Author: Erin Duckhorn

Hummingbirds and butterflies will love this Bladderpod shrub, the Alliance for Water Awareness and Conservation Plant of the Month. Learn more about low-water-use gardening: mojavewater.org/conservation/awac

♻️ Great news for California recyclers! Thanks to SB 1215, the state’s Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program now covers TWO types of batteries. Here

Doing some remodeling? Remember to recycle carpet and car-pet padding. Ask your retailer about recycling options. You can also find drop-off locations from the Carpet

1,300 California recycling sites and beverage retailers redeem CRV beverage containers. ? There are local redemption locations throughout our High desert and Mountain communities, including

?? Happy (almost) Easter! We hope you found ways to celebrate plastic-free, but if you used plastic eggs, remember—they’re not recyclable! The best option? Save

Plastic eggs, baskets, grass, and toys—oh my! Before you stock up on Easter supplies, think about going plastic-free: ? Swap plastic eggs for wooden, biodegradable

?️ Never thrifted before? Here’s your starter pack: ✅ Go with time. Thrift stores reward the patient browser. ✅ Check quality, not brand. Look at

? Got old paint, batteries, motor oil, or pesticides taking up space? Don’t toss them in the trash — that’s illegal and can be harmful