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Give Your Pumpkins a Second Life in the Green Bin

When Halloween is over, carved pumpkins often move from the porch to the trash can. Across the country, more than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins are sent to landfills each year. (usda.gov) Unfortunately, when organic

What San Diego Students Can Teach Us About Waste Sorting

San Diego students are setting an impressive waste sorting example, one tray at a time!  Schools across the unincorporated county are embracing recycling and sustainability in powerful ways by participating in our education programs in

Green Bin Tips for the Summer

Did you know: Composting food scraps through your curbside green organics bin is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste and help the environment. But if you’ve ever dealt with the smells, mess, or fruit

Easy Fourth of July Swaps for a Low-Waste BBQ  

The Fourth of July is one of America’s most celebrated holidays. It’s full of fireworks, BBQs, and all things red, white, and blue. But unfortunately, it’s also a holiday known for single-use waste, from plastic