Recycling & Waste Management

Affiliated Organizations

  • Beantree Farm
    consulting/design services, education, workshops, tours, permaculture, green building, earth/cob/straw/recycled materials building, integrated passive/active low energy/water community design, local/native foods, food security, educational staycations, na
  • Center for Sustainable Environments
    "CSE is a national leader in university-based sustainability science" (Northern Arizona University)
  • re-HOME
    re-HOME provides various green building services including webinars, workshops, in-home energy assessments, decision support, etc. Patricia Ewanski
  • TucsonRecycles.org
    Find out where to recycle anything, and more, in the Tucson region.

Other Local Organizations

  • Freecycle Tucson
    "...a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns and thus keeping good stuff out of landfills."
  • Grecycle
    An organization providing a collection service for used cooking oil to produce biodiesel fuel.
  • Pima Computer Recycling
    "Why buy new, when you can go green?"
  • UofA Sustainability Centers
    Various Centers for Sustainability in conjunction with the University of Arizona.

Local Businesses

  • re-HOME
    re-HOME provides various green building services including webinars, workshops, in-home energy assessments, decision support, etc. Patricia Ewanski
  • Sustainable Bags
    Reusable totes, bioplastic garbage bags, education kits...

Other Resources

  • Beantree Farm
    consulting/design services, education, workshops, tours, permaculture, green building, earth/cob/straw/recycled materials building, integrated passive/active low energy/water community design, local/native foods, food security, educational staycations, na
  • TucsonRecycles.org
    Find out where to recycle anything, and more, in the Tucson region.
  • UofA Sustainability Centers
    Various Centers for Sustainability in conjunction with the University of Arizona.

Government Relations

Articles

  • WMG Composting Toilet Program - Seeking Participants - Feb 9
    Soil Steward Composting Toilet Program - Seeking Participants Are you… An early adopter who likes to be part of a cutting-edge pilot program to influence city and state policy? Tired of flushing potable water down the toilet and interested in building a legal composting toilet for your home? Interested...
  • The 12 most hopeful trends to build on in 2012
    The 12 most hopeful trends to build on in 2012 Published by YES! Magazine on Sat, 12/31/2011 Original article: http://www.yesmagazine.org/blogs/sarah-van-gelder/12-most-hopeful-trends-to-build-on-in-2012 by Sarah van Gelder Who would have thought that some young people camped out in lower Manhattan...
  • ST January Meeting - Topics and Working Groups for 2012
    at Joel D. Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone, Downtown (free lower level parking off Alameda St) How do we "green" our homes and neighborhoods? How do we work together and contribute to each other? How do we prepare for climate change? Join us on January 9th to learn of some exciting efforts now underway...
  • Greywater Systems - Watershed Technical Training - Feb 6-8
    Early registration ends January 6! Brad Lancaster, Senior Watershed Specialist with Watershed Management Group and author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, will lead this hands-on technical training covering advanced greywater systems. Greywater use is not only allowed by an increasing...
  • Tucson: Support a City Resolution to Curb Global Warming - Dec 20
    at Tucson City Hall, 255 W. Alameda, Tucson, AZ 85701 - downtown, just east of Granada in the Presidio Park Plaza From: Center for Biological Diversity Subject: Tucson: Support a City Resolution to Curb Global Warming Seattle has just become the latest city to join the Center for Biological Diversity's...
  • Dreaming New Mexico - Peter Warshall - TEDxABQ video
    Dreaming New Mexico has built a map of pragmatic and visionary solutions to create a more localized and green economy with greater local self-reliance and enhanced prosperity. Peter Warshall is Co-Director of the Bioneers' Dreaming New Mexico Project, and a world-renowned water steward, biodiversity...
  • Pima County Food Systems Alliance - Meeting & Potluck - Nov 30
    On November 30th (this Wednesday) from 6-8 pm, there will be a large group meeting of the Pima County Food Systems Alliance (PCFSA) with a potluck at the Sam Lena Library (1607 S. 6th Ave, Tucson; call 520.594.5265 for directions) The Agenda is as follows: Welcome & Introduction (Nick) (5 min; 6:00-6:05) Presentation...
  • Sustainable Tucson comments on proposed Rosemont Mine
    Sustainable Tucson comments on proposed Rosemont Mine Sustainable Tucson is a non-profit, grass-roots organization that builds regional resilience and sustainability through awareness raising, community engagement and public/private partnerships. We recognize the need to focus on sustainability within...
  • Eco-Sanitation Course with David Omick & Brad Lancaster - Dec 5-7
    Eco-Sanitation Course with David Omick & Brad Lancaster December 5 - 7 in Tucson Note: Dates have changed from those previously advertized. Early registration extended to Oct 30. Early registration cost is $250. Scholarships are available. Learn cutting-edge principles in simple living technology in...
  • ST Water - resource links
    RAINWATER & GREYWATER USE RESOURCE LIST Hands-On/Workshops http://www.sonoranpermaculture.org/courses-and-workshops/ (Sonoran Permaculture Guild workshops - gray water use; rainwater harvesting; and more) http://www.watershedmg.org/calendar-tucson (Watershed Management Group calendar of events & workshops...
  • URBAN CHICKS - Native Seeds/SEARCH
    December 19, 5:30-7:30 P.M. Native Seed/SEARCH Retail Store, 3061 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson Join us at our monthly SALON for a discussion with Pat Foreman, internationally renowned chicken expert and author of CITY CHICKS. Pat will talk about how to employ your family flock's skill sets for insect and...
  • Worm Composting Workshop with Linda Leigh
    Saturday, October 15, 10 a.m. – 12 noon; $65 per person, 3061 N. Campbell, Tucson Learn everything that you need to know to successfully compost your household waste using worms! Learn how to maintain the bin, feed the worms, and harvest and use the worm compost. You’ll go home with: A complete...
  • ST Sustainability Book Sale
    Sustainable Tucson is offering a very special Book Sale fundraising event at our October  General Meeting. We have more than 150 titles, including some hard-to-find classics. The winter reading season is coming, so come and browse this rich collection of sustainability literature. You can shop with...
  • Sustainable Tucson - General Meeting - October 2011
    Sustainable Tucson General Meeting - at Milagro Cohousing Community Monday, October 10th, 5:45 – 8:30 pm, and come early at 5:15 pm for a tour Note: this meeting will be at the Milagro Cohousing Community instead of the library (click here for map). If you can come earlier, there will be a tour of...
  • RUMBA-Pro Show
    Barrie Herr, Committee Chair, and the RUMBA Committee of Tucson Clean and Beautiful are pleased to invite you to the first annual RUMBA-Pro Show! These RUMBA-Pros* have been generous to show their work at our student RUMBA competitions over the years, and it is time for them to have their own Show! Please...
  • Cooking Oil Recycling
    domainOn November 26th, 2010, Enjoy Dining Green and Pima County Waste Water will be collecting used cooking oil from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Enjoy Dining Green will have 2 collection sites, one at 446 North Campbell Ave. #150, Across from Sam Hughes Place, located at the northeast corner of Campbell...
  • SAGCC November Mixer
    Extended Time For November Mixer Friedman Recycling 1825 West Price Tucson, AZ  85705 Sponsored by Saguaro Environmental/Friedman Recycling The earlier start is to take advantage of daylight so we can tour the recycling plant. Nibbles and drinks will be served outside, so we recommend jackets in...
  • Shockingly Sane Solutions Rally
    2602 E. Grant Road The Rally will be held locally while Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity and Stephen Colbert's March to Keep Fear Alive occur in Washington, D.C. Our rally highlights Tucson organizations that are providing sane solutions to intensifying global challenges. A solar-powered sound...
  • The Arizona's Greenest Workplace Challenge
    It's one thing to have a workplace that has a recycling bin, but do you know of a company that could be named Arizona’s Greenest Workplace? Mrs. Green is on the hunt for companies and workplaces that are miles ahead of the pack when it comes to keeping it green and making conscious efforts to be more...
  • The Truth About Alcohol Fuel: Our Path Beyond Petroleum
    ooo 000 The Truth About Alcohol Fuel: Our Path Beyond Petroleum, with David Blume Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 5:30 pm Tucson Public Library, 101 N. Stone Ave.  Lower Level Meeting Room: Co-Sponsored by the Community Information Resource Center and Sustainable Tucson Permaculturist David Blume will present...
  • Greater Tucson Indicators Report
    The Pima Association of Governments just approved the Second Tucson Region Indicators Report. It provides a snapshot of the region with data on key measures that characterize its current health from an environmental and community perspective. Five theme areas are: Natural Resources, Air Quality, Water,...
  • Put it on the map!
    Dear Community Friends and Partners: The first print edition of the Green Pueblo Map showcasing our community’s favorite “green” places and spaces will be available later this year.  If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to “make your mark” on the map by nominating your favorite...
  • Update on the Tucson/Pima Water Study
    On Tuesday, January 12, 2010, the Tucson City Council and Pima County Board of Supervisors met to discuss the final Phase II Report for the City/County Water and Wastewater Study.The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution endorsing the report and directing staff to move forward with the recommendations...
  • Really Really FREE Market!
    A Community Celebration of Sharing, Reusing, and Recycling. Bring something to share: useful items, a vegetarian snack, music or poetry, skills (haircuts, painting, knitting, etc.), or just your smile. Take home what you need or want. 3rd Saturday of every month at Himmel Park. Meet east of the tennis...
  • Earth Day Festival and Parade
    Tucson\'s 16th Annual Earth Day Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Reid Park. The theme for the 2010 Festival is “All Species Deserve a Place on Earth!”  All species great and small - insects, plants and animals - the Earth needs them all! Exhibits related to the environment...
  • Used Cooking Oil Collection
    Enjoy Dining Green (EDG) will collect used cooking oil the Day after Thanksgiving! EDG will start the first of their regular monthly collection sites in hope to reduce the amount of oil being dumped in our sewer system. Enjoy Dining Green will have 2 collection sites, one at the EDG building located...
  • Sustainable Tucson General Meeting
    The focus of the Sustainable Tucson General Meeting will be Food Sustainability. On February 8, your view of food sustainability in Tucson ’s future may change forever. The Sustainable Tucson Working Group on Food & Agriculture will engage your mind and your tastebuds in thinking about the sources...
  • Composting Workshop
    A free composting workshop will be held at the Tierra Anita Community Garden site, located in Barrio Anita at the corners of N. Anita Ave and W. Williams St. on Saturday, November 14th from 8:00-9:00am. The workshop will be taught by Kent Sorensen and Diane DePaul of Sonoran Desert Landscape. Directions...
  • Coats for Cubs
    Give your furs back to the animals! Starting Saturday, November 14 through Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, bring your real fur apparel, including trims, accessories and shearling, to any Buffalo Exchange and let us know it’s a donation for Coats for Cubs. Since you’re donating to The Humane Society...
  • The Story of Stuff, and more!
    Q: Why should I care about the Citizens united v. FEC ruling? A: In this landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that it is unconstitutional to limit how much money corporations can spend to influence elections. Why? They said limits would violate the First Amendment guarantee of free speech...
  • Donate Your Tree's Fruit
    DONATE YOUR TREE’S FRUIT We are Iskashitaa Refugee Harvesting Network, volunteers working with refugees to harvest and distribute over 30,000 pounds of produce annually from your fruit trees and local farms. • Can’t give it away before it spoils? •We’ll pick up, harvest and distribute your...
  • Have excess fruit or vegetables on your property?
    Either donate your excess grown produce OR simply have your resource added to the database. Iskash*taa is an inter-generational group of refugees from Africa and Tucsonan volunteers harvesting approximately 20,000 lbs. of fruits and vegetables each year from backyards and local farms and redistributing...