Zero Waste Tips
Ruth Sandven | Published on 9/30/2023
Zero Waste Tips
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions at Home:
For residents of Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, National City, San Diego: Community Power through SDGE allows you to opt to have 50% to 100% renewable power but you have to call them directly and request what you want. Call Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) at 1-888-382-0169. Request 100% renewable power.
Install a heat pump for heating and cooling
Install a heat pump hot water heater
Use an electric induction stove top
Use a clothes line instead of a dryer
Walk, bike or use public transit whenever possible. Let your City Councilmember know that these are important options for you and need to be safe and convenient.
Consider an electric bicycle for short, local trips to the store.
Plant shade trees for cooling and reducing the urban heat-island effect