We changed our name! You might know us as Zero Waste NYC, but as our work grew into community events, corporate climate education, and content far beyond zero waste living, our old name just didn't fit anymore. Community Climate Hub is who we've become. Same passion, same community, just a bigger mission.
Hi, I’m Nicole — founder of Community Climate Hub.
My journey into sustainability began in 2017 after hearing NRDC’s Rhea Suh speak at an Earth Day panel. That moment sparked a shift in both my career and daily life, leading me to move from advertising into sustainability consulting and begin actively reducing my own waste.
In 2019, I hosted my first zero-waste workshop to share what I was learning with friends and family. The response exceeded all expectations: more than 40 people showed up. What started as a small gathering quickly grew into a formal partnership with the Sanitation Foundation, and since then Zero Waste NYC (now Community Climate Hub) has hosted over 60 events across all five boroughs of New York City.
Along the way, I joined Re:Dish, a reusable dishware program helping companies and schools reduce waste in large-scale food service operations. As a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, I’ve worked with organizations ranging from large corporations to grassroots nonprofits, collaborating with sustainability leaders and climate advocates to turn environmental goals into real-world action.
Today, Community Climate Hub is a community-driven platform focused on education, connection, and practical climate action. I’m passionate about creating inclusive spaces where people can learn, ask questions, and make progress.…without pressure for perfection.
Outside of CCH, I’m a wife and mom to Logan, a lifelong Yankees fan, an iced-coffee-all-year person, and someone who appreciates a good Bravo binge.
I’d love to connect — join us at an upcoming event or reach out anytime at nicole@zerowastenyc.info.