Bea Johnson helps companies cut costs and waste, inspired by her bestselling “Zero Waste Home” and her trailblazing global zero waste movement.
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“Comments continue to come in on how Bea inspired people to really think about what they do and how it impacts our planet…and how they can change their own habits. She is amazing!” -
Gwyn Weisberg
Adobe Systems, Event organizer
Internationally renowned zero waste pioneer and bestselling author, she has transformed the way the world thinks about sustainability. With over a decade of global influence, she equips organizations with her proven 5Rs method to cut waste, drive innovation, and lead on sustainability. Her keynotes spark action, reduce impact, and create measurable results across industries seeking purpose-driven growth.
Keynote Speaker Bea Johnson is a globally recognized pioneer in sustainable living and the force behind the modern zero waste movement. As the international bestselling author of Zero Waste Home, translated into 28 languages, she has inspired millions to rethink consumption and embrace waste-free lifestyles. Known as “The Mother of the Zero Waste Movement” by CNN and “The Priestess of Waste-Free Living” by The New York Times, Bea is credited with revolutionizing how individuals and organizations approach sustainability.
Her trademark “trash jar,” a single pint of yearly waste for a family of four, and her 5Rs method (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot) have become foundational tools for waste reduction across the globe. With more than 350 speeches delivered in 70 countries, including keynotes at Google, Amazon, Starbucks, the European Parliament, NATO, and the United Nations, Bea brings deep expertise and global relevance to any stage.
When you book Bea Johnson for your event, you bring in a keynote speaker who offers not just inspiration but practical strategies that drive measurable impact. Her engaging keynotes help organizations reduce operational waste, spark innovation, meet ESG goals, and cultivate sustainable cultures. Whether you're a multinational corporation, a government institution, or a forward-thinking brand, Keynote Speaker Bea Johnson will equip your audience with the mindset and tools to lead the change toward a zero waste future.
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“Comments continue to come in on how Bea inspired people to really think about what they do and how it impacts our planet…and how they can change their own habits. She is amazing!” -
Gwyn Weisberg Adobe Systems, Event organizer
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“It was a great success! We really appreciated Bea's ability to use personal anecdotes about her trials to bring this huge topic down to a manageable scale for our audience. She lent a unique angle and understanding that makes zero waste seem less daunting.”
Krista Kracher Event organizer, San Francisco Commonwealth Club
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“…a highly inspiring and engaging talk”
Holly Croxford AKQA
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“It was really inspiring and I received a lot of compliments from audience.”
Mayumi Whitworth Google
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“… huge success. The talk was wonderful and inspired many (including me) to make changes. We had the most [attendees] that we have had at any talk in our Speaker Series and the initial audience feedback I received has been extremely positive” -
Nupur Sunnyvale (Silicon Valley), event organizer
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“Bea Johnson's presentation on her Zero Waste Home was relaxed and fun. She sets the bar high for the average person, but leaves her audience eager to go home and implement change. Using humor and practical hints, Bea Johnson invites her audience into the conversation about how all of us can succeed at reducing our consumption and attend household clutter.”
Mark Tarpey Schwed Cool the Earth
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“…such an amazing eye-opening experience of going Waste Free! Many people have thanked me for the event. A young couple even came all the way from Alberta Canada!”
Cassandra Schoenman Cleanscapes, Washington.
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“GREAT presentation - very fun, upbeat and inspiring”
Elizabeth Suzuki Mill Valley Rotary Club
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“… truly fun, and truly inspiring. She manages to talk about her personal journey with humor, and without preaching.”
Rebecca Milliken Tehiyah Green Organizer
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"What an incredible evening with Bea speaking to us as if we are in her living room with her husband and boys with witty French humour and earth solid humility ~ This is a must see!"
Tony Lorraine Victoria (Canada), Event attendee
Keynote by Bea Johnson:
In a visually-rich and upbeat presentation, Bea shares her tribulations and secrets to achieving Zero Waste. She covers the importance of applying her 5R's in order (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot) and shatters misconceptions, proving that the Zero Waste lifestyle can not only be "stylish", but also lead to significant health benefits, and time and money savings.
She manages to talk about her personal journey with humor and without preaching. She brings an intimidating topic down to a manageable scale, lending a unique perspective and making Zero Waste less daunting. Her non-judgmental approach will inspire self-reflection and change. Bea talks about her lifestyle with passion and provides many practical solutions to living simply and reducing waste, but more importantly, finding happiness in our consumerist society.
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