Zero waste is a fresh approach to waste management and the use of resources. It goes beyond the “end-of-the-line” treatment of waste and promotes not only the three “R’s” (reduce, reuse, recycle), but also focuses on a “whole system” approach to the use of resources.
Waste Prevention
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.
Reuse Your Bags
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.
How to Worm Compost
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.
How to Backyard Compost
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.
Green Materials
- Grass clippings
- Garden trimmings
- Green leaves
- Fruit and vegetables scraps
- Coffee grounds and filters
- Tea leaves and bags
Brown Materials
- Wood chips and sawdust
- Straw and hay
- Dry grass
- Stale bread
- Shredded paper
- Dry leaves
- Nut shells
- Cardboard
- Egg cartons
- Newspaper
Materials Not to Compost
- Diseased or infected plants
Friday, April 24, 2015
Irvine, CA (April 24, 2015): Three suspects have been arrested for burglarizing an Irvine home. Derron Anthony Jefferson, 26, Quincy Carnell Keaton, 25, and Shatavia Sharon Phillips, 18, were
Quail Hill Community Center
Available for Reservations:
- Multipurpose room
- Kitchen
- Patios
- Classroom
- Exercise Room
For more information, visit the Quail Hill Community Center reservations webpage.
Monday, February 8, 2016
IRVINE, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2016): The Irvine City Council at its Jan. 26 meeting proclaimed Feb. 11 “Irvine 2/11 Marine Battalion Day.” The City adopted the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st
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.
Las Lomas Community Center
Available for Reservations:
- Multipurpose room
- Kitchen
- Craft Room
- Picnic Shelters
For more information, visit the Las Lomas Community Center reservations webpage.