RECYCLE YOUR FOOD SCRAPS AND PLACE IN YOUR GREEN ORGANICS BIN FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION. REMEMBER TO REDUCE, REUSE, REPAIR, RECYCLE, AND ROT (COMPOST).

Harvesting Hope: Unveiling the Green Revolution of Backyard Composting

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 […]

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 transport and process the food scraps collected in municipal programs and allows for the householder to benefit from the compost […]

10 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

 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 […]

SB 1383: Recycling Law Effective January 1, 2022

Diverting Organic Waste and Recyclables is Mandatory with California State Law SB 1383 A California State Law, Senate Bill (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. Effective January 1, 2022, regulations for SB 1383 will […]