Environment

Mono County

Keeping Rural County Beautiful

Recycling in rural communities looks different than in urban areas. But Mono County has innovative, creative ways for people to recycle glass, aluminum, plastic and cardboard, as well as fishing line, mattresses and paint.

Published March, 2020

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California Compost Coalition

Making a Commitment to Combat Climate Change

California is embracing large-scale composting as a way of reducing waste in landfills while safeguarding some of the Golden State’s greatest assets: its soil, its water and the health of its people!

Published February, 2020

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Butte County Fire Safe Council

Path to a Safer Forest

With over 33 million acres of forest and woodlands in California, it is imperative that Californians adopt policies and practices that help prevent the catastrophic fires seen throughout the state in recent years. With the help of Butte County Fire Safe Council, discover various methods for restoring and maintaining forest health, and subsequently everyone and everything that calls California home.

Published November, 2019

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Department of Water Resources

Oroville Dam: Part of Our Community

Since its construction in 1968, the Oroville Dam has enhanced the safety of surrounding cities historically impacted by devastating floods. With regular improvements and investments in infrastructure, the Oroville Dam will continue to mitigate unwanted natural occurrences.

Published October, 2019

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Product Stewardship

Cleaning Up?

Getting rid of old paint, batteries, mattresses and carpet is easy — and good for California! Brought to you by Paint Care, Bye Bye Mattress, Carpet America Recovery Effort and Call2Recycle.

Published June, 2019

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Product Stewardship

¿Limpiando?

Desechar pinturas, baterías, colchones y alfombras viejas es fácil y benéfico para California. Traído a usted por Paint Care, Bye Bye Mattress, Carpet America Recovery Effort and Call2Recycle.

Published June, 2019

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GRID San Joaquin

The Future Is Brighter With GRID Alternatives

Learn how you can join the solar movement!

Published May, 2019

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WRCOG - Transportation Department

The Time is Now

It's easier than ever to own and drive an electric vehicle in Western Riverside County, see how much you can save by making the switch!

Published May, 2019

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CPSC Chico

Protecting Butte Together

Governmental agencies, local business and environmental groups are working together to educate the public on the need to minimize toxic products and how to handle them safely.

Published May, 2019

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Center for Land-Based Learning

Caring For Our Watersheds California

Caring for Our Watersheds, a joint program of Nutrien and the Center for Land-Based Learning, empowers students to imagine, develop and create solutions in their local watersheds through an environmental proposal writing contest. Up to $10,000 in cash is available to students so that they can turn their ideas into reality.

Published May, 2019

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San Mateo County Environmental Health Services

Final Resting Place

There's a wrong way and a right way to recycle your batteries. But if you're not supposed to put them in the trash, then were are they supposed to go? In truth, batteries in the trash are a huge danger to recycling facilities. There are four easy steps to avoid this danger: Collect your batteries, tape their terminals, zip them in a clear zip-top plastic bag, and place them on top of your recycling or garbage carts, depending on your hauler. Learn more about how to keep San Mateo clean and safe by reading on!

Published March, 2019

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The City of Oceanside

Recycle Right to Keep Oceanside Beautiful

From reducing contamination in our recycling bins to proper disposal of sharps and other household hazardous waste, there's a lot we can do to keep Oceanside beautiful. Look inside to learn more about how you can help Oceanside by using your curbside carts and properly disposing of household hazardous materials.

Published February, 2019

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The City of Oceanside

Reciclar correctamente para conservar hermosa a la ciudad de Oceanside

Aprenda cómo puede ayudar a Oceanside utilizando correctamente sus contenedores de acera para deshacerse adecuadamente los desechos domésticos peligrosos.

Published February, 2019

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California Refuse Recycling Council

Recycling in California

For decades, California has been on the right road when it comes to recycling. The freeway, however, is transitioning into a toll road — and turning around is not a viable option. Recycling is no longer a major moneymaker in the U.S. It's a challenging time for California's recycling industry, but everyone has a stake in meeting those challenges. Learn what you can do as a state decision-maker, a city or county, or as an everyday consumer.

Published January, 2019

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County of San Diego

Waste Not, Leftovers Wanted!

When we think of how much food we consume or waste, it's often just a passing twinge as we navigate busy lives. But what if we could make a significant impact simply by performing important food-related tasks differently? Each year, residents and businesses in the county produce 500,000 tons of food waste — so everyone needs to work together to adopt new and simple habits to dispose of food waste properly! Learn more about how to help San Diego County and the environment in this publication.

Published October, 2018

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Marin Sanitary Service

Conserving Marin's Resources

Imagine hand-sorting a city's worth of garbage every day. That's what recycling looked like in 1948, when Joe Garbarino started. Now he comes to work every day at the age of 85, and is proud to see his curbside recycling program in millions of households across the country. So how did Marin Sanitary Service revolutionize the way the nation recycles? Check out this publication to learn more.

Published October, 2018

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