Save Your Scraps Workshop

Learn to reduce your food waste and help divert organic waste from our local landfills! Join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Save Your Scraps workshop at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens on Saturday, August 24 at 10:30 a.m. During this workshop, we’ll cover:

 

  • How to reduce food waste when grocery shopping and cooking
  • The pros and cons of different styles of composting
  • Why it’s so important to keep organic waste out of landfills
  • How to properly dispose of food waste through the curbside organic recycling program

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to make and take home a vermicomposting bin during the workshop – all supplies will be provided to start easily composting at home! Please note that supplies are limited to one bin per household, with priority given to residents of the City of Vista.

 

Registration is required. Thank you to the City of Vista for sponsoring this event!

 

Seminario Web sobre el Reciclaje de Residuos Orgánicos

¡El nuevo programa de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos colocados al borde de la acera de la Ciudad de San Diego está aquí! Acompáñanos el miércoles, 27 de febrero a las 12 p.m. en nuestro seminario web sobre el reciclaje de residuos orgánicos para aprender sobre el reciclaje obligatorio de residuos orgánicos, lo que esto representa para los residentes de la Ciudad de San Diego, y cómo hacerlo en casa.

 

Durante el seminario web de una hora, aprenderás:

 

  • Cómo eliminar desechos alimenticios adecuadamente a través del programa de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos colocados al borde de la acera
  • Qué tipos de residuos se pueden depositar en el contenedor de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos
  • Por qué es tan importante desviar los residuos orgánicos de nuestros rellenos sanitarios

 

Asiste al seminario web en vivo para que un representante del Departamento de Servicios Ambientales de la Ciudad de San Diego conteste tus preguntas.

Los asistentes participarán en un sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo electrónica Visa de $25, que se distribuirá al final del seminario web.

Es necesario registrarse. Se recomienda a los participantes que no pueden asistir en vivo que se registren para recibir la grabación y recursos adicionales. ¡Muchas gracias al Departamento de Servicios Ambientales de la Ciudad de San Diego por patrocinar este evento!

Organic Waste Recycling Webinar

The City of San Diego’s curbside organic waste recycling program is here! Join us on Tuesday, February 13, at 12 p.m. for our free Organic Waste Recycling webinar to learn about the program, what it means for City of San Diego residents, and how to do it at home.

 

During this one-hour webinar, you will learn:

 

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

 

Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Visa e-gift card, distributed at the end of the webinar.

 

Registration is required. 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!

Organic Waste Recycling Webinar

The City of San Diego’s new curbside organic waste recycling program is here! Join us on Wednesday, November 15 at 5 p.m. for our free Organic Waste Recycling Webinar to learn about mandatory organic waste recycling, what it means for the City of San Diego residents, and how to do it at home.

 

During this one-hour webinar, 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 organic waste recycling program
  • What types of waste can be put in the green bin
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

 

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!

 

 

 

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.

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.

 

Step Up Your Sustainability Webinar

Whether you’re just starting out on your zero waste journey or you’re looking to level up your sustainable lifestyle, join I Love A Clean San Diego on Wednesday, January 25th from 5pm-6pm for our free Step Up Your Sustainability webinar! You’ll leave with the knowledge you need to know how to create sustainable habits in your current routines, how to repurpose old items with new uses, and how to properly dispose of the waste you do produce! More specifically:

 

  • Eco-friendly product swaps
  • DIY recipes
  • How to compost without an outdoor space
  • Low waste habits for pets, hobbies, and your home

 

Please register to receive the Zoom link. 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 25th! Thank you to the County of San Diego for sponsoring this event.

Save Your Scraps Webinar

Did you know that 40 percent of the food grown, processed and transported in the U.S. currently goes to waste? Adopting a zero waste mindset in the kitchen is a key step everyone can take to reduce this amount and live more sustainably.

 

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the City of Vista, on Wednesday, November 9th from 5pm-6pm for our free Save Your Scraps webinar! Come hungry to learn ways to reduce food waste and how to recycle right in the kitchen. We’ll share tips on meal prepping, food storage, low-waste cooking, and how to properly dispose of food waste through the the City of Vista’s new curbside organics recycling program. Discover what types of waste can be put in organics recycling bins, and why it is so important to keep organic waste from reaching the landfill. You’ll leave with the tools you need to stop wasting food (and money) in your home!

 

Please register to receive the Zoom link. We look forward to seeing you on November 9th!