Green Business Solutions: Commercial Kitchen Food Scraps Recycling

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 26th 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 organics recycling regulations and how to meet requirements. We’ll also share best practices from local businesses who have implemented changes successfully.

Part Two 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 19th from 3-4pm for Part One 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 One here.

 

Green Business Solutions: Commercial Kitchen Food Waste Reduction

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 19th 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 One 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 26th from 3-4pm for Part Two of this webinar series. This second event will detail organics recycling programs available in the City of San Diego. Please note you will need to register separately for each event. Register for Part Two here.

Cooking Up Change: Zero Waste Cooking Demo with Kitchens for Good

Cooking Up Change: Zero Waste Cooking Demo with Kitchens for Good

Did you know that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. currently goes to waste? Join I Love A Clean San Diego and Kitchens for Good on Thursday, May 13th from 5:30-6:30 pm for a free, zero waste cooking demonstration! Come hungry to learn about reducing food waste and getting creative in the kitchen. Attendees are encouraged to gather ingredients and cook some arancini with radish top pesto along with Chef Ryan Rizzuto, Kitchens for Good Production Chef and Owner of Southside Biscuits.

Kitchens for Good is a local, nonprofit organization that works to equip individuals with culinary and hospitality training, as well as to prepare thousands of healthy meals for hungry residents using surplus and cosmetically imperfect produce.

Please register to receive the recipe card and Zoom link. Thank you to the Escondido Community Foundation for sponsoring this event. Can’t wait to see you there!

Tech Talk: Energize Your Waste Webinar

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Tech Talk: Energize Your Waste!  Curbside Organics Recycling and the City of La Mesa

In early 2021, EDCO began the roll out of a state-of-the-art organics recycling plant, known as an Anaerobic Digestion Facility. This facility will turn La Mesa’s organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer – but how? Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of La Mesa for a virtual sit down with EDCO General Manager, Carl Scherbaum, as we talk all things Anaerobic Digestion.

Are biodegradable plastics accepted? What are some tips for keeping your food collection bin clean? Find out these answers and more as we dive into the science behind the digester, why it is important, and how it relates to La Mesa. Afterwards, Mr. Scherbaum will be answering attendee questions live. Registration is free and open to all. Please register here for the link to join.

More about the Speaker:
Mr. Scherbaum began his career in the solid waste collection and recycling industry in 1984 with Waste Management. In 2016, Mr. Scherbaum joined EDCO as Division Manager. Throughout his 37 years in the industry, he has gained valuable experience working in a variety of rolls, including Fleet Director, Senior District Manager and Area Fleet Manager. He is based in the Lemon Grove office and he and his family reside in San Diego County.

He directly oversees seven waste collection and recycling municipal contracts served by the eight South San Diego County locations, and is excited to share more with you about this process!

Save Your Scraps Webinar

Save Your Scraps Webinar

Do you find yourself cooking at home much more often lately? You’re definitely not alone, making this a great time for many of us to implement sustainability in our kitchens! Did you know that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. currently goes to waste? Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Saturday, February 20th, from 10am-11am for our free Save Your Scraps webinar.

Come hungry to learn about reducing food waste and recycling right in the kitchen. We’ll share tips on smart shopping, proper food storage, myth-busting expiration dates, and cooking root-to-stalk meals. Discover why it is so important to keep organic waste from reaching the landfill, and leave with the tools you need to stop wasting food (and money) in your home!

Please register to receive the Zoom link. Thank you to the City of Vista for sponsoring this event. Can’t wait to see you there!

Save Your Scraps Webinar

Save Your Scraps Webinar

Do you find yourself cooking at home much more often lately? You’re definitely not alone, making this a great time for many of us to implement sustainability in our kitchens! Did you know that 40% of the food grown, processed, and transported in the U.S. currently goes to waste? Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Tuesday, January 26th from 11am-12pm for our free Save Your Scraps webinar.

Come hungry to learn about reducing food waste and recycling right in the kitchen. We’ll share tips on smart shopping, proper food storage, myth-busting expiration dates, and cooking root-to-stalk meals. Discover why it is so important to keep organic waste from reaching the landfill, and leave with the tools you need to stop wasting food (and money) in your home!

Please register to receive the Zoom link. Thank you to the City of San Diego for sponsoring this event. Can’t wait to see you there!

Este seminario web también se ofrece en español el 28 de enero: https://love.cleansd.org/event/sin-desperdicio-aprovecha-la-comida-seminario-web/e319218 

Celebrate Sustainably: Food and Festivities Webinar

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Celebrate Sustainably: Food & Festivities Webinar

Did you know that Americans send on average 25% more to the landfill between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time of the year? Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego on Tuesday, December 15th from 11am-12pm for our free Celebrate Sustainably: Food and Festivities Webinar, where we will focus on ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce in our kitchens around big holiday meals. We will share tips on shopping with a plan, cooking root-to-stalk meals, recycling right, and disposing of cooking oils properly. Come hungry for strategies that you can begin practicing in your kitchen right away, and leave feeling inspired to live a zero waste lifestyle at all times of the year! Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Celebrate Sustainably: Food & Festivities Webinar

Celebrate Sustainably: Food & Festivities Webinar

Did you know that Americans send, on average, 25 percent more to the landfill between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time of the year? Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego on Saturday, November 21st from 10am-11am for our free Celebrate Sustainably Webinar, where we will focus on ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce in our kitchens around big holiday meals. Come hungry for strategies that you can begin practicing in your kitchen right away, and leave feeling satisfied that you can live a zero waste lifestyle at all times of the year! Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Register for our other zero waste webinar focused on gift giving, wrapping, and décor of the holiday season on December 12

Celebrate Sustainably: Gifts & Glitz

Celebrate Sustainably: Gifts and Gatherings Webinar for Carlsbad Residents

Celebrate-Sustainably

Celebrate Sustainably: Gifts and Gatherings Webinar

Calling all Carlsbad residents: learn how to cultivate your very own waste-free winter wonderland this season at home! Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Carlsbad Sustainable Materials Management Division on Saturday, November 14th from 10:00 AM -11:00 AM for our free Celebrate Sustainably webinar. We will discuss how to maintain a low-waste lifestyle while navigating the holiday season. Join us to hear about why it is vital to divert trash from our landfills, and leave with the resources you need to waste less throughout this winter and beyond! Please register to receive the Zoom link.

This webinar is available to City of Carlsbad residents only. Can’t wait to see you there!

Sustainable Materials Management Division

Tech Talk: Energize Your Waste

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Tech Talk: Energize Your Waste

Join this Webinar, in partnership with the City of Poway, to learn about the new tech that will turn your waste into energy!

Calling all Powegians! Curbside organics recycling is coming to the City of Poway! Beginning in early 2021, EDCO is rolling out a state-of-the-art organics recycling plant, also known as their Anaerobic Digestion Facility. Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Poway for a virtual sit down with EDCO General Manager, Jim Ambroso, as we talk all things Anaerobic Digestion. We will be getting into the science behind the digester, why it is important, and how it relates to Poway. Afterwards, there will be a Q&A followed by some spooky tips to keep your Halloween celebrations eco-friendly this year! Be sure to REGISTER HERE for the link to join.

More about our speaker:
Jim Ambroso has worked in the solid waste and recycling industry for over 35 years. In March of this year, Jim joined EDCO as General Manager for their north San Diego County operations, which includes the San Marcos collection and processing facility, Escondido collection, recycling, waste transfer and lastly, the Fallbrook waste and recycling transfer location.
Before joining EDCO, Jim spent 5 years developing recycling methods for organic waste, including food waste, which is quickly becoming the next frontier in recycling efforts. He is excited to help area residents and businesses establish sustainable collection and processing programs.