On Saturday, March 21, 2026, RecycleMore teamed up with Reuse Alliance and the Hercules Public Library to host a Free Repair Fair. This event brought community members together with coaches for an afternoon of sustainable reuse and repair in West Contra Costa County. In addition, there was a clothing swap and a fun creative reuse […]
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, RecycleMore teamed up with Rich City Rides and the North Richmond Mobile Tool Library to host a Free Bike Repair Workshop that brought community members together for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and sustainable repair in West Contra Costa County. The event was held at the Rich City Rides headquarters […]
RecycleMore participated in several Earth Day events this year to celebrate and support the planet. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, team members Reka Abraham, Lisa Borreani, Webster Nguyen, and Rachel Dice joined North Richmond’s Earth Day Celebration, starting with a volunteer cleanup at Wildcat Creek near Lucky A’s Park and continuing with a community gathering […]
On Saturday, May 22, 2025, RecycleMore hosted a free Community Repair Workshop in partnership with the City of El Cerrito and Sustainable Contra Costa. Volunteer repair coaches provided consultation, assessment, and guidance on how to troubleshoot for possible repair of broken and non-functioning household items for residents of West Contra Costa County. From vacuum cleaners, sewing […]
Do you have broken or non-functioning things such as electronics, computers, toys, sewing machines, or fabric items that you’d like to repair? RecycleMore is hosting a repair workshop at the El Cerrito Community Center at 7007 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kz2yqy3o8xTtyMWf6) on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10am-1pm, in partnership with the City […]
In a world where discarded items often go unnoticed and unappreciated, one artist’s imagination breathes new life into forgotten treasures. Meet Risa Lenore, artist, educator, performer, and puppeteer whose craft transcends traditional boundaries. With nimble fingers and boundless creativity, she transforms ordinary recyclables into extraordinary characters that captivate audiences young and old. Step into their […]
As part of an ongoing effort to strengthen team bonds and foster a spirit of collaboration, the staff at RecycleMore embarked on an educational and fun team-building experience exploring nature and science at the California Academy of Sciences, in San Francisco, California. Team Bonding in a Sustainable Environment The Academy’s exhibits reminded the team of […]
Avoid waste and save money while hosting your holiday gatheringsThis holiday season, let’s turn the feast into a win for both our stomachs and the planet! While we gather around the table to celebrate the season with loved ones, we can also take action to reduce food waste and make a big impact. By planning […]
In a world increasingly confronted by environmental challenges, the call for sustainable solutions echoes louder than ever. Amidst this clamor, one humble practice stands out as a beacon of eco-friendly innovation: backyard composting. From kitchen food scraps to garden waste, composting offers a simple yet powerful means to transform what might otherwise be considered refuse […]
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 handmade jewelry, Steve Zwetsch puts style in sustainability. Originally from the East Coast, Steve is now rooted in the Bay Area where […]
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 transport and process the food scraps collected in municipal programs and allows for the householder to benefit from the compost […]
With SB 1383 (that took effect on January 1, 2022) and the cost of food increasing (approximately 5.9 percent in 2023), food waste has become a topic of concern. Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce to parts of fruits and vegetables that […]
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