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November 25, 2018

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December 2, 2018

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From the Blog

Zero Waste Tips, Tricks, and Treats for Halloween

photo by James Callan Halloween and The Day of Dead are holidays celebrated by families and children around the world, but the plastic trash created for the festivities can be totally terrifying. Have no fear, the Ecology Center collaborated with… Read more »

Press Release: Berkeley Farm Stand Debuts at New Downtown Berkeley Plaza

[Berkeley, CA] Starting October 22nd, the Ecology Center will operate a farm stand at the new BART Plaza in downtown Berkeley, offering fresh produce to the public year round, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 -7:00 pm. The Berkeley Farm Stand’s… Read more »

Ask the EcoTeam: My New Carpet is Off-Gassing!

Fall 2018 Update: The original version of this post, first published in 2010, has been one of the most popular pages on our site for almost a decade. We’re updating it now with some new information, but perhaps the most … Read more »

From the Store

Canning Season? It’s Our Jam

It’s time to harvest the fruit of summer! Canning and fermenting are great ways to preserve produce to enjoy throughout the year. We carry a variety of books to learn about the different steps for jamming, pickling, fermenting, and more, as well as jars and fermentation kits. Our Store is full of useful and innovative products to support your healthy home, body, and environment.

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