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GREEN O • A Zero Waste Guide to Valentine’s Day
THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023
A Zero Waste Guide to Valentine’s Day
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Welcome to the New Year! Now is a great time to consider resolutions that will not only help you get organized for the New Year but also improve the environment. This year, show your love and gratitude towards the planet, as well as your loved ones! Here are some cool zero waste activities you can do together that protect the environment.
Start by making sure you are recycling right by using the Green Oceanside Recycle Smart Tool. Not sure what goes where? The Recycle Smart Tool can tell you how something can be reused, repaired, donated, recycled, or disposed of. Simply type the item you are trying to recycle in the box! By making sure you are sorting properly, you can reduce contamination and minimize items going to the landfill. The Green Oceanside Recycle Smart Tool can be found by visiting greenoceanside.org and going to our “Zero Waste Program Homepage” and clicking the link under “Program Highlights.”
Composting is an activity that can occur year-round. Compost is organic matter, such as food scraps and yard waste that has decomposed to create a nutrient-rich soil amendment. By keeping your organics out of the landfill, you prevent the production and release of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Compost also improves soil quality, biodiversity, and moisture retention. Composting is simple and it can be done at your home, office, or even classroom! Start by collecting your food scraps at home in a container.
For more information, videos and resources on how to compost at home visit greenoceanside.org and go to the “Food Scraps Recycling at Home” page. Next, clean out your garage! Get a jump start on spring cleaning this winter by taking inventory of unused items. Don’t let them take up space and collect dust, schedule a large item landfill collection of your unwanted items that are beyond reuse or repair.
To Schedule: Call Waste Management at (760)439-2824 or by emailing CSSandiego@wm.com
