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The landfill had previously been projected to reach capacity seven years from now. But the new system to compact trash will increase the remaining room by 45 percent, from 3.6 million tons to 11.6 million tons. -
The plan could cut the city's greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2035 -
The new Texas wetland will be the first on the Rio Grande to use treated wastewater to restore habitat. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe City Council has approved a goal of reaching zero waste by the year 2040. To meet the goal it will take a new way of thinking about how to dispose the things we want to throw away. -
A plan to divert increasing amounts of San Diego's waste away from the Miramar Landfill — and eliminate all trash from going to the facility by 2040 — was approved Monday by the City Council.
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WISErg has created what they call a “harvester.” It’s a refrigerator-sized machine that is installed at supermarkets and used to grind up any food that’s not fit for sale. -
The nine council members are expected to give final approval for the Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Back to construct an on-site organic composting facility at its Mira Mesa warehouse.
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Surfrider wants to get restaurants to cut back on using containers made of polystyrene, plastic bags and disposable cups and utensils, which frequently get washed down storm drains to area beaches and coastal waters. -
A group of mid-city residents has found a new strategy for coping with drought. They've formed a support group of sorts for neighbors interested in conservation. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Surfrider Foundation is tapping San Diego restaurants to help with its mission to keep oceans and beaches clean, and reduce plastic waste.
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