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Clean Beach Coalition Launches May 23 to Reduce Summertime Litter at San Diego Beaches

SAN DIEGO — On May 23, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) will kick off its Clean Beach Coalition, partnering with local businesses to service 100 waste and recycling bins along the coast during San Diego’s busy summer holidays.  The

New Study Shows Litter Declining Across America – Down 34% Since 2020 

SAN DIEGO —   Today, Keep America Beautiful® released its new 2026 National Litter Study, revealing that litter across America’s roadways and waterways has declined 34% since 2020,

600 Students Rally for a Cleaner Coast on Kids Ocean Day

SAN DIEGO — On May 7, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) hosted 600 San Diego elementary-aged students at Mission Beach for Kids Ocean Day,
A young man smiles while wearing an I Love A Clean San Diego shirt

I Love A Clean San Diego Unveils Refreshed Logo and Brand Identity

SAN DIEGO — I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) announced a refreshed logo and visual design to reflect the organization’s growth as a leading environmental nonprofit.   While the look has evolved, ILACSD remains committed to its long-standing
Two volunteers at I Love A Clean San Diego's Creek to Bay cleanup pick up trash in front of a mural.

Preliminary Results Show Over 51,000 Pounds of Litter & Debris Removed at San Diego Creek to Bay Cleanup

SAN DIEGO — This morning, nearly 3,000 San Diegans joined I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) at 91 cleanup sites for the 24th annual Creek to Bay, the county’s largest Earth Month cleanup.  Volunteers across the county joined forces to clean and restore San Diego’s beloved beaches,

New Plastic Bag Ban Spurs Creative Ways for San Diegans to Use Paper Grocery Bags for Curbside Composting

SAN DIEGO — A change in California’s plastic bag law is reshaping shopping habits and creating new opportunities for composting in San Diego households.  As of

San Diego Residents Encouraged to Recycle Christmas Trees and Reduce Holiday Waste

County of San Diego and I Love A Clean San Diego Offer Convenient Recycling Options for the 2025–2026 Holiday Season  SAN DIEGO – As the holiday season comes to

New ‘LOVE SD’ Campaign Inspires San Diegans to Take Action and Volunteer for a Cleaner, Greener Community

A countywide movement led by a new coalition rallies thousands of San Diegans to take action and pledge to ‘Recycle. Compost. Reduce Litter. Every Day.

Preliminary Results Show Over 55,000 Pounds of Litter & Debris Removed at San Diego’s Coastal Cleanup Day

SAN DIEGO — This morning, more than 3,000 San Diegans joined I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) at 101 cleanup sites across the county for

5 ways San Diegans can Reduce their Environmental Impact as Summer Sales Begin 

WasteFreeSD.org connects you to everywhere you can donate or recycle textiles in San Diego County — from clothes in good condition, to old socks, to