Environment

Sacramento Regional Solid Waste Authority

Think Before You Scrape

Do you know what to do with your food scraps? Find out how we can save our landfills by composting food waste, turning it into a valuable resource. Plus get everyday tips for ways to reduce food waste at home, at school, at work and while dining out.

Published August, 2017

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Salinas Valley Recycles

Taking a New Look at Trash

Can you envision a future free of landfills? Currently, Salinas Valley only has the Johnson Canyon Landfill, which will reach capacity in the next 45 years. Salinas Valley Recycles is working toward a solution, considering new options for disposing of the region’s waste. As issues like climate change and smart use of space impact planning, it’s important to be smart about how we process our waste. Through cutting-edge technology, it is possible to re-purpose the organic materials that wind up in our landfills and make our waste work for us! And you can be part of the planning process. This publication will introduce readers to some of the options Salinas Valley Recycles is considering to dispose of our waste in an economically and environmentally sound way. It will also prompt readers to attend a public meeting and be part of the decision-making process.

Published April, 2017

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Salinas Valley Recycles

Una nueva vista a la basura

¿Puede usted imaginar un futuro libre de vertederos? En la actualidad, Salinas Valley sólo cuenta con el vertedero Johnson Canyon, que alcanzará su capacidad en los próximos 45 años. Salinas Valley Recycles está trabajando hacia una solución, considerando nuevas opciones para eliminar los residuos de la región. Como temas como el cambio climático y el uso inteligente de la planificación de impacto espacial, es importante ser inteligente acerca de cómo procesamos nuestros residuos. Gracias a la tecnología de vanguardia, es posible reutilizar los materiales orgánicos que terminan en nuestros vertederos y hacer que nuestros desechos funcionen para nosotros. Y usted puede ser parte del proceso de planificación. Esta publicación presentará a los lectores algunas de las opciones que Salinas Valley Recycles está considerando para disponer de nuestros desechos de manera económica y ambientalmente correcta. Asimismo, impulsará a los lectores a asistir a una reunión pública y formar parte del proceso de toma de decisiones.

Published April, 2017

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Center for Land-Based Learning

Turning Ideas into Environmental Solutions

Caring for Our Watersheds, a joint program of Agrium 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 April, 2017

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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District

Do You Know What You're Breathing?

Air quality impacts our health in the Sacramento region. But with so many sources of air pollution, how do we begin to manage air quality to protect the ones we love? One answer is the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. SMAQMD’s programs have contributed to air quality improvement in our region, including attainment of 24-hour ozone particulate matter levels. As the population increases and research on the health effects of air pollution grows, the need to continue this work becomes clear. Discover what an air quality management district does and how you can contribute to improving the air we breathe.

Published July, 2016

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Oil Recycling in Butte and Tehama Counties

Keep Oil Where it Belongs

In 2010, approximately 120 million gallons of lubricating oil were sold in California. That oil is a necessary component of operating our cars, boats and agricultural machinery. But once it’s done its job, where does the oil go? Some of it (24 million gallons) is burned off or leaked out by engines. But the majority (83 million gallons) is recycled. The remaining 13 million gallons? It likely ends up improperly disposed of down storm drains, into lakes or streams, or thrown in the garbage. Learn why it's important to recycle and reduce the consumption of oil.

Published June, 2016

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San Benito Household Hazardous Waste

The Usual Suspects

Out of concern for the environment, California requires that all hazardous materials, such as pesticides, paints and batteries, be kept out of landfills. But what is a resident supposed to do with all that stuff? The answer is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). San Benito County residents can bring their HHW to the disposal facility or visit any number of retail disposal locations. Lack of knowledge of how and where to dispose of certain items is leading to materials going into the landfill, where they could pose environmental problems. Many times, HHW involves reusing the material, closing the loop in the recycling process. Gain a better understanding of how and why they should dispose of their HHW properly.

Published June, 2016

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Center for Land-Based Learning

Caring for our Watersheds California

Caring For Our Watersheds engages students in improving the environment through a contest where students propose — and even implement — ways to improve their watersheds. A program of the Center for Land Based Learning, the contest promotes interest in environmental science and the next generation of good stewards to our rivers. By telling stories of students who have successfully proposed and implemented projects to create environmental change, this publication will educate the public on what this program is, announce the finalists, highlight implemented projects, and encourage students, teachers, professionals and sponors to get involved in the watershed program.

Published April, 2016

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Alameda County MEDS Coalition

Alameda County Leads the Way

Join members from across Alameda County who are working together to reduce demand for prescription medications and dispose of them safely.

Published April, 2016

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Santa Clara County Safe Drug Disposal

It Could Be in Your Medicine Cabinet

There is a health and safety epidemic happening in Santa Clara County, and it starts in each and every one of our homes. The improper use and disposal of prescription drugs can lead to poisonings, crime, water quality issues and even death. Learn what Santa Clara County is doing about this issue and how you can help.

Published April, 2016

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Water Forum

Keep Our River Running Wild

The American River is, literally and figuratively, the lifeblood of our community. From the first founders to today, the river has provided life-giving water to the people and animals who call the Sacramento region home. It's also a rich ecosystem that sustains myriad species and is part of a larger system, as well as a rich environment for recreation. Generations of Sacramento-area residents have grown up on and along the banks of our rivers, staying active and healthy while connection with nature and those we care about. Managing the river is a complex task undertaken by a variety of agencies. The Sacramento Water Forum is a diverse group of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers, and local governments working together to balance two goals: providing a reliable and safe water supply for our region in the long term and preserving the fishery, wildlife, recreational, and aesthetic values of the lower American River.

Published March, 2016

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Sacramento County Household Hazardous Waste

The Usual Suspects

Out of concern for the environment, California requires that all hazardous materials, such as pesticides, paints and batteries, be kept out of landfills. But what is a resident supposed to do with all that stuff? The answer is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Sacramento County residents can bring their HHW to four locations to dispose of these materials free of charge, or they can seek out any number of community disposal options. Lack of knowledge of how and where to dispose of certain items is leading to materials going into the landfill, where they could pose environmental problems. Many times, HHW involves reusing the material, closing the loop in the recycling process. This publication seeks to give residents a better understanding of how and why they should dispose of their HHW properly.

Published November, 2015

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GRID Alternatives

A Powerful Mission

GRID Alternatives' stated mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. Equal parts eco-evangelists and social impact warriors, GRID Alternatives makes green solar power accessible for income-qualifying homeowners, helps fight poverty by reducing energy costs for participating homeowners, offers no-cost job training in a growing industry to fight unemployment and promote upward mobility, and helps build greener communities.

Published November, 2015

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California Product Stewardship Council

A Prescription for Change

Prescription medication can save lives, but it can also take lives. San Mateo County is addressing this serious problem head-on.

Published June, 2015

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Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership

Be River Friendly

The Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership is a multijurisdictional program made up of Sacramento County and the incorporated cities of Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Galt and Rancho Cordova. It is dedicated to educating everyone about the consequences of water pollution.

Published May, 2015

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Paradise Irrigation District

Our Water. Our Future.

Even a century ago, Paradise residents knew water was a necessity for sustaining life on the ridge. In 1916 the people of Paradise voted form the Paradise Irrigation District, which sought to give residents control of their water and make improvements. Today, PID still operates as a local government agency that is committed to providing residents and businesses with the highest-quality, most affordable water possible.

Published April, 2015

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