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Keep Your Cool as Temperatures Heat Up

Jul 20 2015

Save Water this Summer with Compost!

Jun 29 2015

 In these periods of drought, it is critical that we conserve water.  A great way to tackle the water challenge is to incorporate compost into your summer garden and landscape. In addition to providing valuable nutrients, compost has been proven to increase soil's water retention capacity. Here are a few ways to incorporate compost into your garden and...

Beat the Heat with these Cool Summer Tips

Jun 18 2015

Have you noticed that the days are getting hotter? Summer is here and with it the highest energy usage months of the year. It's possible to reduce energy consumption during the sizzling summer months without sacrificing comfort. These energy saving tips and rebates from our partners, SDG&E will also keep your electric bill from spiraling out of control...

The Energy-Water Connection

May 15 2015

Many people don't realize the close connections between water and power resources. Energy and water are truly intertwined. Producing energy uses water and providing water to our cities uses energy.  It takes a huge amount of electrical power to pump water to our thirsty cities, and when it gets there we burn natural gas to heat it. When people turn on a...

It's Solar Time!

Apr 21 2015

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint for Earth Day!

Apr 12 2015

Your “carbon footprint” is another name for measuring how much carbon dioxide you produce. A person’s carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere each year through everyday activities such as transportation, water and energy usage, generation of waste and the purchasing of goods and services. These...

Green Your Home this Spring

Apr 2 2015

Making a few simple changes at home can significantly reduce your impact on the environment. Consuming less energy at home means we save precious natural resources and cut down on harmful emissions released into our environment. And what makes it even better is that becoming more energy efficient can lower your energy bill and add value to your home. Here...

Become Squeaky Green!

Mar 26 2015

Earth Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to commit to a green spring clean?  Just like we discussed at our second workshop, many products we use to clean our homes are toxic and can make the inside of our homes less healthy.  Using natural cleaning products will reduce the toxins in your home. They can improve your indoor air...

What to do with WEEDS!

Mar 20 2015

 The winter rains have helped green our landscapes but what to do with the weeds? Many can be eliminated by cutting them down and covering the area with a thick layer of mulch. Those greens weeds contain many nutrients so they are a great addition to your compost pile but it is best to remove them before they go to seed. Use gloves when removing stinging...

Oceanside Celebrates Earth Month 2015

Mar 20 2015

What are you doing for Earth Day?  Whatever part of San Diego County you're in -- there's an Earth Day celebration for you!  Oceanside is home to North County's largest Earth Day celebration on April 19, 2015. Bring the whole family to this free event. Can't make it on the 19th? No problem! The City of Oceanside is celebrating environmental awareness...

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