Ways to Reduce Waste in San Diego Right Now
Last Updated January 07, 2018
Let's face it, we have an overwhelming global waste problem, but there are easy ways to do our part to clean up our act.
Reducing waste doesn't take much effort. There are simple swaps we can make in our daily lives, things we can make at home using re-usable containers, as well as great organizations around San Diego County doing the heavy lifting who we can support.
Old Rags are the New Paper Towels
Consider this: you don’t need paper towels in your house. No, really! Sure, they’re biodegradable so, as far as household materials go, they are not the biggest offender. But they are made from...
Feeding San Diego Volunteers Glean Good Food
As I sit down to write this story, the holiday season is coming to an end. In my hometown snow is falling outside. I know that for you, however, it is the cusp of spring—asparagus and berries will...
How to Save the Planet and Grow Bigger, Healthier Plants with Bokashi
Bokashi is preserving food waste through fermentation. It’s not actually composting,” says Ron McCord, environmental educator at Solana Center and owner of Feed the Soil. Fermentation, for those...
Closing the Loop, a Zero-Waste Sustainability Business
Chris Young’s mind likes loops. His way of looking at things is to make connections that all come together in a nice closed, efficient circle. And that’s what he does with his zero-waste...
10 DIY Foods You Can Easily Make at Home
These are delicious and nutritious things you can make at home, often for a fraction of market price. They require little specialized equipment and taste all the better when you make it yourself.
