HOW TO: Make Your Own Doggie Bag Carrier from Upcycled Materials

One of the best things you can do to help prevent pathogens, harmful nutrients, parasites, and diseases from entering our waterways is to make sure that you pick up after your pet. To help keep you equipped with bags on this mission, we put together a quick “how to” for crafting your own doggie bag holder from upcycled materials. These are great for pet-owners and concerned citizens alike, and can be worn around your wrist, tied to a leash, or kept in your car.

Materials Needed:

• Two clean yogurt containers OR the bottoms of two plastic soda bottles (with labels removed)
• Scissors OR crafting knife
• Sandpaper or nail file (optional)
• Tape (the thicker the better here but most kinds will work)
• String, yarn, ribbon, or a strip of cloth

Prepare the Dispenser Piece

1. Cut a hole roughly 1¼ inches in diameter on one of your two containers. Using your sandpaper or nail file, sand down any rough edges here as desired.

2. Tear off a piece of tape roughly 2 inches square. Set that aside for now.
3. Tear off a second piece of tape just slightly larger than 1¼ in each direction.
4. Place the two pieces of tape together – sticky-sides together – as shown in the picture below. The first piece of tape should have some of the sticky side still exposed.

5. Tape the joined tape strips to the bottom of the container you cut a hole in. There should be no sticky sides showing on either side of the hole.
6. Tear off a last piece of tape, about 3 inches square, to cover both pieces of tape and secure them in place. It should look like the following:

7. Set the container so the side with the hole you cut is facing up. Cut an “x” shape into the middle of the tape.

Make the Handle

1. Cut two small holes near the rim of each of your containers, one on each side, as shown below.

2. Thread your ribbon, string, or cloth through the hole (if you choose ribbon or cloth, your hole will need to be bigger than the one pictured). Be sure to leave extra string for a handle between each knot, so you have a handle to use when carrying. This handle size can be to your preference, but for the model shown about 12” of slack between knots was enough.

3. Tie one of the sides off in a double-knotted bow

Fill with Your Bags of Choice

1. Before tying shut your second side, fill your holder with bags. Here, I have used upcycled grocery bags, but rolls of pet poop bags will fit as well. Go ahead and poke one of your bags through the hole created in step 1 to get your dispenser started.

2. Leaving as much string as you would like for a handle between knots (again, I left about 12” for a handle on mine), tie shut the second side with a double-knotted bow. Keep in mind that to refill your holder, you will untie one of these bows, so try not to tie too tight to undo again!

Decorate as Desired and Get to Scooping!

1. Personalize and decorate your exterior however you’d like! Then, you are finished and ready to enjoy your new bag holder! You can slip the handle over your wrist or tie it to your leash and you are all set to start scoopin’!

Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro

Oil-Filter-Exchange-Event

Evento de Reciclaje de Aceite y Filtro

Trae un filtro de aceite usado y recibe uno nuevo GRATIS! En las tiendas AutoZone participantes:

Fallbrook – 1081 S Mission Rd.
Lakeside – 12421 Woodside Ave.
Ramona – 370 Pala St.
Spring Valley – 9710 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley – 699 Sweetwater Rd.

Tú demuestras tu interés en nuestra comunidad al reciclar apropiadamente tu aceite usado. No olvides reciclar también el filtro de aceite y podrás recibir un filtro nuevo gratis durante este evento. Así decimos gracias por mantener tu comunidad limpia y cuidar la salud de nuestras familias.

Limite de reciclaje: 5 galones de aceite usados por dia, por persona.

Oferta de filtro gratis valida unicamente durante la fecha, hora y lugar mencionado.

Un filtro gratis por persona. Limite de dos filtros por hogar.

Filtro gratis debe ser de igual o menor valor, sin exceder $15 antes de impuestos.

Se requiere cubrebocas y distanciamiento social para participar.

Financiado por CalRecycle

5th Annual Zero Waste Fair

Zero Waste Fair

Join us for a unique celebration of all things zero waste!

I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, is hosting the fifth annual Zero Waste Fair on Saturday, August 15th, from 9AM-1PM.

Register here to attend!

This year, the Zero Waste Fair is going virtual to bring you a variety of informative and fun presentations, demonstrations, and Q&A sessions. This one-of-a-kind opportunity will highlight low-waste living, composting, recycling, environmental justice, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to try eco-friendly crafting, make personal zero waste goals, and win sustainable prizes!

Highlighted topics include:
Living zero waste with the EcoGoddess
Guided tour of a refill store
Climate action planning at the city of Encinitas
Composting at home
Recycling right
Environmental justice from the University of San Diego
Crafting with repurposed materials to send a message

Schedule of Speakers

Zero Waste Fair 2020 Schedule

Watershed Warriors: San Dieguito Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we partner with the County of San Diego for a volunteer cleanup event of San Dieguito County Park.  Volunteers will remove litter as well as prevent future litter by stenciling storm drains in the area with a pollution prevention message.

All supplies are provided, but help reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle, bucket to collect litter and gardening or work gloves.  Volunteers are advised to wear comfortable close toed shoes and sun protection.

All volunteers must sign a waiver regardless of age, and minors under the age of 18 require an additional parent or guardian signature on their waiver form.  Save time in line and print yours in advance here.

For a map and directions, click here.

Watershed Warriors: Spring Valley Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Spring Valley!  Volunteers will meet at Spring Valley County Park to pick up trash throughout the park, diverting waste from the local watershed.

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!

We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets. This helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click HERE.
Register today!

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Si se requiere ayuda con la registración, llame a Carly Keen (619) 704-2774 o mande un email a ckeen@cleanSD.org.

You’re Invited! Celebrate With I Love A Clean San Diego at Our 65th Anniversary Benefit

I Love A Clean San Diego 65th Anniversary Invite

Raise a glass—and make a lasting difference – at I Love A Clean San Diego’s 65th Anniversary Benefit! We hope you will join us to support our local environment while enjoying a one-of-a-kind celebration on beautiful Mission Bay. Your ticket purchase is not only a gift to support environmental education and volunteer programs that benefit all of San Diego County, but a way to celebrate and network with other influential supporters of our community’s longest-running environmental nonprofit.

5:30 p.m. Social Hour and Networking, Live Music, Hors d’oeuvres, Auctions, and more!

7 p.m. – 8 p.m. One-Hour Dinner Cruise on Mission Bay, Awards, Entertainment (Check-in will close at 6:45 p.m. and all guests must be on board for the 7 p.m. departure)

8 p.m. Cruise ends, dining and entertainment continue!

9 p.m. Event Concludes

Who: More than 200 business and community leaders who support our zero waste vision for San Diego County.

What: An upbeat social mixer and dinner cruise on Mission Bay, featuring live music, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and more aboard the elegant William D. Evans sternwheeler. We will also be recognizing outstanding volunteers, educators, and advocates who partner with I Love A Clean San Diego to inspire conservation and environmental action throughout our region.

Why: 100% of your gift to I Love A Clean San Diego’s work stays local and impacts the communities of San Diego County. Celebrate the history and accomplishments of I Love A Clean San Diego’s nonprofit mission and help raise critical funds to support our environmental education and volunteer programs.

When: Thursday, November 7, 2019 – 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: The William D. Evans sternwheeler, departing from the Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 W Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109

Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here for more details. Can’t attend or interested in making an additional gift? Click here for underwriting opportunities

Watershed Warriors: Crest Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Crest!  Volunteers will meet at South Lane Park to pick up trash as throughout the park, diverting waste from the local watershed.

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!

We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets. This helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver form to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click HERE.  
Register today!

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Si se requiere ayuda con la registración, llame a Carly Keen (619) 704-2774 o mande un email a ckeen@cleanSD.org.

Watershed Warriors: Alpine Community Cleanup

Join ILACSD as we team up with the County of San Diego for a litter cleanup in Alpine! Volunteers will meet in front of Alpine Elementary School to pick up trash from the surrounding area, diverting waste from the local watershed.

ILACSD will bring all the cleanup supplies and explain the impact of this cleanup on our watershed. We also provide community service hours and Letters of Appreciation for volunteers. This is a great opportunity for students and families to learn ways to protect our local environment!

We encourage volunteers to bring their own reusable items such as water bottles, work gloves, and buckets. This helps us work toward our vision of a zero waste, litter-free and environmentally engaged San Diego region!

All volunteers are required to fill out a waiver to participate. Anyone under the age of 18 needs a waiver signed by their parent or guardian.

See you there!

For a map and directions, click here.
Register today!

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL: Si se requiere ayuda con la registración, llame a Carly Keen (619) 704-2774 o mande un email a ckeen@cleanSD.org.

iHeart Media Cleanup with San Diego County Toyota Dealers

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, iHeart Media, and San Diego County Toyota Dealers for a cleanup at Mission Beach Park, 3000 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109.  All supplies are provided, but help reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle, bucket to collect trash, and gardening or work gloves.  Volunteers are advised to wear comfortable closed toed shoes and sun protection.

Channel 933 will be on site for the cleanup playing music to enjoy while you volunteer!

Unlike our normal cleanups, this cleanup does not have a registration page – just come out and join us, no need to register ahead-of-time.  Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate, and all volunteers must sign a waiver regardless of age.  Minors under the age of 18 require a parent or guardian signature on their waiver form.

 

iHeart Media Cleanup with San Diego County Toyota Dealers

Join I Love A Clean San Diego, iHeart Media, and San Diego County Toyota Dealers for a cleanup at Mission Beach Park, 3000 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109.  All supplies are provided, but help reduce waste by bringing your own reusable water bottle, bucket to collect trash, and gardening or work gloves.  Volunteers are advised to wear comfortable closed toed shoes and sun protection.

Channel 933 will be on site for the cleanup playing music to enjoy while you volunteer, and all volunteers will score a pair of FREE tickets to the Del Mar Races for participating!

Unlike our normal cleanups, this cleanup does not have a registration page – just come out and join us, no need to register ahead-of-time!  Volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate, and all volunteers must sign a waiver regardless of age.  Minors under the age of 18 require a parent or guardian signature on their waiver form.