June 2020 Sustainability News

Inside this issue: Wash Clothes Wisely, Backyard Composting with Worms, Food Insecurity, Recovery, and Donation

Wash Clothes Wisely You can take small steps at home while doing laundry that make a big difference in protecting our oceans and waterways. A UC San Diego study found that the ocean is contaminated by 8.3 million pieces of mini-microplastics per cubic meter of water and microfibers make up a... Link to Article

Backyard Composting 102: Composting With Worms Composting with worms, or vermicomposting, is similar to using a compost pile but earthworms take center stage. Red worms (Eisenia fetida), or red wigglers, are the ideal species for vermicomposting since they are... Link to Article

Food Insecurity, Recovery, and Donation “Eat everything on your plate. There are people starving in the world”. Maybe you heard this, or some version of it, growing up. You might have scoffed at it. The availability of nutritious food is something ... Link to Article

Upcoming Events & Workshops PLEASE NOTE: Some city and community events have been cancelled or postponed due to the COVID-19 situation. Check the link below to learn which events have been affected as of this date. Our City Hazardous Waste Facility is currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm but its Reuse Store is closed for the time being. Click the link below to view a list of upcoming FREE eco-events, workshops, weekly hazardous waste disposal events, trash schedule  and more! Link to Calendar & Additional Resources

Get Informed About Emergency Preparedness! Click the link below to find out how to prepare in case of emergency and to be notified in case of emergencies and alerts in the city and county. Link to Emergency Preparedness Page

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