Cal Zero Waste

11/17/2020

Our Zero Waste Challenge is officially over — but that doesn’t mean you have to stop living a zero waste lifestyle!

In the last week, we did the following:
🪴 Went to the “How to Compost” Zoom social
🌱 Got a home composting bin
🗑️ Conducted a home waste audit
🚯 Avoided plastics when shopping

Let us know what challenges you completed by posting and tag your completed tasks with for a chance to win prizes!

There are SO many other things you can do to be zero waste! Here’s 101 tips to start: https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/101-easy-eco-friendly-zero-waste-tips/

And here is the zero waste template again if you want to try again or pass it along to your friends!

We look forward to to seeing what other zero waste things everyone thinks of!

11/16/2020

Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Go to the “How to Compost” Zoom social (Here's the event series: https://fb.me/e/2UygtG1hi)

Happening 1-2pm today at this Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/92179189184! Today we will discuss composting and its importance on both an individual and industrial scale. Join us to discuss composting as an approach to environmental justice — and how it can help your plants and garden grow!

Remember to post and tag your completed task with for a chance to win prizes!

11/15/2020

Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Conduct a home waste audit!

After over a month of zero waste initiatives, now is a good time to look back and see how far you’ve come! Follow these steps to conduct a home waste audit and see what waste you create at home: https://earth911.com/home-garden/conducting-home-waste-audit-part-1/

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According to the EPA, the average person generates 4.4 pounds of waste per day. Find out how you compare by conducting a household waste audit.

11/14/2020

Happy Saturday~ Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Avoid plastics when shopping.

It’s time for another grocery run (wear a mask)! Last week you used a reusable grocery bag, and this week we’re challenging you to avoid plastics when shopping altogether.

Here's a graphic explaining why plastic is a big deal! And
here’s a listicle to read before you head out to make your trip easier: https://www.self.com/story/how-to-cut-down-on-single-use-plastic-grocery-shopping

Remember to post and tag your completed task with for a chance to win prizes!

11/13/2020

Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Get a home composting bin!

This may seem like an intimidating task, but it’s worth it! Here’s an article about the whys and hows: https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/homecompost #:~:text=Home%20composting%20is%20an%20effective,to%20reduce%20your%20carbon%20footprint.&text=By%20making%20compost%2C%20you%20are,plant%20growth%20and%20sequester%20carbon.

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Home composting is an effective and efficient way to dramatically reduce your waste stream at home, while doing your part to reduce your carbon footprint. Organic material sent to landfill creates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to the negative impacts of our changing climate. By...

11/12/2020

We know it’s November but the zero waste challenge continues! In the past week we had fun:
🥣 Repurposing a food container
🧵 Going to the “Virtual Repair Clinic” Zoom social
♻️ Going to the “How to Recycle” Zoom social!

Let us know in the comments what you’ve done — and how many points you have so far! There’s only a little over a week left of zero waste challenges, so remember to post and tag your completed tasks with for a chance to win prizes!

11/09/2020

Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Go to the “How to Recycle” Zoom social (Here's the full event series: https://fb.me/e/2UygtG1hi)

Happening 1-2pm today at this Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/92179189184! Join us this Monday to learn all about what belongs in your recycling bin at home — as well as what doesn’t!

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11/04/2020

Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Repurpose a food container!

This could be as easy as using an old jam jar to hold spices, but if you REALLY to get creative, check out this link for some home hacks: https://homehacks.co/19-insanely-cool-ways-to-reuse-food-containers/

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You'll wonder why you never thought of these!

11/02/2020

Happy Monday! Today’s featured Zero Waste Challenge task: Go to the “Virtual Repair Clinic” Zoom social (Here's the full event series: https://fb.me/e/2UygtG1hi)

Happening 1-2pm today at this Zoom link: https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/92179189184! Join us to learn more about how UC Berkeley opened a repair clinic and get some tips on how to repair your clothes at home!

Remember to post and tag your completed task with for a chance to win prizes!

11/01/2020

Happy Halloween! In the past few days, we:
🍱 Cooked a zero waste meal
🌿 and added compost to our plants!

October is over but that doesn’t mean the Zero Waste Challenge is! We’ll have more challenges coming in within the next two weeks, so keep an eye out!

Remember to post and tag your completed tasks with for a chance to win prizes!