San Diego

  • New San Diego Law Requires Construction Recycling

    July 1st, 2008


    A San Diego law requiring that construction and demolition debris is recycled goes into effect today, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

    The law mandates developers and do-it-yourself builders to pay a deposit that will be returned after proving that at least 50 percent of their debris has been recycled, reused or donated. Deposits range from $200 for small projects, continue …


  • Funding to Recycle Water is Untapped

    January 3rd, 2008


    San Diego is exploring wastewater recycling programs, as the county currently imports 90 percent of its drinking water and the sources of this water are anticipating as much as 50 percent reduction in availability.


  • Christmas Trees in California Are Green in More Ways Than One

    November 12th, 2007


    With the Christmas season just around the corner, the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association is busily preparing to harvest this year’s crop of environmentally safe, family grown trees.