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California’s 10 Most Polluted Beaches

July 14, 2020 Zero Waste California

Heal The Bay’s annual Beach Report Card has come out for 2019-2020. Heal The Bay is a 35 year old environmental nonprofit dedicated to keeping

Purslane: the superfood that grows like a weed!

July 11, 2020 Zero Waste California

Do you have this weed in your backyard? Do you eat it? I do! Growing your own food is one of the most zero waste

Plastic Free July 2020: Day 1 – Coffee Cups

July 1, 2020 Zero Waste California

IT’S PLASTIC-FREE JULY 2020!!!!!!! What IS Plastic-Free July? It’s a challenge for anyone trying to reduce the amount of single-use plastics by swapping them out with

Plastic Found in Raindrops

June 18, 2020 Zero Waste California

Plastic waste is expected to skyrocket from 260 million tons a year to 460 million tons by 2030. Plastic never actually goes away, it

Grow a Bee Garden!!!!

June 17, 2020 Zero Waste California

🐝🏵️ Have you considered planting a bee garden? By planting a bee garden, you can do your part to help bees by creating a flower-rich

What to do with solo socks? DIY Dryer Balls!

June 12, 2020 Zero Waste California

This is my favorite way to add a little fragrance to my laundry. And it’s so easy! Watch the instructional video: We’ve all sacrificed

Tepache – Pineapple “Beer” Recipe

May 15, 2020 Zero Waste California

Watch the recipe video here: What is tepache? Tepache! Pronounced teh-PAH-chay. A delicious pineapple drink that originates from Mexico and is the best way to

Regrow Your Pineapple!

May 15, 2020 Zero Waste California

Have you noticed a theme yet? We LOVE regrowing our produce whenever possible. And considering how many fruits and veggies regrow so easily, there are

COVID 19 UPDATE: Bulk, Refill and Zero Waste Store Hours, Closures, and Policies

April 24, 2020 Zero Waste California

Posted 4/24/20 With new mandates, policies, and closings happening almost daily, it’s hard to keep track of who’s open and what their new protocols are.

Earth Day Discussion Prompt for Early Elementary School Students

April 22, 2020 Zero Waste California

Earth Day Discussion Prompt for Early Elementary School Students By @LessHasteAndLessWaste I’m a teaching assistant for a kindergarten class. I was excited to create this

Eco-friendly, Environmentally-friendly, Sustainable, Recyclable, Non-toxic, Cruelty-free, All-natural, Biodegradable. At best, these terms are vague. But even “cruelty-free” is not a regulated term. In other words,