Did you know? According to the EPA, preventing food from going to waste is one of the easiest and most powerful actions you can take to save money and lower your carbon footprint.

Join us in celebrating #FoodWastePreventionWeek, April 7th- April 13th!

Can't make one of our events during Food Waste Prevention Week? Find free resources and tips on our website linked here.

Establish An "Eat This First" section in your refrigerator to create and plan meals around what you already have and save money by not letting anything go to waste! Place this sign in your fridge to mark an area for food that needs to be eaten soon.

Properly storing produce can help it stay fresh for longer. This may lead to fewer trips to the store and could even help ease your grocery expenses. Try out these tips at home and see if you notice any changes on your grocery bill. Use this sign on your fridge as a friendly reminder when you're putting away your groceries.

Give a friend a recipe card with ideas for using up the veggies in their fridge! These spring recipes are fresh and flexible—you can tweak them however you like.

Follow us on social media for more information and tips on #FoodWastePreventionWeek.

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As Earth Month begins, we invite you to join the City and its partner's community celebrations! Discover local events where you can connect with neighbors, learn about environmental initiatives, and help build a greener future. We look forward to seeing you there.

Steward your Local Beach at Community Cleanup

Saturday, April 5

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Junipero Beach

2100 E. Ocean Blvd.

Help us keep our beaches clean of litter, protect marine life, and improve human health. Your participation makes a difference!

Clean-up tools will be provided but you can also bring your own. Attendees will enjoy FREE parking for the cleanup.

Repair Broken Items at an LB Fixit Clinic

Do you have a broken item? Don't throw it away—learn how to fix it! Bring your item on Saturday, April 27, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Sports Basement in Long Beach (2100 N. Bellflower Blvd).

While repairs are not guaranteed, our volunteer coaches will help you troubleshoot and attempt to repair your item.

Bring one item per attendee for this free event. Eligible items include:

• Small appliances
• Textiles
• Electronics
• Jewelry
• Toys
• Bicycles
• & More!

Let's work together to reduce waste and give your items a second life!

Find more City-hosted Earth Month events on the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability website linked here.

Find the answer at the bottom of this email!

Additional HHW & E-Waste Collection:

Signal Hill EDCO HHW Drop-Off

2755 California Ave., Signal Hill

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

E-Waste Collection:

CCLB E-Waste Drop-Off Site

340 Nieto Ave., Long Beach

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*This location accepts e-waste ONLY and does NOT accept used oil, tires, or other household hazardous waste.

The correct answer is: C, orange!

Did you know storing citrus (and apples!) in the refrigerator makes them last up to 4 times longer than storing them at room temperature?

All other items listed - potatoes, tomatoes, and garlic, are best stored outside of the refrigerator for longevity.

Save money and trips to the grocery store with this simple trick!