Organic Waste Recycling Workshop

The City of San Diego’s new curbside organic waste recycling program is here! Join us on Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. for our free  workshop at the Allied Gardens Recreation Center to learn about mandatory organic waste recycling for City of San Diego residents and how to do it at home.

The one-hour workshop will include:

  • How to properly dispose of food waste
  • What types of waste can go in the organic waste recycling bin
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

Participants will receive FREE compost from the Miramar Greenery and informational resources in a follow up email!

Registration is required. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event!

Organic Waste Recycling Workshop

The City of San Diego’s new curbside organics waste recycling program is here! Join us on Wednesday, March 15 at 5 p.m. for our free workshop at the Golden Hill Recreation Center to learn about mandatory organics waste recycling for City of San Diego residents and how to do it at home.

The one-hour workshop will include:

  • How to properly dispose of food waste
  • What types of waste can go in the organics waste recycling bin
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

Participants will receive FREE compost from the Miramar Greenery and informational resources in a follow up email!

Registration is required. Can’t make it? Keep an eye out for our additional organics waste recycling events in the upcoming months! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event.

 

 

 

Organics Waste Recycling Webinar

The City of San Diego’s new curbside organics waste recycling program is here! Join us on Wednesday, May 3 at 11 a.m. for our free webinar to learn about mandatory organics waste recycling, what it means for the City of San Diego residents, and how to do it at home.

 

During the one-hour webinar, you will learn:

 

  • How to properly dispose of food waste through the curbside organics waste recycling program
  • What types of waste can be put in the organics waste recycling bin
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

 

Attend the live webinar to get your questions answered by a representative from the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department.

Registration is required. Participants that cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event!

 

 

 

Organics Waste Recycling Webinar

The City of San Diego’s new curbside organics recycling program is here! Join us on Saturday, February 25th at 10 a.m. for our free Organics Waste Recycling Webinar to learn about mandatory organics waste recycling, what it means for the City of San Diego residents, and how to do it at home.

You will learn:

  • How to reduce food waste in the kitchen through meal planning and food storage
  • How to properly dispose of food waste through the curbside organics waste recycling program
  • What types of waste can be put in the organics waste recycling bin
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

Attend the live webinar to get your questions answered by a representative from the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department. Register to receive the link to the live webinar. Participants who cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event.

Green Routines Webinar

If you’re looking to eliminate waste from your daily routine, join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Green Routines Webinar on Thursday, May 18 at 5 p.m.!

 

During this one-hour webinar, we’ll cover:

 

  • Zero waste practices to adopt in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and home common areas
  • Sustainable product swaps
  • Recommendations for local zero waste businesses and shops
  • Recipes for DIY zero waste cleaning and personal care products

 

Registration is required. Participants that cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event!

Conscious Closets Webinar

Did you know the average American throws away 82 pounds of textile waste every year? Join our free Conscious Closets webinar on Wednesday, February 8th from 5 to 6 p.m. to learn how to make your closet more sustainable!

 

You will learn about all things sustainable fashion, including:

  • Textile recycling and upcycling ideas – including a demo of how to turn an old t-shirt into a reusable bag!
  • Low waste laundry routines
  • The environmental impacts of fast fashion
  • How to mindfully clean out your closet
  • Thrift shopping tips and local secondhand store recommendations
  • The environmental impacts of fast fashion

 

Register to receive the link to the live webinar. Participants that cannot attend are encouraged to register to receive a recording of the webinar and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event.

 

Sustainable Landscaping Webinar

Whether you’re a natural green thumb or you’re still just learning how to take care of a few houseplants, sustainable landscaping can be an intimidating undertaking!  Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we break down the topic in our Sustainable Landscaping webinar on Thursday, January 19th from 5:00 – 6:00PM. This will be a great webinar for people with gardens and yards of all sizes, even potted gardens on a small balcony!

 

We’ll focus on:

  • Water conservation tips
  • Yard erosion control
  • Gardening habits to avoid or adopt
  • Storage and disposal of fertilizers and pesticides
  • Yard waste disposal through the new curbside organics recycling program

 

Learn more about how engaging with our land intentionally helps to keep it healthy and sustainable! This event is free to attend and open to all. Please register to receive the link to join. A recording of the webinar and resources will be shared to all registrants after the event, so we encourage you to register even if the event timing doesn’t work for your schedule. We can’t wait to see you virtually on January 19th! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event.

 

Celebrate Sustainably: Waste-Free Holidays Webinar

Learn how to cultivate your very own waste-free winter wonderland this holiday season at home! Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Wednesday, December 21st from 5:00-6:00 pm for our Celebrate Sustainably: Waste-Free Holidays webinar.

Our Celebrate Sustainably webinar will cover how to maintain a low-waste lifestyle while navigating gift giving, décor, and holiday meals. We’ll share low- and no-waste gift ideas, easy DIY decorations, and where to best dispose of the waste we create after the holidays like Christmas trees and other bulky items. We’ll also be focusing on ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce in our kitchens around big holiday meals, including cooking root-to-stalk recipes, recycling right, and disposing of food waste and cooking oils properly.

Please register to receive the Zoom link. We can’t wait to see you virtually on December 21st! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event.

Commercial Kitchen Food Waste Reduction Webinar

Green Business Solutions: Commercial Kitchen Food Waste Reduction

Food waste is rampant in the U.S., costing us time, money, and resources ($162 billion annually!). It’s time for us all to trim unnecessary waste. As someone who works in a commercial kitchen, you have a big part to play, and we’re here to help guide you.

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego on Wednesday, May 11th from 3 – 4 p.m. for a free Green Business Solutions webinar focused on Commercial Kitchen Food Waste Reduction. In this informational webinar, we will cover tips and tricks for food waste reduction in commercial kitchens, share case studies from local businesses who have implemented changes successfully, and leave you feeling empowered to begin making incremental shifts in your own practices.

Part Two of this two-part webinar series will include:

  • The importance of food waste reduction in commercial kitchens
  • The environmental and economic benefits for your business
  • Edible food recovery resources
  • Strategies to implementing lasting, sustainable practices
  • Tips for increasing employee and consumer engagement
  • Q&A session with a City of San Diego Environmental Services representative

Thank you to the City of San Diego for sponsoring this webinar. Register to receive the Zoom link. We’ll see you there!

If you can’t attend the live event, we’ve got you covered! Register and we will send you a recording of the webinar.

To take full advantage of this program, join us on Wednesday, May 4th from 3-4pm for Part One of this webinar series. This second event will detail organic waste recycling programs available in the City of San Diego. Please note you will need to register separately for each event. Register for Part One here.

Commercial Kitchen Food Scraps Recycling Webinar

Green Business Solutions: Commercial Kitchen Food Scraps Recycling

Almost half of what we trash is compostable! To tackle this issue, the City of San Diego has commercial composting options and support available for businesses within the city. To learn more, join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego on Wednesday, May 4th from 3 – 4 p.m. for a free Green Business Solutions webinar focused on Commercial Kitchen Food Scraps Recycling.

In this informational webinar, we will detail upcoming organic waste recycling regulations and how to meet requirements. We’ll also share best practices from local businesses who have implemented changes successfully.

Part One of this two-part webinar series will include:

  • The importance of food scrap recycling in commercial kitchens
  • Requirements for businesses to lower their waste production
  • Tools and strategies for successfully implementing a composting program through the City of San Diego’s Food Scraps Recycling Program
  • Q&A session with a City of San Diego Environmental Services representative

Thank you to the City of San Diego for sponsoring this webinar. Register to receive the Zoom link. We’ll see you there!

If you can’t attend the live event, we’ve got you covered! Register and we will send you a recording of the webinar.

To take full advantage of this program, join us on Wednesday, May 11th from 3-4pm for Part Two of this webinar series. This first event will detail how to reduce organic waste in commercial kitchens. Please note you will need to register separately for each event. Register for Part Two here.