by Dena Allen | Feb 19, 2023 | Resources, Zero Waste, Actions, Issues, Uncategorized
Many of our local markets now have a bulk section, some even let you bring your own containers to fill. Check out your favorite local markets and see what you can buy in the bulk refill section, ask to bring your own containers (glass mason jars, cloth...
by Dena Allen | Jul 6, 2022 | Resources, Zero Waste, Actions, Uncategorized
Join us for our first Zero Waste Week in Sonoma County! We will celebrate and promote waste reduction lifestyle practices through various events, workshops, and webinars. The week will culminate in our 3rd annual Zero Waste North Bay Symposium, which is a...
by Dena Allen | Jun 2, 2022 | Zero Waste, Actions, Issues
50% of the plastic we produce is discarded after single use. The California Plastic Pollution and Recycling Act on the ballot in Nov. 2022 would responsibly reduce harmful single-use plastic packaging and foodware. Join Isabella Gonzalez Potter...
by Dena Allen | Aug 10, 2021 | Zero Waste, Actions
Most cities in Sonoma County have now passed Polystyrene Ban and Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinances, which bans polystyrene foam containers, requires other takeout food ware to be compostable or recyclable (no “compostable” plastic: not accepted at compost...
by Dena Allen | Sep 8, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions
So we need a new strategy to push back on the plastics industry who lobby hard to defeat these bills. Brainstorm with us at our Sept 16th meeting on new strategies to end plastics pollution. If you haven’t yet, watch The Story of Plastic...
by Dena Allen | Aug 25, 2020 | Zero Waste, Actions
THE BILLS BANNING SINGLE USE PLASTICS (AB 1080 AND SB54) ARE TOP PRIORITY CLIMATE BILLS! Take action before the Legislative Session ends on Aug 31. SB 54 and AB 1080 are companion bills requiring manufacturers and retailers in California to reduce...
