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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 —

From Waste to Resource: The Journey of a Recycled Mattress in San Diego County

What happens when a mattress is landfilled, or worse, illegally dumped and left in nature?  Aside from being an eyesore – landfilled or illegally dumped mattresses and box springs can harbor pests, and contribute to

Preventing Pollution at the Source: Top Litter Items Found at San Diego’s Largest Cleanup

Preventing Pollution at the Source: Top Litter Items Found at San Diego’s Largest Cleanup Every spring, thousands of volunteers across San Diego County take to the streets, parks, and beaches to fight pollution during San