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Help Desk’s Top 5 Most Interesting Questions of 2022

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Climate change is here, its effects are overwhelming and at times can leave one feeling hopeless. Through these difficult times, the Help Desk team finds solace in your passion for doing right by your community. From greywater installation to information… Read more »

Ecology Center’s Guide to Gift Wrap

photo of many boxes in shiny blue and white wrapping paper. the bottom of the image says shiny, glittery, metallic wrapping paper is landfill

The winter holidays are a time of gifts! After the festivities and gift exchanges, it can be tricky to properly sort leftover wrapping and accessories. This guide is designed to help you know how to dispose of gift wrap and… Read more »

Navel Orange Shaker Pie

Thinly cut oranges with a knife on a wooden cutting board.

This recipe comes compliments of Edith’s Pie and Berkeley Farmers’ Market regular Chef Mike Raskin. It’s a great zero-waste recipe which uses every part of the gorgeous winter citrus at the markets right now. Ingredients: 1ea 9” pie crust, blind… Read more »

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