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January Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day clean-up
Plant a tree with ECOSLO
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Join an ECOSLO committee!
Green Business Sponsor Spotlight
SLO Stewards January Newsletter
Start off the New Year with new Hike Tours, opportunities to get involved with the City of SLO Parks and Recreation department, and learn about a day hiking checklist!
Hazardous Waste
Many items can be classified into three typical bins: trash, recycling, and compost. But did you know there is a fourth category? One that doesn’t come with an at-home bin? This fourth category is hazardous waste.
Hazardous waste is waste that can cause a detrimental impact on health or the environment. Because of this, hazardous waste should not be disposed of in the trash or gutter. To help with the confusion on what is considered hazardous waste, we have compiled a list of items, their negative impact on the environment, and how to dispose of them.
SLO Stewards June Newsletter
Discover new trails with the help of our SLO Stewards docents. Also learn about hiking safety in the heat and the City of SLO’s Activity Guide!
SLO Stewards March Newsletter
Learn about SLO Stewards Hike Tour opportunities, local fauna, and ways you can get involved with the City of SLO Parks and Recreation!
Microplastics Eco-Talk
Did you know that an estimated 5 TRILLION particles of microplastics pollute our oceans? Join us in learning about microplastics as part of our 2020 Creeks to Coast Cleanup Event! On August 18th, 2020 three speakers joined our virtual panel to discuss the importance of educating people and taking action on microplastics.
Wildlife-Waterways-Waste Eco-Talk
This Eco-Talk, previously referred to as Green Drinks, was in partnership with The Marine Mammal Center and Morro Bay National Estuary Program. Local experts discussed the importance of waterways, estuaries, wildlife and how waste affects all of these natural phenomena. This event was in conjunction with Creeks to Coast Cleanup to celebrate the end of this year's event!
December Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
A message from our Team!
December is a time to connect with friends and family and reflect on the past year! This year has been full of the unexpected, but even in these uncertain times, ECOSLO has continued to work for you on the programs and environmental issues you care about. We asked out team members to share their favorite moments from 2021 as we take a moment to remember all we have accomplished, and plan for the new year! So from our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
November Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
Go Green this Holiday Season
HumanKind Shopping Day
Whalebird Kombucha Craft Fair
Looking for a Weekend Activity?
Become a part of ECOSLO's Tree Planting Efforts
Call to Action: Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Update on the Illegal Oil Drilling in Arroyo Grande
Join the ECOSLO Tree Keepers Committee
Green Business Sponsor Spotlight: Thank You, SLO County APCD!
October Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
The City of SLO is Looking for Your Feedback
Make a Difference with your Donation
Thank You Creeks to Coast Cleanup Volunteers!
Have You Heard About Our Full Circle Grant?
Looking for an Internship for Winter or Spring?
Join us at Pirates Cove for a Beach Clean-up!
Santa Barbara ExxonMobile Trucking Update
Update on the Illegal Oil Drilling in Arroyo Grande
Join the Fundraising Committee
Did You Miss our Eco-Talk? No Problem!
Thank You, SLO County IWMA!
September Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
Thanks for Your Support!
Creeks to Coast Cleanup Kits are Still Available
Keep an Eye on Urban Trees
Join The Next Beach Cleanup
Santa Barbara Exxon Trucking Update
Illegal Drilling in Arroyo Grande Oilfield Update
We're Looking for New Advocacy Committee Members
Join the Next Eco-Talk
Green Business: Sponsor Spotlight
ECOSLO at the SLO Thursday Farmer's Market
Keep Up With No New Plastic Week
August Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
Summer Fundraisers - updates!
View the Virtual Open House
Familiar Faces Join the ECOSLO Team
Signup for your Creeks to Coast Cleanup Kit
Keep An Eye On Our Urban Trees
Join Us For A Beach Cleanup
Green Business Spotlight: 3C Engineering, Inc
Take Action: Santa Barbara and Exxon Trucking
Learn More: Illegal Drilling in Arroyo Grande Oilfield
Volunteer Opportunity: ECOSLO Board Member
Junior Ranger Camp Recap
No New Plastic Week Idea
July Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
ECOSLO Open House Information
Join the ECOSLO Team
Hike Tour: South Hills
Save the Date for our Silent Auction
Green Business of the Month
Urban Tree Facts
Clean Energy Choice for New Buildings
No New Plastic Week
Creeks to Coast Cleanup: Two Months Away
Cleanup Programs: Volunteer Opportunity
Support ECOSLO
June Eco-Bulletin
In This Issue:
ECOSLO's First Ever Open House
Trees Planted at the Local Throop Park
Watch our Curb to Compost Virtual Event
Join Docent Dale on a Hike Tour
Green Businesses Spotlight - Atascadero
Advocacy at the Dunes
Take Part In No New Plastic Week
Creeks to Coast Updates & Call for Artists
Eco-Tip of the Month: Shopping Bags
Help Support ECOSLO this Summer
Earth Month 2020 🌎
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. At that time, ECOSLO was loosely organizing in our community and we officially became your local environmental nonprofit nearly one year after the first Earth Day. Here are a roundup of ideas, tips, and activities from plant-based meals to DIY projects that you can partake in to celebrate and protect our Earth!
Polystyrene Ordinance
Starting April 9, 2021, all plastic resin code #6 prodcuts (polystyrene) will be banned from SLO County businesses and organizations. Find out about how polystyrene negatively impacts the environment, human health, and learn about some of the many sustainable alternatives!