Doing some remodeling? Remember to recycle carpet and carpet padding! Ask your retailer about recycling options. You can also find drop-off locations from the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) website: https://carpetrecovery.org/california/ca/ Learn more about recycling in the High Desert and Mountain
A convenient way to avoid spoiling or wasting food is to use a First-in First-out method for food storage. Sort foods by expiration, earliest dates in front of those with later dates so you’re sure to use up food before
Reusable containers and leftovers. It’s a winning combination! When you bring your own reusable to-go container to restaurants, you eliminate the need for single-use containers and save the restaurant money too. Having a BBQ or party? Be sure to remind
Excess food scraps like chicken carcasses or past-their-prime veggies can be made into broth or stock. Freeze in measured amounts, and you’ll have nutritious homemade broth ready for your next soup. Why is reducing food waste so important? When landfilled,
Avoid creating excess food and single-use packaging waste by making and packing your own lunch. Invest in quality, reusable containers that will help you make the most of the food you already have. Learn more about what materials are recyclable
Planning a Labor Day BBQ? Here are 3 easy things you can do to make it a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly party. 1. Say no to paper and plastic and opt for reusable dishes, cups, and utensils. 2. Put out
When you buy locally produced food, you support family farmers and small businesses in our community. You also help fight pollution by reducing delivery distances for trucks and other vehicles. Why not give one of the High Desert and Mountain
Do your part to save water in the High Desert by following this Month-by-Month Water Wise Landscape Gardening and Watering Schedule from AWAC. http://www.hdawac.org/save-outdoors.html The Alliance for Water Awareness and Conservation (AWAC) is a collaborative group of over twenty agencies
Don’t toss those overripe or past-their-prime fruit and veggies — they make great, nutritional smoothies. Even the pickiest eaters won’t notice imperfections when blended into a delicious drink. You can chop them up and freeze them so they’re ready to
Looking for a statement succulent for your High Desert or Mountain garden? The stunning Thorncrest Agave is a hardy, slow-growing succulent that thrives in full sun and low-water conditions. Learn more about low-water-use gardening at the Mojave Water Agency’s site