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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

The Journey of a Tire

Every tire begins its life in a factory, where oil, natural rubber, steel, and carbon black are combined through an energy-intensive process. It takes about 7 gallons of oil to make just one tire —