The holidays are a time to celebrate what matters most: family, friends, and being together. This season, you can also celebrate saving money and the planet with a few simple actions that have a big impact for our clean future.
Cash In, Give Back
Californians have already recycled over half a trillion beverage containers since 1988. This Thanksgiving, do your part by cashing in your bottles and cans for California Refund Value (CRV) and help keep valuable materials out of landfills. Wine, liquor, and all juice bottles and cans are now redeemable too.
New recycling options are making it easier than ever to participate as California businesses work to add more reverse vending machines, bag drop-off sites, and mobile recycling spots. Find your nearest site at BottlesAndCans.com.
Turn Scraps Into Solutions
Food is at the heart of every holiday celebration, but it can come with a lot of waste. The average family throws away $3,000 worth of food each year. This season, plan ahead to save money and reduce waste.
Shop your fridge first, and buy only what you need
Send leftovers home with guests (ask them to bring reusable containers)
Freeze extra portions for later
Host with Heart and Less Waste
For food you can’t eat, make sure it goes in your green bin, not the trash. Recycling food and yard waste helps cut climate pollution that contributes to droughts and wildfires. California can eliminate the equivalent of three million cars’ worth of climate pollution each year just by recycling food scraps and getting unsold food to hungry Californians. 97% of required communities in California now offer organics recycling. Let’s use it.
Skip the single-use utensils.
Serve finger foods like crostini or mini-quiches that do not require cutlery.
Use cloth napkins for a touch of elegance and a lot less waste.
Decorate with reusable items like mason jars for drinks and flowers.
Add name tags to encourage guests to reuse their glass throughout the day.
Every small action adds up. Whether you are cashing in bottles, composting food scraps, or simply skipping the plastic forks, you are helping build a cleaner, more joyful California. Find more ways to make a difference at RecyclingReimaginedCA.com.
The holidays are a time to celebrate what matters most: family, friends, and being together. This season, you can also celebrate saving money and the planet with a few simple actions that have a big impact for our clean future.
Cash In, Give Back
Californians have already recycled over half a trillion beverage containers since 1988. This Thanksgiving, do your part by cashing in your bottles and cans for California Refund Value (CRV) and help keep valuable materials out of landfills. Wine, liquor, and all juice bottles and cans are now redeemable too.
New recycling options are making it easier than ever to participate as California businesses work to add more reverse vending machines, bag drop-off sites, and mobile recycling spots. Find your nearest site at BottlesAndCans.com.
Turn Scraps Into Solutions
Food is at the heart of every holiday celebration, but it can come with a lot of waste. The average family throws away $3,000 worth of food each year. This season, plan ahead to save money and reduce waste.
Host with Heart and Less Waste
For food you can’t eat, make sure it goes in your green bin, not the trash. Recycling food and yard waste helps cut climate pollution that contributes to droughts and wildfires. California can eliminate the equivalent of three million cars’ worth of climate pollution each year just by recycling food scraps and getting unsold food to hungry Californians. 97% of required communities in California now offer organics recycling. Let’s use it.
Every small action adds up. Whether you are cashing in bottles, composting food scraps, or simply skipping the plastic forks, you are helping build a cleaner, more joyful California. Find more ways to make a difference at RecyclingReimaginedCA.com.