I Love A Clean San Diego

Join our free Green Bin Tips and Tricks webinar on Dec. 5th to learn all about organic waste recycling and be entered to win a $20 Visa gift card! ???? During this FREE one-hour webinar, you will learn: ? What can and cannot be disposed of in your green bin ? Tips and tricks for keeping your green bin clean ? Where the processed organic waste goes after collection ? Why it’s so important to divert organic waste from our landfills Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a $20 Visa e-gift card, distributed at the end of the webinar. THREE winners will be chosen! Thank you to the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for sponsoring this event! To be eligible to win one of the 3 e-gift cards, you must join for the entirety of the webinar, complete all polls throughout the event, and be a City of San Diego resident. Register for this webinar at the link here: https://lnkd.in/gxMFCtBH

#PlanetFlip Waste Wizard test your knowledge on waste management. It's easy and fun. Knowing what does in recycling and organic bins makes a big difference.?It can reduce our landfills. Reducing landfills reduce emissions and help cool the planet. UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering now has courses in designing and developing games for #PlanetFlip. My special thanks to Anais Rodriguez Putnam, Zero Waste San Diego, The City of San Diego Recycling, and I Love A Clean San Diego. https://lnkd.in/gyetcmNB

Join our free webinar this Thursday, November 21st, to learn more about how to make small, yet impactful decisions at home to enhance your sustainability. Zero waste can often feel intimidating. But, remember, we are all someplace different on our zero waste journey and that’s ok. What matters most is that we are on the journey. Zero waste is not a status but a practice. It is about the small choices that you have the opportunity to make every single day. When? THIS THURSDAY! November 21st from 1pm-2pm Where? Hosted virtually How? Register for free via the link below or through our events page on our website at cleansd.org https://lnkd.in/gymrJUxZ #zerowaste?#zerowastehome?#zerowasteliving?#zerowastetips?#zerowastehacks?#zerowastejourney

?? Calling All Sustainability Experts! ?? I Love A Clean San Diego, in partnership with the City of Encinitas, is excited to announce our first Environmental Lecture Series — a unique opportunity to connect with the public and share your expertise on pressing environmental issues. We’re seeking speakers for our upcoming session on December 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Culture Brewing, Encinitas. This lecture, titled "What Happens When It Leaves the Curbside?", will dive into waste management, recycling, and organics recycling. Each speaker will have 10-15 minutes to share insights, followed by a Q&A session with an engaged audience. If you’re passionate about making a difference and would like to participate, please reach out to Maran Kavanagh at [email protected] Join us to connect, share, and inspire change for a sustainable future! ??

?? On October 26th, Zero Waste San Diego teamed up with ClicBitz, I Love A Clean San Diego, Republic Services, and the City of Carlsbad to bring a spooktacular Halloween-themed SD Fixit Clinic Reuse & Repair Fair! ?? Attendees didn’t just get to repair their favorite items—they could also recycle e-waste, swap old Halloween costumes for “new-to-them” finds, and even learn to sew superhero capes and trick-or-treat bags from upcycled prom dresses and Halloween fabric! ???? This event was proof that collaboration with like-minded organizations is key to creating fun, hands-on learning experiences that support sustainability and our community. ???? Because teamwork truly makes the dream work! ? The real highlight? Watching young heroes-in-training at the sewing machines, totally focused and lighting up with excitement. Parents beamed as they saw their kids not only learning new skills but also embracing the joy of creation. Once those capes were finished? It turned into a mini superhero convention, with kids zooming around, capes flying, and spreading smiles everywhere they went! ??♂???♀? We also want to extend a huge thank you to Senator Catherine Blakespear and Matt Rubel for honoring us with a certificate of recognition! Your support and dedication to zero waste in California inspire us all. We’re so grateful to have you as our zero waste champions! ????

#GivingTuesday on December 3 is a global celebration of generosity and community spirit, encouraging us to focus on giving back and supporting the causes that matter most. In response to the commercialization of the holiday season, this day invites us all to make a difference in our communities. This year, I Love a Clean San Diego invites you to honor Giving Tuesday by participating in our Corporate CleanBuilding Program—a meaningful way to give back through trash cleanups while building team spirit and fostering environmental stewardship. ?? Exclusive Holiday Bundle: For a limited time, you can reserve your Corporate CleanBuilding event and Lunch & Learn session this holiday season at a special rate of just $2,900 (base rate). Book by November 18th to take advantage of this offer! Fill out our inquiry form today to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/guYQj7NY

Test Your Knowledge on Litter- Day 3! The Results are In! ??? ? Most of you were right! It was a trick question—there’s no single answer. While it’s tough to pinpoint the exact second most littered item, studies consistently show that food and beverage packaging (think fast food wrappers, plastic drink bottles, and snack bags) ranks as the second most common form of litter after cigarette butts. With that in mind, we’re curious to hear about your own experiences with litter in your area. How much litter do you see where you live or work? ?? Take our quick poll below! Have you noticed an area in your community that’s in need of a cleanup? Comment below or drop your site suggestions here: https://lnkd.in/d_6P9RZg Please note, while this form is primarily used for our county-wide cleanups, we may also consider these site suggestions for other cleanup events. Reminder: Our Corporate CleanBuilding program offers teams a meaningful way to engage in trash cleanups, along with educational Lunch & Learn sessions on sustainability. It's a great opportunity to give back and strengthen team spirit. ?? This holiday season, book your CleanBuilding event and Lunch & Learn session for just $2,900 (base rate) when you reserve by November 18th! ?? Fill out our inquiry form to book your Corporate Cleanbuilding event today! https://lnkd.in/guYQj7NY?

Test Your Knowledge on Litter! The Results are In! ???? ? The most littered item in the U.S. and right here in San Diego is... cigarette butts! ? Each year, around 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are discarded worldwide But what makes cigarette butts especially harmful? It’s not just the sheer number, but also their composition. While the filter might look like paper, it's made of non-biodegradable plastics that break down into microplastics over time. Additionally, cigarette butts contain many toxic chemicals—like nicotine and lead—that leach into the environment, contaminating soil, water, and harming wildlife. Now, let’s keep the momentum going! Can anyone guess what the second most littered item is? ? As we raise awareness about littering, consider making a real difference in your community through our Corporate Clean Building Program and educational Lunch & Learn sessions. ? Holiday Special: Book your Corporate Clean Building event and Lunch & Learn session for just $2,900 (base rate) when you reserve by November 18th! ?? Interested? Fill out our inquiry form to book your event: https://lnkd.in/guYQj7NY

??? Poll Time! ?? Take Action Against Littering! ?? Join our Corporate Cleanbuilding program and educational Lunch & Learn sessions to make a difference in your community! Holiday Special: Book your Corporate Clean Building event and Lunch & Learn session for just $2,900 (base rate) when you reserve by November 18th! ?? Interested? Fill out our inquiry form to book your event: https://lnkd.in/guYQj7NY Stay tuned for the reveal of the top littered item, and let’s work together to create a cleaner, greener community!