Calling Local Artists Looking for a Unique Residency Program – Application Deadline December 15, 2023 The City of El Cerrito is inviting all artists in Contra Costa or Alameda County to apply for The EL Cerrito Creative ReUse (“ECCRU”) Artist Residency, a nine-month program taking place at the El ...
Aseptic Packaging: Why Items like Milk Cartons Are Difficult to Recycle Aseptic carton packaging is a well-accepted technique for the preservation of liquid and particulate foods and has revolutionized the shelf life and shipping efficiencies. While this type of packaging ...
From Garbage to Guitars: An interview with El Cerrito Creative ReUse Artist Residency Awardee Steve Zwetsch Finding new life in unwanted goods Carrying two guitars in hand (made of upcycled cigar boxes), a small amp, a collection of guitar slides, while wearing a brimmed hat with an assortment of handmad ...
Food Waste for Compost, Trash, or Garbage Disposal: Which Is Greener? Composting at home is the most eco-friendly way to get rid of food scraps. Using an at home composting method such as a backyard composter or worm bin saves the natural resources usage required to tra ...
Food Scrap Pails are available to West Contra Costa County Residents for Free!Countertop food scrap pails for easy separation of food waste and food soiled papers are available at your city’s service counter at no charge. Click here for more information.
SB 1383: New Recycling Law Starts January 1, 2022Effective January 1, 2022, California state law SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, aims to keep food and other compostable materials (“organics”) out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Click here for more information and how to be compliant.
