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Berkeley Curbside Recycling: Use Less, Recycle More

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July 10, 2020

Adult “Trashion” Fashion Workshop – 4-Week Series
July 11, 2020

Sustainable Gardening 101
July 15, 2020

Eco Lunch Bunch: Producer Responsibility & Plastic Recycling
July 17, 2020

Adult “Trashion” Fashion Workshop – 4-Week Series
July 22, 2020

Eco Lunch Bunch: Get Plastic Out of Your Life
July 24, 2020

Adult “Trashion” Fashion Workshop – 4-Week Series
July 25, 2020

Plastic Free July Solutions Salon
July 26, 2020

Wanna bee a Beekeeper? An introduction to hobbiest Beekeeping
July 27, 2020

Impacts of COVID-19 on Waste and Recycling Markets
July 30, 2020

Story of Plastic Virtual Watch Party & Plastic-Free July Panel Discussion

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Berkeley Farmers’ Markets Response to COVID 19: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As an essential service, the Berkeley Farmers’ Markets REMAIN OPEN, providing fresh, healthy food for the community. We are actively making operational changes to protect customers, farmers, and staff, and to mitigate the spread of disease. We know there have… Read more »

Myths vs. Facts: Dispelling 5 Myths about Reusables During the Times of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to run its course, human and environmental health are at risk. An alarming resurgence of single-use plastics threatens our climate and hard-won progress towards reducing our reliance on single-use plastic disposables. In recent years, we… Read more »

The Berkeley Farmers’ Markets are Expanding!

As the season and weather changes, summertime farmers are returning to market, and more shoppers too! In order to continue to maintain a safe market for all, with adequate space for social distancing, the City of Berkeley has provided additional… Read more »

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Ecology Center Store Awarded “People Love Us On Yelp!” 2018

We’re excited and proud to be a 2018 recipient of the “People Love Us On Yelp!” award. Thank you to everyone who frequents our Ecology Center Store and reviews us on Yelp.

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