VISTA–Now that Christmas is over residents in Vista will be looking for ways to properly dispose of their tree. EDCO will collect Christmas trees from residence beginning, December 26 through January 11 curbside on their regular collection day at no extra charge. The trees must be cut to four feet or less in length when […]
Reduce, reuse, recycle: the future of phosphorus
(Newswise)–When Hennig Brandt discovered the element phosphorus in 1669, it was a mistake. He was really looking for gold. But his mistake was a very important scientific discovery. What Brandt couldn’t have realized was the importance of phosphorus to the future of farming. Phosphorus is one of the necessary ingredients for healthy crop growth and […]
San Diego’s Second Phase Of Polystyrene Foam And Single Use Plastics Ordinance Takes Effect May 24
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego is continuing its efforts to improve the environment and achieve Zero Waste goals, by rolling out the second phase of the polystyrene foam and single use plastics ordinance just before Memorial Day weekend. This ordinance is designed to reduce the amount of single use plastics and polystyrene entering San […]
Top Business Recyclers Recognized At City Of San Diego’s Recycler Of The Year Event
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego announced the winners of the annual Recycler of the Year competition. The awards were presented by the City’s Environmental Services Department staff at the San Diego Central Library at Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common. “We are encouraged by the ways our local businesses and organizations are recycling and helping […]
Top Business Recyclers Recognized At City Of San Diego’s Recycler Of The Year
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego on Wednesday announced the winners of the annual Recycler of the Year competition. The awards were presented by the City’s Environmental Services Department staff at the San Diego Central Library at Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common. “We are encouraged by the ways our local businesses and organizations are recycling […]
U.S. Aquariums Make Progress Cutting Back On Plastic
MONTEREY–(PRNewswire)–On Earth Day 2019, aquariums across the United States are leading by example in the fight against one of the threats facing ocean and freshwater animals – plastic pollution. The 20 aquariums that make up the Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP) are committing to three business practices that bring their facilities closer to eliminating all single-use […]
Bye Bye Mattress Launches Campaign To Combat Illegal Dumping
SACRAMENTO–The Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress Program (Program) said today a campaign to proactively combat the illegal dumping of mattresses and box springs. MRC’s public service announcement promotes the use of free, responsible disposal options in California. Meanwhile, ByeByeMattress.com assists consumers with finding free mattress recycling locations and events and offers tips for […]
San Diego To Host Automotive Products Recycling Event At SDCCU Stadium
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) Household Hazardous Waste Program is hosting a free automotive products recycling event January 26 at SDCCU Stadium. The 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. event provides San Diego residents with a centrally located, convenient way to remove used motor oil, oil filters, automotive batteries and antifreeze […]
Three Million Mattresses Recycled in California, Reports Bye Bye Mattress Program
SACRAMENTO–The Mattress Recycling Council’s (MRC) Bye Bye Mattress Program (Program) announced today it has recycled more than 3 million mattresses in California since its inception in 2016. The Program offers no-cost, environmentally friendly alternatives to Californians disposing of old mattresses through local collection sites, public events and collaborations with local retailers and solid waste providers. […]