Sunset Sweep: Chollas Creek Canyon Community Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, San Diego Canyonlands, and Think Blue San Diego for a VIRTUAL litter cleanup in the Chollas Creek Canyon neighborhood! We will collect trash from around the community and keep it from traveling through the canyons into the Pacific Ocean.

It is so important to stay safe and avoid group-gatherings right now, so we are turning the focus of these canyon cleanups away from public places and towards canyon-adjacent neighborhoods! Have you noticed any areas near your home that need a pick-me-up? Please join us in protecting the environment as well as ourselves, and “sunset sweep” in your neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Get your family 6-ft apart together for a cleanup down the street! Invite your neighbors and practice social distancing. Bring a bucket or bag from home, grab some kitchen or gardening gloves, and don”t forget your face-covering. You can make this cleanup truly zero-waste by using your own reusable supplies!

Kick-off at 3pm with our included video introduction, then get out there to beautify your canyon neighborhood! We’ll make it a breeze to sort what you collect and dispose of it in your correct residential bins. After your cleanup report your totals in our Volunteer Impact map to track our accomplishments!

Register now to receive resources and event details!

DISCLAIMER: By participating in a cleanup, you agree I Love A Clean San Diego is NOT responsible for any injury suffered and you waive any claim arising from participation in the event. I agree to read and follow all of the safety protocols for this event.

Sunset Sweep: Swan Canyon Community Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, San Diego Canyonlands, and Think Blue San Diego for a VIRTUAL litter cleanup in the Swan Canyon neighborhood! We will collect trash from around the community and keep it from traveling through the canyons into the Pacific Ocean.

It is important to stay safe and avoid group-gatherings right now, so we are turning the focus of these canyon cleanups away from public places and towards canyon-adjacent neighborhoods! Have you noticed any areas near your home that need a pick-me-up? Please join us in protecting the environment as well as ourselves, and “sunset sweep” in your neighborhood Thursday afternoon.

Get your family 6-ft apart together for a cleanup down the street! Invite your neighbors and practice social distancing. Bring a bucket or bag from home, grab some kitchen or gardening gloves, and don”t forget your face-covering. You can make this cleanup truly zero-waste by using your own reusable supplies!

Kick-off at 3pm with our included video introduction, then get out there to beautify your canyon neighborhood! We’ll make it a breeze to sort what you collect and dispose of it in your correct residential bins. After your cleanup report your totals in our Volunteer Impact map to track our accomplishments!

Register now to receive resources and event details!

DISCLAIMER: By participating in a cleanup, you agree I Love A Clean San Diego is NOT responsible for any injury suffered and you waive any claim arising from participation in the event. I agree to read and follow all of the safety protocols for this event.

Watershed Warriors: Alpine Community Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego for a VIRTUAL litter cleanup in Alpine! We will collect trash from around the Alpine community to divert litter from the San Diego watershed!

It is so important to stay safe and avoid group-gatherings right now, so we are turning the focus of community cleanups away from public places and towards our own neighborhoods! Have you noticed any areas near your home that need a pick-me-up? Please join us in protecting the environment as well as ourselves, and “walk-your-block” Saturday morning.

Get your family 6-ft apart together for a cleanup down the street! Invite your neighbors and practice social distancing. Bring a bucket or bag from home, grab some kitchen or gardening gloves, and don’t forget your face-covering. You can make this cleanup truly zero-waste by using your own reusable supplies!

We will broadcast the kick-off online including safety talk, recycling tips, and more at 9AM, then you can spend a few hours beautifying your neighborhood! We’ll make it a breeze to sort what you collect and dispose of it in your correct residential bins. After your cleanup you can log back in to your profile and upload your totals to receive community service hour verification.

Register now to receive resources and event details!

DISCLAIMER: By participating in a cleanup, you agree I Love A Clean San Diego is NOT responsible for any injury suffered and you waive any claim arising from participation in the event. I agree to read and follow all of the safety protocols for this event.

Watershed Warriors: Spring Valley Community Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego for a VIRTUAL litter cleanup in Spring Valley! We will collect trash from around the Spring Valley community to divert litter from the Sweetwater watershed!

It is so important to stay safe and avoid group-gatherings right now, so we are turning the focus of community cleanups away from public places and towards our own neighborhoods! Have you noticed any areas near your home that need a pick-me-up? Please join us in protecting the environment as well as ourselves, and “walk-your-block” Saturday morning.

Get your family 6-ft apart together for a cleanup down the street! Invite your neighbors and practice social distancing. Bring a bucket or bag from home, grab some kitchen or gardening gloves, and don”t forget your face-covering. You can make this cleanup truly zero-waste by using your own reusable supplies!

We will broadcast the kick-off online including safety talk, recycling tips, and more at 9AM, then you can spend a few hours beautifying your neighborhood! We’ll make it a breeze to sort what you collect and dispose of it in your correct residential bins. After your cleanup you can log back in to your profile and upload your totals to receive community service hour verification.

Register now to receive resources and event details!

DISCLAIMER: By participating in a cleanup, you agree I Love A Clean San Diego is NOT responsible for any injury suffered and you waive any claim arising from participation in the event. I agree to read and follow all of the safety protocols for this event.

Watershed Warriors: Bonita Community Cleanup

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the County of San Diego for a VIRTUAL litter cleanup in Bonita! We will collect trash from around the Bonita community to divert litter from the Sweetwater watershed!

It is so important to stay safe and avoid group-gatherings right now, so we are turning the focus of community cleanups away from public places and towards our own neighborhoods! Have you noticed any areas near your home that need a pick-me-up? Please join us in protecting the environment as well as ourselves, and “walk-your-block” Saturday morning.

Get your family 6-ft apart together for a cleanup down the street! Invite your neighbors and practice social distancing. Bring a bucket or bag from home, grab some kitchen or gardening gloves, and don”t forget your face-covering. You can make this cleanup truly zero-waste by using your own reusable supplies!

We will broadcast the kick-off online including safety talk, recycling tips, and more at 9AM, then you can spend a few hours beautifying your neighborhood! We’ll make it a breeze to sort what you collect and dispose of it in your correct residential bins. After your cleanup you can log back in to your profile and upload your totals to receive community service hour verification.

Register now to receive resources and event details!

DISCLAIMER: By participating in a cleanup, you agree I Love A Clean San Diego is NOT responsible for any injury suffered and you waive any claim arising from participation in the event. I agree to read and follow all of the safety protocols for this event.

Sustainable Materials Management 101

Carlsbad Virtual Workshop

Sustainable Materials Management 101

Calling all Carlsbad residents! Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of Carlsbad for a webinar on living sustainably!

Learn what current environmental issues Carlsbad residents are facing, how the City’s working to address waste in the region through their Sustainable Materials Management Plan, and how you can help divert waste from our landfills with the help of the City’s Residential Guide for Recycling and Trash Services. Get answers to common questions, like “what can I recycle?” and “where do I dispose of expired prescription medications?”. Register here with your email address to receive the webinar link!

Seaside Sustainability Workshop Carlsbad

Join I Love A Clean San Diego as we team up with the City of Carlsbad for our FREE Seaside Sustainability Workshop on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 10AM-12PM at the Pine Avenue Recreation Center. Whether you’re starting your zero waste journey or ready to take it to the next level, come learn how to set yourself up for zero waste success!

Through educational booths and hands-on activities, you will learn ways to go zero waste in the kitchen and bathroom, and common areas throughout the home. We will discuss the importance of a zero waste lifestyle and how to confidently implement sustainable practices into various aspects of your life.

Hands-on activities will be available for all ages, including an eco-kid’s craft and a make-and-take project!

Make and Take: DIY Beeswax Wraps
Kid’s Craft: Tin Can planters
Raffle Prizes: Stasher Bag, I Love a Clean San Diego Reusable Produce Bag

In addition, attendees can bring in gently used items you were planning to donate and participate in the Swap ‘n’ Shop! Participants can exchange or donate those items giving them a second life and keeping them out of the landfill. Some example items that have been brought to past workshops include clothes, nail polish, stereos, pet supplies, books, CD’s, picture frames, kitchenware, Halloween costumes, etc.

See you there!

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Green Business Solutions Workshop

Green Business Solutions Workshop

Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm for our Green Business Solutions Workshop, sponsored by Wells Fargo. This interactive evening will focus on practical solutions to your business’ sustainability challenges! The workshop will be held at the Hoffman Room of the San Diego Foundation.

We will identify the importance of a zero waste lifestyle, how to implement these practices into your business, and the environmental and economic benefits of going green. Whether you work in an office, a restaurant, or in retail, we will have valuable information for all business models! This is a great opportunity for you to network and share ideas for creating a more eco-conscious work space.

Appetizers and drinks provided.  See you there!

Seaside Sustainability: Ditching Disposables

Join ILACSD as we team up with the City of Carlsbad to bring you Seaside Sustainability: Ditching Disposables on Wednesday, June 20th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM! We are excited to help spread the word about sustainable practices and make it easy for residents to implement these actions into their everyday lives by providing FREE a reusable 3-in-1 spork and a stainless steel straw! At three locations throughout Carlsbad, ILACSD will be talking with community members about minimizing consumption of single-use plastics, reducing food waste, and building sustainable habits. Communities member will then be able to put that knowledge into action by using the reusable items that will be handed out. Stroll through Carlsbad, enjoy a bite to eat, and take pride in the plastic utensils and straws that won’t end up in a landfill! 

Stop by the ILACSD booth and grab your reusable utensils and straw at one of the following locations:

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant   |  2968 State Street
Las Olas Mexican Restaurant  |  2939 Carlsbad Blvd
C’Est La Vie  |  2805 Roosevelt Street

We hope to see you there!

Tips for a Green Graduation

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Hannah at one of ILACSD’s events

Hi my name is Hannah and I am currently one of the Outreach Interns at I Love A Clean San Diego! I am graduating this May from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability.  My love for the environment started in high school after taking a course in environmental science, which led me to my major. I am always trying to find ways to be more sustainable, including my upcoming college graduation.

Graduation season is quickly approaching. From kindergarten to college, there will be millions of students all over the globe walking across a stage to receive their diploma.  Here are 4 ways to be sustainable this graduation season and have a green graduation!

  1. Send evites to your friends and family to attend your graduation ceremony or party rather than paper announcements! You will not only be saving the planet, but also saving money. The online alternative to invitations is affordable, easy, and environmentally friendly! Websites such as Paperless Post, Greenvelope, and Punch Bowl all offer free or low cost alternatives.

    grad invitation
    Created on Paperlesspost.com
  1. Rent or recycle your graduation gown! There are more than 5 million high school and college graduates every year each purchasing a graduation gown they will probably never wear again and could end up in a landfill, if it is not recycled. Greener Grads is a website that provides low cost cap, gown, and tassel rentals. If you have already graduated or purchased your gown, don’t fret, Greener Grads will recycle it for you after you are done.

SDSU gown

  1. Arrange a carpool for your guests attending your graduation or encourage them to take public transportation. Not only will there be tons of traffic getting to and from the ceremony, but they will be making a positive impact on the environment.   Since SDSU has a trolley stop right on campus, my family is staying at a hotel in close proximity to a trolley stop for my graduation this May for a quick, sustainable, and hassle free journey.
trolley SDSU
photo credit: http://arweb.sdsu.edu/es/virtualtour/transit.html
  1. Encourage your friends and family to refrain from showering you with balloons and candy leis at your graduation ceremony, and let them know their attendance is more than enough! We are currently facing a helium shortage, you know the stuff that we fill balloons with, and studies suggest supplies could be depleted before the middle of the century. Helium is a non-renewable resource, so once it’s gone it’s gone. Another popular graduation ceremony gift are candy leis, but candy wrappers are made from mixed materials that can be very difficult to recycle.

We’ll that’s it! If you’re graduating this spring or if you know someone who is, take these tips with you as you celebrate this incredible milestone with our environment in mind. For more sustainable ideas for other occasions, follow I Love A Clean San Diego on Pinterest!

Graduation meme