Green Circle SGV, a community's zero-waste journey
Our zero-waste projects at the original Altadena Farmers Market and out in the community were on hold when pandemic hit. We have resumed reusable rentals up to 200 sets and started Furoshiki Workshops for public education. After Eaton Fire hit, we initiated on sustainable mutual aid to fire survivors by gifting reusable dining ware.
>21688
Single-use disposables avoided*
>2,317
Pounds of compost recovered*
* since April 2019
Community Reusables Rentals
Our Plates for the People service provided reusables and dishwashing free of charge at the market to make it easy for vendors and patrons to transition off single-use disposables.
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Now we offer them with (or without) affordable fees. Options are:
* Lending library for a small group - pick up clean and return clean
* Convenient option - pick up clean and return dirty
* Full dishwashing services with staff present at the event (deliver, set up, clean up)
BYOE Campaign
Please join our Bring Your Own Everything Campaign!
Here is how:
1. Wrap your utensils in a bandana, keep one in your purse/backpack, car and office
2. When you use utensils, simply unwrap then use a bandana as a place mat & a napkin
3. After use, you place your dirty utensils in the bandana and wrap , bring your utensils set back home
4. When you come home, you wash utensils and a bandana and wrap them again
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Rethink before grabbing a single-use plastic utensil. It takes lots of effort and resources for its production for a few minutes of use!!!
Furoshiki Workshop Class
Learn how to wrap your daily items such as utensils, a coffee cup, a bento box, groceries and many more by using a single square cloth. Furoshiki teaches you the Japanese traditional ultimate ecofriendly wrapping techniques.
Cultivate simple habits to reduce plastic waste.
Carry Reusable Utensils
Carry a set of utensils with you wherever you go so you're always ready with an alternative to plastic utensils.
Say No to Plastic Shopping Bags
Keep a set of reusable grocery bags in your backpack, bag, or car. Use them for all your shopping needs, not just for groceries. Say no to plastic bags whenever and wherever you shop.
Bring Your Own Coffee Mug
Cultivate a BYOM (bring your own mug) habit by starting every day with a mug that you love. Don't leave home without it!
Buy in Bulk
Don't buy produce packaged in plastic. Shop at farmers markets and grocery stores that sell loose produce and other bulk items. Bring your own bags so you always have an alternative to plastic.
Stop Buying Bottled Water
Bring a refillable, reusable water bottle with you everywhere. There's no need to waste money on plastic water bottles.
Skip the Plastic Straw
Help turn the tide on plastic pollution by simply saying "no straw, please" when you order a beverage at restaurants, cafes, and bars. If you really love drinking with a straw, bring your own reusable straw.
Ditch Doggy Bags and Takeout Containers
Bring your own containers for restaurant leftovers and take-out. Plastic containers can leach chemicals into your food; using glass containers is better for your health and the planet.
BYOE - Bring Your Own Everything
The key to skipping single-use plastic is to be prepared. Bring your own reusables (plate, cup, utensils, napkin and bags) with you wherever you go (keep a kit in the car) to make zero-waste shopping and dining easy breezy.