Green Bins: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices Webinar

Learn the ins and outs of the City of San Diego’s curbside organic waste recycling program! Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 10 a.m. for our free Green Bins: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices webinar to learn about the program, what it means for City of San Diego residents, and how to best participate at home.

 

During this one-hour webinar, you will learn:

 

  • What can and cannot be disposed of in your green bin
  • Tips and tricks for keeping your green bin clean
  • Where the processed organic waste goes after collection
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 Visa e-gift card, distributed at the end of the webinar. THREE winners will be chosen!

Registration is required. Participants who cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event!

 

 

 

Encanto Park Beautification and Community Mural

Join ILACSD and Think Blue San Diego on Saturday, October 26 from 10am – 1pm to revitalize Encanto Park! Through beautification projects, litter removal, and grassroots empowerment, we aim to transform this vital shared space to foster community pride and create a cleaner environment.

This event is free and family friendly, with plenty of service projects and art-centric activities for all to join, including:

  • Litter abatement
  • Community mural painting (Please wear clothes you are comfortable getting paint on)
  • Storm drain clearing and stenciling
  • Native seed planting
  • Brush removal
  • Paint-a-long class and arts & crafts DIYS with Art Power Equity

Together, we can create lasting change and make Encanto Park a place we all take pride in. Let’s restore, engage, and empower!

 

To Buy or Not To Buy: The Dos and Don’ts of Sustainable Fashion Workshop

Did you know the average American throws away 82 pounds of textile waste every year? Join our free To Buy or Not To Buy: The Dos and Don’ts of Sustainable Fashion workshop at the Point Loma Library on Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 AM to learn how to make your closet more sustainable!

 

We will cover:

  • Textile recycling and upcycling ideas
  • Low waste laundry routines
  • How to mindfully clean out your closet
  • Thrift shopping tips and local secondhand store recommendations
  • The environmental impacts of fast fashion

 

We will have our Swap and Shop booth open for anyone who wants to browse through or donate secondhand clothes, accessories, and other household items! Please ensure all donations are gently-used with no stains, rips or odors. No donation is required to take items from the Swap.

 

Registration is required. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event!

 

 

Simple Swaps: Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic Webinar

Did you know that we produce almost 400 million tons of plastic each year across the globe?

 

Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Thursday, April 25th at 11 a.m. for our free Simple Swaps: Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastic webinar!

 

During the webinar, you’ll learn:

  • What happens to plastic after we throw it in the trash
  • How to properly recycle or dispose of plastic waste
  • About the City of San Diego’s local ordinance banning single-use plastics
  • Zero waste product swaps for single-use items inside and outside the home

Registration is required. Participants that cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego for sponsoring this event!

 

Sunset Sweep: Radio Canyon – Emerald Hills Park

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego for a litter cleanup! We will divert litter from our watersheds and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.
Our staff will have check-in ready for you on-site. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, some form of sun protection (sunscreen or a hat), and bring a water bottle or two! Staff will be providing everything else you will need!
Please click the registration button below for more information on this specific cleanup location.

Seminario Web sobre el Reciclaje de Residuos Orgánicos

¡El nuevo programa de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos colocados al borde de la acera de la Ciudad de San Diego está aquí! Acompáñanos el miércoles, 27 de febrero a las 12 p.m. en nuestro seminario web sobre el reciclaje de residuos orgánicos para aprender sobre el reciclaje obligatorio de residuos orgánicos, lo que esto representa para los residentes de la Ciudad de San Diego, y cómo hacerlo en casa.

 

Durante el seminario web de una hora, aprenderás:

 

  • Cómo eliminar desechos alimenticios adecuadamente a través del programa de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos colocados al borde de la acera
  • Qué tipos de residuos se pueden depositar en el contenedor de reciclaje de residuos orgánicos
  • Por qué es tan importante desviar los residuos orgánicos de nuestros rellenos sanitarios

 

Asiste al seminario web en vivo para que un representante del Departamento de Servicios Ambientales de la Ciudad de San Diego conteste tus preguntas.

Los asistentes participarán en un sorteo para ganar una tarjeta de regalo electrónica Visa de $25, que se distribuirá al final del seminario web.

Es necesario registrarse. Se recomienda a los participantes que no pueden asistir en vivo que se registren para recibir la grabación y recursos adicionales. ¡Muchas gracias al Departamento de Servicios Ambientales de la Ciudad de San Diego por patrocinar este evento!

Organic Waste Recycling Webinar

The City of San Diego’s curbside organic waste recycling program is here! Join us on Tuesday, February 13, at 12 p.m. for our free Organic Waste Recycling webinar to learn about the program, what it means for City of San Diego residents, and how to do it at home.

 

During this one-hour webinar, you will learn:

 

  • How to properly dispose of food waste through the curbside organic waste recycling program
  • What types of waste can be put in the green bin
  • Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills

 

Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Visa e-gift card, distributed at the end of the webinar.

 

Registration is required. Participants who cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event!

Sunset Sweep: City Heights – Hollywood Canyon Park

Join I Love A Clean San Diego and the City of San Diego for a litter cleanup! We will divert litter from our watersheds and keep it from traveling to the Pacific Ocean.

Our staff will have check-in ready for you on site. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, some form of sun protection (sunscreen or a hat) and bring a water bottle or two! Staff will be providing everything else you will need!

Please click the registration button below for more information on this specific cleanup location.

Zero Waste at Home Workshop

If you’re looking to eliminate waste from your daily routine, join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Zero Waste at Home workshop on Saturday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library! During this workshop, we’ll cover:

 

  • Zero waste practices to adopt in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and home common areas
  • Sustainable product swaps
  • Recommendations for local zero waste businesses

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to make and take home DIY zero waste cleaning and personal care products, and we will have our Swap and Shop booth open anyone who wants to browse through secondhand clothes, books, toys and other trinkets.

 

Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Visa gift card, distributed at the end of the workshop.

 

Registration is required. Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event. We can’t wait to see you at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library on January 20!

Celebrate Sustainably: Zero Waste Holidays, Parties, and Events Webinar

Learn how to enjoy all of life’s celebrations without creating waste! Join I Love A Clean San Diego on Wednesday, December 20, from 6-7 PM for our Celebrate Sustainably: Zero Waste Holidays, Parties, and Events webinar.

This webinar will cover how to maintain a low-waste lifestyle while navigating gift giving, décor, and cooking for large groups. We’ll share:

  • Low and no-waste gift ideas
  • Easy DIY decoration ideas
  • Where to best dispose of the waste we create after the holidays and large gatherings
  • Ways to reduce the amount of food waste from holiday meals

Registration is required. Participants who cannot attend live are encouraged to register to receive the recording and additional resources. We can’t wait to see you virtually on December 20! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event.