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!

 

9th Annual Sustainable Solutions Fair

Join us for a fun and unique celebration of all things sustainability! I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, is hosting the 9th annual Sustainable Solutions Fair on Saturday, June 22, from 10AM-1PM at the EUSD Farm Lab.

This one-of-a-kind event will highlight tips on low-waste living, composting, recycling, sustainable swaps for everyday products, and more. All are welcome – from sustainable living beginners to zero waste experts.

Come ready to experience a wide array of zero waste activities, including informative panel speakers, booths from sustainable companies, and hands-on low waste DIYs.

Please register on CleanSD.org for the full schedule and more event details. Can’t wait to see you there!

Step Up Your Sustainability Webinar

Whether you’re just starting out on your zero waste journey or you’re looking to level up your sustainable lifestyle, join I Love A Clean San Diego on Tuesday, January 30, at 1 p.m. for our free Step Up Your Sustainability webinar! We’ll cover how to create zero waste habits in your current routines, how to repurpose old items with new uses, and how to properly dispose of the waste you do produce! More specifically:

  • Eco-friendly product swaps
  • DIY recipes
  • How to compost without an outdoor space
  • Low waste habits for pets, hobbies, and your home

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

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!

Green Business Solutions Webinar

Wondering how to make your workplace more sustainable?

On Wednesday, January 24th, I Love A Clean San Diego is partnering with Wells Fargo to host a free Green Business Solutions Webinar. Join us at 4pm PST for an informational and interactive presentation focusing on zero waste business practices! Whether you work in an office, remotely, a restaurant, or in retail, we will have valuable information for all business models.

During this webinar, we will discuss:
• The importance of a zero waste workplace
• How to implement lasting sustainable practices at your business
• How to increase employee engagement
• How going green can improve company culture and economic growth

Join us from 4:00pm-5:00pm on January 24th for this event. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Hope to see you there!

Questions? Email kcorbran@cleansd.org with “Green Business Webinar” in the subject line.

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.

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

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 webinar on Thursday, December 7, from 10 – 11 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

 

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!

 

 

Zero Waste Parenting Tips and Tricks Webinar

Trashcan overflowing? Raising kids can produce a LOT of waste, but we can help! Register for I Love A Clean San Diego’s upcoming free webinar, Zero Waste Parenting Tips and Tricks, on Wednesday, November 29, from 12-1 PM. We will focus on:

  • The importance of involving children in decision making surrounding sustainable choices and emphasizing our connection to the planet
  • How to integrate low-waste habits into daily routines in achievable ways, for infants, teens, and everyone in between
  • Sustainable alternatives for toys, snacks, birthday parties, activities, and school supplies

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!

 

Green Routines Webinar

If you’re looking to eliminate waste from your daily routine, join I Love A Clean San Diego for our free Green Routines Webinar on Wednesday, November 1 at 5 p.m.

During this one-hour webinar, 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 and shops
  • Recipes for DIY zero waste cleaning and personal care products

The founders of Scisters Salon and Apothecary, a local zero waste salon and refill shop, will be joining as our guest speakers to share more about their zero waste journeys in their business and personal lives.

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

 

Say No 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, February 22 at 5 p.m. for our free Say No To Single-Use Plastic webinar on eliminating plastic waste through zero waste swaps!

 

During the one-hour webinar, you’ll learn:

  • How to properly recycle or dispose of the plastic waste you do create
  • What happens to plastic after we use it and throw it away
  • Zero waste product swaps for single-use items
  • Why it’s so important for our health and the health of the environment to reduce plastic usage

Registration is required. A recording of the webinar and resources will be shared to all registrants after the event. Thank you to the City of Encinitas for sponsoring this event!