The city's office of sustainability says this is the first of seven sessions, and the courses will run through March 23. The city hopes to reduce waste by 90% over the next 12 years.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Neighbors in Chula Vista have the opportunity to learn how they can help the city achieve nearly zero waste over the next decade. Starting Thursday, Feb. 9, the city will host an academy to teach folks about recycling, plastic issues, food waste and more from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In July, the city rolled out its residential food and yard waste collection program. The city provided neighbors with caddies to make the process easier. The city official said food waste and yard waste gets sent to the compost facility in Chula Vista. Over a period of six weeks, nature does its process and breaks down the waste into a usable fertilizer for plants.
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