The stretch from right after Thanksgiving through Christmas  feels  magical…But for our planet (and our oceans), it’s also the most wasteful time of year! Between extra shopping, shipping, cooking, decorating and partying, our trash cans overflow and a lot of that waste is plastic and packaging that sticks around far longer than our holiday cheer. Let’s pull back the curtain on what really happens to all that “holiday joy”… and then walk through  simple, feel-good ways  your

By Vicki Patterson Rewear. Refresh. Reimagine. When most people think about recycling, they picture bottles, cans and paper, but what about our clothes? This America Recycles Day, we’re taking recycling beyond the bin by hosting  Dana Point’s first-ever Clothing Swap , a fun, meaningful way to tackle one of the biggest hidden polluters: the fashion industry! 🌍 ♻️ Why a Clothing Swap Matters A clothing swap isn’t just about refreshing your closet, it’s about  rethinking our

By Vicki Patterson In Partnership with the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation When we step outside, hike a trail or visit...

By Vicki Patterson This October, we’re taking a playful twist on a serious subject with our  Trick or Treat Calendar . Each day of the...

By Vicki Patterson Plastic Free July is just around the corner and it’s more than just a movement. It’s a wake-up call. Recent research...

By Vicki Patterson Ditch the grab-and-go mindset and plan for a day that gives back to the ocean. In our rush to get out the door,...

Introduction: Our Wake Up Call Imagine a future where drinking from a plastic water bottle is met with the same horror and disbelief we...

By Vicki Patterson Recently the term "conservation" has evolved, taking on meanings that many of us never intended. Originally intended...

February is here, and love is in the air! As we celebrate the season of love, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the ways we show care...

Stand Up To Trash 2024 Impact Report Total Impact Trash Removed:  5,500 pounds Participants Engaged:  3,673 Total Events Hosted:  24 This...

By Vicki Patterson On November 15th, we celebrate America Recycles Day , serving as a reminder of how we can improve our recycling...

By Vicki Patterson According to the EPA, the average person generates 4.51 pounds of waste per day. The purpose of the activity is to...

Plastic Free July started as a movement in 2011 in Western Australia. The aim is to raise awareness about the environmental issues caused...

🎙️ Vicki the Queen of Clean and the new CTO (Chief Trash Officer) had the honor of being a guest on Harbor Rock Wealth Management...

By Vicki Patterson As we are becoming more aware of the devastating effect plastic has on our environment, many of us are looking for...

By Vicki Patterson We can't think of a better company to kick off LOVE month than to talk about Irvine Subaru. Here's why we LOVE the...

By Vicki Patterson Kelp is essentially the ocean’s equivalent of trees and grows at almost twice the rate of any land crop. It absorbs...

By Vicki Patterson A healthy environment can only be maintained if we learn to use our natural resources sustainably. By consuming less...

By Vicki Patterson This holiday season, challenge yourself and those around you to be mindful when shopping. Look for ways you can make...

Soil is a living organism and holds the key to human health. Healthy bacteria in the soil is essential and soil full of microbes produces...