The holidays are a great time to get together with your loved ones and enjoy food, good conversation, and laughs together. Unfortunately, as the celebrations increase, so does the average waste produced in the U.S. Follow these tips to prevent excess waste during your holiday celebrations!

Do you have any more tips on reducing waste during the holidays? Follow us on socials and leave a comment or DM!

Do you have extra food or want to give back this holiday season? Consider donating to a local organization to eliminate food waste and provide food to community members in need. 

Please check the organization’s website for drop-off hours or call ahead to arrange a donation drop-off.

Find the answer at the bottom of this email!

The City of Long Beach received a U.S. EPA Recycling Education & Outreach grant to increase waste reduction and recycling in Long Beach. The City now has up to $290,000 in funding available for local community organizations to provide waste reduction and food waste prevention outreach and events for the English, Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog speaking communities.

If interested, please fill out the contact form below to be notified when the application goes live.

Looking to meet your neighbors and make a difference in your community? Come together to beautify our neighborhood and make it a cleaner, greener place for everyone! Wear comfortable clothing, sturdy shoes, and sunblock.

Cleaning supplies will be provided for volunteers. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

*The Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center and Signal Hill EDCO HHW drop-off will be closed November 8 & 9, 2024.

Additional HHW & E-Waste Collection:

Signal Hill EDCO HHW Drop-Off

2755 California Ave., Signal Hill

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm

E-Waste Collection:

CCLB E-Waste Drop-Off Site

340 Nieto Ave., Long Beach

2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10 am- 2 pm

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

Storing produce properly can make a big difference in reducing food waste. Print and download a produce storage guide to help with proper produce storage.

The Answer is B, in the refrigerator!

The crisper drawer is the best place to store apples because it's cool and humid, which helps them stay crisp and prevents wrinkling. 

Apples can last up to two months in the fridge, but some may start to brown after six weeks. 

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