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FDA: No evidence COVID-19 spreads through food, food packaging

WebFebruary 19, 2021. There's no evidence that the new coronavirus can spread through food or food packaging, U.S. health officials say. Of the more than 100 million cases of …

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It’s official: Reusables are safe during COVID-19

WebThe key to safe reusables, according to the health experts’ statement, is actually quite simple: Just employ “basic hygiene.”. Spray household disinfectant on hard …

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During the CRISIS: Shop Smart and Reduce Food Loss

WebWith the current COVID-19 public health crisis, many people are panic-buying food and other items in bulk. The following are some tips that we have put together to …

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Overcoming the ick factor: Composting takes off… Zero Waste …

WebThose new to composting must sometimes overcome what Reed calls “the ick factor” — the mistaken fear that collecting coffee grounds and banana peels in a pail in …

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How to Safely Recover Food

WebZEROWASTESONOMA.GOV How to Safely Recover Food HEALTH FACILITIES STOP WASTE FROM THE START! • Conduct a food waste audit. Evaluate current methods of …

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Food Zero Waste Sonoma

WebNotes Drop-off: fresh food, dried and canned goods; call first. (707) 584-1579. Daily 8A-5P. Visit website. One of the most impactful actions we can take as individuals to fight …

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California Announces First Statewide… Zero Waste Sonoma

WebOn February 23, 2022, California’s Ocean Protection Council (CAOPC) approved a comprehensive Statewide Microplastics Strategy in response to concerns …

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Life Without Plastic Is Possible. It’s Just Very Hard.

WebSteven Kurutz | February 16, 2019 For Beth Terry, the epiphany came when she read an article about how albatross chicks are being killed by discarded plastics. It was time to …

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Zero Waste Sonoma

WebChildhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. 1. Lead is harmful to children. Lead can damage a child’s brain and nervous system. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children …

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Medical supplies and equipment Zero Waste Sonoma

WebMedical Equipment Recycling Program 3000 Dutton Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95407 NotesDrop-off and pickup: durable medical equipment (wheel chairs, walkers, walkers with seats, …

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Medical waste transporters Zero Waste Sonoma

Web1616 Capitol Avenue, MS 7405. Sacramento, CA 95899. Notes Regulates the generation, handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of medical waste. See list of Registered …

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Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) Zero Waste Sonoma

WebOne of the strategies provided in the Zero Waste Resolution was for the Agency and its members to adopt EPPs in order to reduce waste associated with products or services …

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Single-Use Plastics 101 Zero Waste Sonoma

WebPut simply, single-use plastics are goods that are made primarily from fossil fuel–based chemicals (petrochemicals) and are meant to be disposed of right after …

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Team behind collecting, disposing Sonoma County’s… Zero …

WebLocation: 500 Mecham Road., Petaluma. More information: 707-795-2025, pdne.ws/3FEiBMt. 2. Bring your household hazardous waste to a collection event: Every …

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State and Local Waste Policies Zero Waste Sonoma

WebCarryout Bags Ordinance (aka "Plastic Bag Ban") This ordinance was passed in 2014 throughout Sonoma County, banning all single-use plastic bags and requiring stores to …

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SB 1383: Short Lived Climate Pollutants Zero Waste Sonoma

WebSB 1383: Short-lived Climate Pollutants. In 2016, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1383 into California law, establishing statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals: By …

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Illegal dumping Zero Waste Sonoma

WebHealdsburg. Call Public Works at (707) 431-3346 or, if after hours, (707) 431-7000. However, for hazardous materials or dumping in a waterway, call 911. Sonoma. Call …

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Asbestos Zero Waste Sonoma

WebBusiness Hazardous Waste Collection at the HHW Facility 500 Mecham Rd Petaluma, CA 94952 NotesDrop-off: small quantities of asbestos waste are accepted at the Household …

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