A large component of Zero Waste involves realizing that the creation of waste is often not necessary. There are many things that we can do as consumers to prevent waste.
Use reusable bags every time you go shopping instead of plastic ones. This is why:
Worm composting is a great way to recycle organic matter. It is easy to do and works perfectly for anyone who lives in an apartment and may not have a yard. The all-natural organic soil created from the compost is great to use on your house plants and around your yard and garden.
Five easy steps of worm composting (also known as vermicompost):
A backyard compost is perfect for any household with a yard. It is a simple method that requires little effort and few materials.
There are several ways of composting including: placing materials in open piles, burying materials in trenches or enclosing materials in bins. It is important to remember that in order to heat up properly, compost piles should be at least one cubic yard in size.
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Oak Creek Community Park is located in the Oak Creek (Planning Area 12) neighborhood of Irvine. It is bordered by Valley Oak Drive, Sand Canyon Avenue, business park uses, and a Southern California Edison (SCE) utility parcel/Barranca Parkway. Vehicular access to the site is provided off Valley Oak Drive. The park is primarily programmed for active sport use; however, a significant number of people access the park for passive recreation activities.
Approximately 9.8 acres in size.
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