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Free Electronics Recycling Events

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Periodically there are free electronics recycling events in San Diego which are open to the general public. Bring any amount of electronics waste products to have it recycled for free.

Waste products that are accepted include: Monitors, CRT Screens, Plasma Screens, Televisions, LCD Screens, Laptops, Printers, Copiers, Faxes, Scanners, Computer Towers, Stereo Systems, Mice/Trackballs, Cell Phones, Speakers, Telephones, Uninterruptable Power Supplies, VCRs, DVD Players, Servers, Server Racks, Plotters and Power Cords/Cables/Strips.

Recycle San Diego is an approved collector and recycler of electronic waste. Check here for the next eWaste event. The map displays their Kearny Mesa address.

eWaste map

Hairy Man in My Backyard!

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Hairy Man Cactus

Earth Day Pacific Beach Cleanup

Monday, April 21st, 2008

Tomorrow morning (Tuesday April 22, 2008) digital-telepathy and StayClassy.org are sponsoring the Earth Day 2008 2nd Annual Beach Cleanup Extravaganza!

We’re inviting all Earth-lovers to come help us clean up the beach this Earth Day 2008. We all love our San Diego beaches so come be a part of Earth Day cleanup and show how much you care!

Meet for breakfast at 9am at Cafe 976 and then help with the cleanup at 10:30am at Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach.

Largest Free Annual Environmental Fair – EarthFair 2008

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Earth Day 2008

This coming Sunday, April 20th, brings EarthFair back to Balboa Park (San Diego). It is is the largest free annual environmental fair in the world. EarthFair 2008 is the 19th anniversary of the event. Each year, the EarthFair draws around 60,000 visitors.

has traditional conservation organizations, wildlife preservation groups, products made from natural and organically grown crops, organic gardening information, alternative energy vehicles, ecotourism opportunities, many alternative and traditional health care products and services, pet adoption services, clean air and clean water products, rainforest preservation groups … the list goes on and on.

If you arrive after about 10:30 am, there is often no parking immediately adjacent to the Park. If you drive and plan to arrive after 11 am, don’t drive directly to the Park. A free shuttle service will take you between the Fair and an off-site parking location at City College. From the 163 freeway exit follow the signs. From Park Blvd., you will turn on Russ. Go to the end and turn right. You can park in the lots opposite Garfield Jr. High School; the shuttle stop is marked with a sign. The shuttle runs from 10:30 am to 6 pm.

Hummer Versus Prius

Friday, December 14th, 2007

There’s something alien about the concept of a hybrid being less eco-friendly than a . I’m not making that observation from a lesser of two evils alien vs predator point of view. It’s more about debunking false claims and breaking the endless cycle of dependency on foreign (alien) oil.

Contrary to George Will’s disinformation, the Prius has not morphed into a sort of traveling toxic-waste dump trailing clouds of diabolical fossil-fuel exhaust. The reality is hybrids can significantly cut global-warming pollution, reduce energy use, and save drivers thousands at the pump.

The irony of this debate is that you might be better off getting a really fuel-efficient regular car.

Free Mini-Community Cleanup and Recycling Event

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

San Diego ESD Flyer

I contacted the Environmental Services Department to set up this free mini-community cleanup and recycling event up for my neighborhood. Conserved time, gas and dump fees. Yeah!

Park Your Hummer

Monday, October 15th, 2007

 License Plate

If you’re driving a Hummer, consider parking it for a week and donate the gas money you saved to an .