Zero Waste Palo Alto

Get those FAQs straight! Got questions about which types of plastics can be recycled in Palo Alto, or what you can do with your empty juice box? We gathered a list of frequently asked questions and the answers are ready to go for you. Find it at, www.paloalto.gov/zwfaqs

Keep your berries fresher for longer by only washing them right before eating. Reduced moisture prevents fungal growth during storage. Reduce food waste and greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Taking climate action, saving money, and enjoying your berries – now that’s a sweet deal! Find more tips to reduce food waste at, www.paloalto.gov/foodwaste

Who’s ready to play, Would You Rather? Would you rather: stop receiving that pesky junk mail for good or continuously prevent carbon emission and wasted resources? You can have both! By cutting out unwanted junk mail, you prevent the carbon emissions needed to deliver it and all the resources needed to make and recycle that paper! Find out how to do it at, www.paloalto.gov/junkmail

Give the planet a break from greenhouse gases and yourself a break from a night of cooking – eat your leftovers! Strategizing a weekly leftover night means less food waste and less greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Find more ways to reduce food waste at, www.paloalto.gov/foodwaste

Before heading to the grocery store, shop your kitchen first to see what treasures you already have. With a bit of creativity, those miscellaneous ingredients hiding in the back of your shelves and drawers can be transformed into delicious meals that will help the planet and delight your palate! Find more ways to contribute to the City’s sustainability goals by reducing food waste at, www.paloalto.gov/foodwaste

From garden to table – then back to your garden again! Learn how easy it can be to turn your food scraps and yard trimmings into compost in your own backyard! Join us for a FREE worm compost workshop on Saturday June 13, 10am – Noon at Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverly St. Pre-registration is required, so don’t hesitate to sign up and learn a valuable skill! Sign up and learn more at, www.paloalto.gov/compost

It’s time to hunt for bargains because the Citywide Yard Sale is happening this Saturday, June 6. More than 220 residences have signed up to host yard sales so, don't miss out on the treasures to be found while promoting reuse and preventing items from going to the landfill! For a list of all sale addresses, look for a printed full-page map to come tomorrow in the Palo Alto Weekly or online at, www.paloalto.gov/yardsale

Labeling your leftovers with a made-date helps your household prioritize meals and ensure your culinary creations are enjoyed instead of being thrown out after turning into science experiments in the back of the fridge. Your efforts to reduce food waste are moving the City’s climate action goals forward! Find more food waste reduction tips at, www.paloalto.gov/foodwaste

Mark your calendars for the Citywide Yard Sale happening on Saturday, June 6. Don't miss out on the treasures and bargains to be found while promoting reuse and preventing items from going to the landfill! For a list of all sale addresses, look for a printed full-page map to come next week in the Palo Alto Weekly or online at, www.paloalto.gov/yardsale