StopWaste: Getting into the Holiday Spirit

December 2024   In this edition: Delicious and Thoughtful Gift Ideas Transform Your Lawn with Sheet Mulching Tool for Holiday Cleanout What We're Reading Delicious and Thoughtful Gift Ideas Before heading out to buy more gifts, think about making something special in your kitchen. It can be thoughtful and delicious while also reducing waste! We've gathered some easy recipes that use fresh, seasonal fruits, vegetables, and common ingredients you probably already have at home. This is also a great opportunity to reuse any clean jars or containers you might have been saving. You can decorate these with ribbons, fabric, or anything else you may have to make them look festive. Get the Recipes Transform Your Lawn with Sheet Mulching Now is a great time to try sheet mulching! This easy method involves layering cardboard, compost, and mulch right on top of your lawn. As these layers break down, they improve the soil and help create a healthy environment for plants to thrive. Another added benefit is that it can help you save a lot of water. You can even find out how much water you could save by transforming your lawn with our new water-saving calculator! We also offer everything you need to succeed with your sheet mulching project, including helpful videos, guides, and more resources. Learn More Tool for Holiday Cleanout Did you upgrade your TV, sound system, computer, or other electronics or plan to this season? Before you dispose of your items, explore our RE:Source guide for alternative options like reuse, repair, or recycling! Explore RE:Source What We're Reading Camping with Propane Canisters in California Is Set to Change. How to Choose What to Buy Now—San Francisco Chronicle Empty propane canisters are considered hazardous waste and are difficult to properly dispose of. With the new law SB 1280, campers will have the option to purchase reusable or refillable propane canisters after January 1, 2028. 'Sell By' Date Adds to Food Waste. Expect It Gone in 2026—KCRW Soon, there will be standardized labeling for our food items to reduce confusion for consumers which will ultimately help to reduce wasted food and money thanks to Assembly Bill 660. When 'Compostables' Are Actually Garbage—Mercury News Read about the challenges that items labeled compostable pose. www.StopWaste.org  •  1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612  • (510) 891-6500