: key facts

How many Waste Circular Economy nonprofits are there?

Ideal Location lists 787 environmental and conservation nonprofits working on Waste Circular Economy. The 382 that report revenue bring in a combined $1.5 billion a year.

What is the largest Waste Circular Economy nonprofit?

By reported annual revenue, the largest in the directory is Great Hearts America-Texas (San Antonio, TX), at $148.6 million. Next are Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Paintcare Inc, Food Rescue US and Southern Environmental Law Center.

Which states have the most Waste Circular Economy nonprofits?

By number of organizations: California (122), New York (33), District of Columbia (28), Oregon (28) and Massachusetts (23).

Which bioregions do they work in?

Most work in Central Valley (36), Southern California (34), San Francisco Bay Area (31), Chesapeake Bay (31), Pacific Northwest (28) and Cascadia (28).

What is the oldest Waste Circular Economy nonprofit?

National Council On Radiation Protection And Measurements, founded in 1964, is the oldest with a founding year on record.

Counts and revenue come from the organizations listed in the Ideal Location directory and their most recent reported filings.

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