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    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 DYI reusable rentals up to 100 sets and started Furoshiki Workshops for public education. 

    16,740

    Single-use disposables avoided*

    2,307

    Pounds of compost recovered*

    * since April 2019

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    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.

    Now we offer them with affordable fees.  Options are:

    * DIY dishwashing option - pick up clean and return clean 

    * Full dishwashing services (with or without staff present at the event)  

    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 

    Rethink before grabbing a single-use plastic utensil. It takes lots of effort and resources for its production for a few minutes of use!!! 

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    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. 

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    Cultivate simple habits to reduce plastic waste.

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    Carry Reusable Utensils

    Carry a set of utensils with you wherever you go so you're always ready with an alternative to plastic utensils.

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    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.

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    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! 

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    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. 

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    Stop Buying Bottled Water

    Bring a refillable, reusable water bottle with you everywhere. There's no need to waste money on plastic water bottles. 

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    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. 

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    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. 

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    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. 

    Sign up for our volunteer list.

    Thank you!

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