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Celebrate Plastic Free living in Santa Cruz County!

Free marine flare collection event today ⚠️ Marine flares contain hazardous and toxic chemicals that are a risk to human health and our environment. Drive through drop off today in Santa Cruz until 12pm at 425 Brommer in the North Harbor and in Marin. San Diego and Oceanside dates coming up.

Free marine flare collection event today ⚠️ Marine flares contain hazardous and toxic chemicals that are a risk to human health and our environment. Drive through drop off today in Santa Cruz until 12pm at 425 Brommer in the North Harbor and in Marin. San Diego and Oceanside dates coming up.

🎬 Join us this October across the Bay Area for We’re All Plastic People Now — a powerful film on plastic’s impact on our health. Stay for a panel on reuse solutions + take action by signing postcards to local legislators. Eventbrite registration in the comments! #ReuseWins

🎬 Join us this October across the Bay Area for We’re All Plastic People Now — a powerful film on plastic’s impact on our health. Stay for a panel on reuse solutions + take action by signing postcards to local legislators. Eventbrite registration in the comments! #ReuseWins

We’re giving you more time to enter to win some amazing prizes! 🌞✨

We’ve extended the Bingo challenge through the end of August — that means more chances to complete activities, reduce waste, and enter to win awesome prizes from @ecology_action, @ethossantacruz , @officialcityofsantacruz and more! 🌍🎁

✅ Download your Bingo card from our website wastefreesantacruz.org 📸 Snap photos as you go 📩 Email us at least 1 photo by August 31 to be entered 🏆 Winners announced the first week of September!

Let’s keep up the momentum and make our beautiful county a little cleaner, greener, and more connected 💚
 #PlasticFreeSummer #BingoChallenge #WasteFreeLiving #WasteFreeSantaCruz

We’re giving you more time to enter to win some amazing prizes! 🌞✨

We’ve extended the Bingo challenge through the end of August — that means more chances to complete activities, reduce waste, and enter to win awesome prizes from @ecology_action, @ethossantacruz , @officialcityofsantacruz and more! 🌍🎁

✅ Download your Bingo card from our website wastefreesantacruz.org 📸 Snap photos as you go 📩 Email us at least 1 photo by August 31 to be entered 🏆 Winners announced the first week of September!

Let’s keep up the momentum and make our beautiful county a little cleaner, greener, and more connected 💚
 #PlasticFreeSummer #BingoChallenge #WasteFreeLiving #WasteFreeSantaCruz

Thank you Santa Cruz county for supporting Plastic Free July! Especially @blue_zone_waters
@cityofscottsvalley
@officialcityofsantacruz
@cityofcapitola
@coastalwatershedcouncil
@ecology_action
@elkhornslough_org
@environteers
@ethossantacruz
@greybearssantacruz
@oneillseaodyssey
@pitchinsantacruzcounty
@plasticfreejuly
@santacruz_can
@santacruzcoe
@santacruztrails
@saveourshores
@surfridersantacruz
@noplasticstraws
Waste Free Santa Cruz
@wastefreewave
@watsonvillewetlands
@wonderfil.world

Thank you Santa Cruz county for supporting Plastic Free July! Especially @blue_zone_waters
@cityofscottsvalley
@officialcityofsantacruz
@cityofcapitola
@coastalwatershedcouncil
@ecology_action
@elkhornslough_org
@environteers
@ethossantacruz
@greybearssantacruz
@oneillseaodyssey
@pitchinsantacruzcounty
@plasticfreejuly
@santacruz_can
@santacruzcoe
@santacruztrails
@saveourshores
@surfridersantacruz
@noplasticstraws
Waste Free Santa Cruz
@wastefreewave
@watsonvillewetlands
@wonderfil.world

31 days of ideas... it's not too late to start!!

#UseMeReuseMe
#RefuseSingleUse
#skipthestraw
#zerowasteliving
#wastefreesantacruz

31 days of ideas... it's not too late to start!!

#UseMeReuseMe
#RefuseSingleUse
#skipthestraw
#zerowasteliving
#wastefreesantacruz

Today, as we celebrate our nation’s independence, let’s also unite in a different kind of freedom — freedom from single-use plastics! 🇺🇸🌍
Waste Free Santa Cruz is proud to see our community coming together in collective action to protect our beautiful coastlines and environment. This July, join us in making small changes that lead to big impacts — say NO to plastic straws, bags, and bottles, and YES to reusable alternatives!
Together, we can create a cleaner, greener future. Let’s celebrate freedom by freeing our planet from plastic waste! 💚flag
#WasteFreeSantaCruz #PlasticFreeJuly #FourthOfJuly #CommunityAction #SustainableLiving

Today, as we celebrate our nation’s independence, let’s also unite in a different kind of freedom — freedom from single-use plastics! 🇺🇸🌍
Waste Free Santa Cruz is proud to see our community coming together in collective action to protect our beautiful coastlines and environment. This July, join us in making small changes that lead to big impacts — say NO to plastic straws, bags, and bottles, and YES to reusable alternatives!
Together, we can create a cleaner, greener future. Let’s celebrate freedom by freeing our planet from plastic waste! 💚flag
#WasteFreeSantaCruz #PlasticFreeJuly #FourthOfJuly #CommunityAction #SustainableLiving

It’s Plastic Free July! We are encouraging the community to bring their own cup and fill up with amazing Blue Zone Water! Also pick up a plastic free bingo card and play all of July for prizes #plasticfreejuly #plasticfreeoceans #wastefreesantacruz

It’s Plastic Free July! We are encouraging the community to bring their own cup and fill up with amazing Blue Zone Water! Also pick up a plastic free bingo card and play all of July for prizes #plasticfreejuly #plasticfreeoceans #wastefreesantacruz

☀️ It’s Plastic Free July! ☀️

WFSC and partners are launching the Plastic Free July Challenge!

Starting today, you can take part by:

☀️Downloading a BINGO card on our website! Stay tuned for a sneak peak at the prizes!

☀️BYO water bottle/cup to the Capitola Esplanade Concert tomorrrow (7/2) 6-8pm tor a free drink refill! Find WFSC’s table. We’ll be giving out BINGO cards too!

We have many more events and activities in store all month long, so stay tuned 😎

#plasticfreejuly #plasticfree #santacruz #plasticfreeocean #wastefreesantacruz #plasticpollutes #noplasticstraws

☀️ It’s Plastic Free July! ☀️

WFSC and partners are launching the Plastic Free July Challenge!

Starting today, you can take part by:

☀️Downloading a BINGO card on our website! Stay tuned for a sneak peak at the prizes!

☀️BYO water bottle/cup to the Capitola Esplanade Concert tomorrrow (7/2) 6-8pm tor a free drink refill! Find WFSC’s table. We’ll be giving out BINGO cards too!

We have many more events and activities in store all month long, so stay tuned 😎

#plasticfreejuly #plasticfree #santacruz #plasticfreeocean #wastefreesantacruz #plasticpollutes #noplasticstraws

So many BYOers today at Coffeetopia! We were offering free mugs for people that wanted to say $.50 and not drink out of plastic #BYO #justbringitsc #zerowaste

So many BYOers today at Coffeetopia! We were offering free mugs for people that wanted to say $.50 and not drink out of plastic #BYO #justbringitsc #zerowaste

We’re aiming for 1000 signatures by Earth Day to reduce single-use plastic waste. Pledge to ditch disposable cups, protect our oceans, and save money! Sign the pledge at the link in bio! #WasteFreeSantaCruz #JustBringItPledge #ReusableCup #SantaCruz #EarthDay #zerowaste #plasticfreeliving

We’re aiming for 1000 signatures by Earth Day to reduce single-use plastic waste. Pledge to ditch disposable cups, protect our oceans, and save money! Sign the pledge at the link in bio! #WasteFreeSantaCruz #JustBringItPledge #ReusableCup #SantaCruz #EarthDay #zerowaste #plasticfreeliving

Did you know that Alta Organic Coffee is part of our campaign? ☕✨️

Bring your own cup or borrow one of their reusable ones to help reduce waste and keep our planet clean! 🌍🫶

#wastefreesantacruz #justbringitsc #zerowaste #bringyourown #cleanocean #refuse #reuse

Did you know that Alta Organic Coffee is part of our campaign? ☕✨️

Bring your own cup or borrow one of their reusable ones to help reduce waste and keep our planet clean! 🌍🫶

#wastefreesantacruz #justbringitsc #zerowaste #bringyourown #cleanocean #refuse #reuse

Want to volunteer with WFSC?

Come to The Abbey on Monday, 2/10 at 5pm.

Bring a friend and bring your own coffee cup! ☕️ #wastefreesantacruz #justbringitsc #reuse

Want to volunteer with WFSC?

Come to The Abbey on Monday, 2/10 at 5pm.

Bring a friend and bring your own coffee cup! ☕️ #wastefreesantacruz #justbringitsc #reuse

❌️❗️THE MEETING IS CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Want to Volunteer with WFSC? Join Us for Our Next Meeting!

We’re always looking for more volunteers to support our mission of a Waste Free Santa Cruz! ♻️🌎

🗓 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 5, at 5 PM
📍 The Abbey (350 Mission St)

Bring a friend and your own cup—we’re planning a fun group photo with our super mug! ☕📸✨

See you there!

❌️❗️THE MEETING IS CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Want to Volunteer with WFSC? Join Us for Our Next Meeting!

We’re always looking for more volunteers to support our mission of a Waste Free Santa Cruz! ♻️🌎

🗓 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 5, at 5 PM
📍 The Abbey (350 Mission St)

Bring a friend and your own cup—we’re planning a fun group photo with our super mug! ☕📸✨

See you there!

Calling all conspirators! 📢☕️

Just bring your own coffee cup to join the revolution and get a reward! ✨️🎁 5% off everything ☕️🍪👕 at @coffeeconspiracyco

Decaf might be a conspiracy, but saving our planet is the mission… one reusable cup at a time! 🌍✊

To see the list of coffee shops participating in our campaign (37 locations! 😍), click on the link in our bio! 🗺

#JustBringItSC #BYOCup #CoffeeConspiracy #Wastefree #zerowaste

Calling all conspirators! 📢☕️

Just bring your own coffee cup to join the revolution and get a reward! ✨️🎁 5% off everything ☕️🍪👕 at @coffeeconspiracyco

Decaf might be a conspiracy, but saving our planet is the mission… one reusable cup at a time! 🌍✊

To see the list of coffee shops participating in our campaign (37 locations! 😍), click on the link in our bio! 🗺

#JustBringItSC #BYOCup #CoffeeConspiracy #Wastefree #zerowaste

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the @santacruzvibesmagazine Pickup Party // WFSC Campaign Launch Party last Friday at the Chaminade!

Great food, great vibes, and amazing people all working to support the Santa Cruz community and ecosystem.

First image courtesy of Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine 📸

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the @santacruzvibesmagazine Pickup Party // WFSC Campaign Launch Party last Friday at the Chaminade!

Great food, great vibes, and amazing people all working to support the Santa Cruz community and ecosystem.

First image courtesy of Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine 📸

37 Santa Cruz County Coffee Shops are now rewarding customers for bringing their own cup!

In an effort to return the county to pre-covid waste levels, Waste Free Santa Cruz has organized locally owned coffee shops to raise awareness about reuse.

BYO cup for free stickers, discounts and more!

For a full list of participants, visit JustBringIt.org

Happy sipping ☕️

37 Santa Cruz County Coffee Shops are now rewarding customers for bringing their own cup!

In an effort to return the county to pre-covid waste levels, Waste Free Santa Cruz has organized locally owned coffee shops to raise awareness about reuse.

BYO cup for free stickers, discounts and more!

For a full list of participants, visit JustBringIt.org

Happy sipping ☕️

TOMORROW! 37 coffee shops in Santa Cruz county are rewarding customers who bring a reusable cup!

This is the first step in WFSC’s effort to get Santa Cruz back to a pre-pandemic culture of waste reduction and making new strides towards a waste-free Santa Cruz.

Visit JustBringIt.org for a list of participants and get your free sticker starting tomorrow morning 🤩

TOMORROW! 37 coffee shops in Santa Cruz county are rewarding customers who bring a reusable cup!

This is the first step in WFSC’s effort to get Santa Cruz back to a pre-pandemic culture of waste reduction and making new strides towards a waste-free Santa Cruz.

Visit JustBringIt.org for a list of participants and get your free sticker starting tomorrow morning 🤩

We are spilling the tea on the first Waste Free Santa Cruz campaign later ☕️ stay tuned!

We are spilling the tea on the first Waste Free Santa Cruz campaign later ☕️ stay tuned!

Something’s brewing in Santa Cruz ☕️ and
#wastefreesantacruz will be tabling next Saturday at @santacruzfarmersmkts Come by and see us!
For today bring your reusable bags and get some sustainably grown produce, seafood, juices, flowers, baked goods and more! 🍎🍊🥦🌶️🥕🥬 🧅🐟🦪 💐🥖🍪
#shoplocal
#sustainablefarming
#sustainableliving

Something’s brewing in Santa Cruz ☕️ and
#wastefreesantacruz will be tabling next Saturday at @santacruzfarmersmkts Come by and see us!
For today bring your reusable bags and get some sustainably grown produce, seafood, juices, flowers, baked goods and more! 🍎🍊🥦🌶️🥕🥬 🧅🐟🦪 💐🥖🍪
#shoplocal
#sustainablefarming
#sustainableliving

Another fun WFSC event in the books! Thanks to all who helped out with this sculpture 😍 Sign up for our newsletter to get notified of future events where you can see the sculpture in person.

Another fun WFSC event in the books! Thanks to all who helped out with this sculpture 😍 Sign up for our newsletter to get notified of future events where you can see the sculpture in person.

Thank you to everyone who made this event such a blast! Stay tuned for announcements about our upcoming campaign!

Thank you to everyone who made this event such a blast! Stay tuned for announcements about our upcoming campaign!

Tonight! You’re invited to join us for a volunteer mixer at @swellcycle.surfboards. Event info in the link in our bio, please RSVP and bring a friend who’s interested in reducing waste in Santa Cruz!

Tonight! You’re invited to join us for a volunteer mixer at @swellcycle.surfboards. Event info in the link in our bio, please RSVP and bring a friend who’s interested in reducing waste in Santa Cruz!

In Santa Cruz alone, 10,000 disposable cups are thrown away every day. If all that waste was piling up in front of us instead of our landfill—would we think twice about using single-use cups?

Join us for two fun events where we’ll be discussing and recruiting volunteers for our Just Bring It campaign where coffee shops across the county will incentivize reusable cups over disposable ones.

Thank you to @swellcycle.surfboards for hosting our next meeting on Nov 26! RSVP at the link in our bio, it’ll be a fun time. Light refreshments will be provided and there are only 30 spots available! Reserve yours while you can.

On Dec 2, one of our volunteers will be hosting a craft day where we’ll build a sculpture out of disposable containers. Start saving up your single-use containers to bring and RSVP in our bio.

Let’s work together to make Santa Cruz waste-free 🌊🌞

In Santa Cruz alone, 10,000 disposable cups are thrown away every day. If all that waste was piling up in front of us instead of our landfill—would we think twice about using single-use cups?

Join us for two fun events where we’ll be discussing and recruiting volunteers for our Just Bring It campaign where coffee shops across the county will incentivize reusable cups over disposable ones.

Thank you to @swellcycle.surfboards for hosting our next meeting on Nov 26! RSVP at the link in our bio, it’ll be a fun time. Light refreshments will be provided and there are only 30 spots available! Reserve yours while you can.

On Dec 2, one of our volunteers will be hosting a craft day where we’ll build a sculpture out of disposable containers. Start saving up your single-use containers to bring and RSVP in our bio.

Let’s work together to make Santa Cruz waste-free 🌊🌞

Hydrate sustainably! 💧🌎 Ditch single-use plastic and bring your own reusable water bottle. Our planet and your conscience will thank you! Are you doing it?? #bringyourownbottle #reducesingleuseplastic #wastefreesantacruz

Hydrate sustainably! 💧🌎 Ditch single-use plastic and bring your own reusable water bottle. Our planet and your conscience will thank you! Are you doing it?? #bringyourownbottle #reducesingleuseplastic #wastefreesantacruz

Are you passionate about reducing waste and creating a cleaner, greener Santa Cruz? Join us for an inspiring Waste Free Santa Cruz Meet-Up! At @11thhourcoffee on Center St, SC 6pm, Thursday, 10/24!

#refusesingleuseplastic #reuserevolution #refillrevolution #reducewaste #wastefreesantacruz

Are you passionate about reducing waste and creating a cleaner, greener Santa Cruz? Join us for an inspiring Waste Free Santa Cruz Meet-Up! At @11thhourcoffee on Center St, SC 6pm, Thursday, 10/24!

#refusesingleuseplastic #reuserevolution #refillrevolution #reducewaste #wastefreesantacruz

A stark reminder of the plastic pollution crisis on our Santa Cruz beaches. Let's create a change — Bring Your Our Cup!

#plasticpollution #choosetorefuse #wastefreesantacruz

A stark reminder of the plastic pollution crisis on our Santa Cruz beaches. Let's create a change — Bring Your Our Cup!

#plasticpollution #choosetorefuse #wastefreesantacruz

Perfect morning for Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! Grab your gloves and a bucket and head to the closest beach!

#coastalcleanupday #wastefreesantacruz #volunteer #saveourshores

Perfect morning for Annual Coastal Cleanup Day! Grab your gloves and a bucket and head to the closest beach!

#coastalcleanupday #wastefreesantacruz #volunteer #saveourshores

Listen to Think Local First Radio tomorrow a bit after 12pm to hear from Mia with Waste Free Santa Cruz on the Eat. Drink. And Be Local hour! We all know that our eating and drinking creates a lot of waste, and Mia will tell us what Waste Free Santa Cruz is doing to make our community waste free. 🌎💚 📻

#wastefreesantacruz #plasticfree #choosetoreuse #greenliving #circularity

Listen to Think Local First Radio tomorrow a bit after 12pm to hear from Mia with Waste Free Santa Cruz on the Eat. Drink. And Be Local hour! We all know that our eating and drinking creates a lot of waste, and Mia will tell us what Waste Free Santa Cruz is doing to make our community waste free. 🌎💚 📻

#wastefreesantacruz #plasticfree #choosetoreuse #greenliving #circularity

Just read my horoscope and it applies to us all. Americans are creating way too much trash! 🌍🗑️ So, I’m vowing to reduce my waste over the next five weeks.♻️✨

Let’s turn this trashy trend around! Who’s with me? Great horoscope @RobBrezsny @GoodTimesSC #WasteFreeSantaCruz #PlasticFree #Reduce #Reuse

Just read my horoscope and it applies to us all. Americans are creating way too much trash! 🌍🗑️ So, I’m vowing to reduce my waste over the next five weeks.♻️✨

Let’s turn this trashy trend around! Who’s with me? Great horoscope @RobBrezsny @GoodTimesSC #WasteFreeSantaCruz #PlasticFree #Reduce #Reuse

It’s time to #BanTheBag for good!! The state legislature will be voting to phase out plastic bags at check stands. The plastic industry has been out in full force trying to kill these bills. You can help!!

Call your senator and assembly member to vote. In Santa Cruz County: Senator John Laird and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.

Or take action @californiansagainstwaste for Yes, on SB 1053 and AB 2236.

It’s time to #BanTheBag for good!! The state legislature will be voting to phase out plastic bags at check stands. The plastic industry has been out in full force trying to kill these bills. You can help!!

Call your senator and assembly member to vote. In Santa Cruz County: Senator John Laird and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin.

Or take action @californiansagainstwaste for Yes, on SB 1053 and AB 2236.

Go Waste Free at your local farmers market 🥬 Shopping at farmers markets reduces your carbon footprint by supporting local agriculture and minimizing transportation emissions. 🛻 🍓 Bring your own reusable bags, cutlery🍴 and ride your 🚲 to make your trip even more eco-friendly! 🌱 #wastefreesantacruz #santacruzfarmersmarket #reuse #shoplocal #sustainableliving

Go Waste Free at your local farmers market 🥬 Shopping at farmers markets reduces your carbon footprint by supporting local agriculture and minimizing transportation emissions. 🛻 🍓 Bring your own reusable bags, cutlery🍴 and ride your 🚲 to make your trip even more eco-friendly! 🌱 #wastefreesantacruz #santacruzfarmersmarket #reuse #shoplocal #sustainableliving

Cheers to #PlasticFreeJuly
Avoid single-use plastic whenever you can. Be part of the solution to plastic pollution. #choosetoreuse #choosetorefusesingleuseplastic

Cheers to #PlasticFreeJuly
Avoid single-use plastic whenever you can. Be part of the solution to plastic pollution. #choosetoreuse #choosetorefusesingleuseplastic

Want to learn how to recycle right and avoid “wish cycling?” You will also learn about the cities Food Scrap Diversion program and Household Hazardous Waste drop off.

Every Friday June 14 - August 23, 2024 at 10am & 1pm
Reserve your spot today! Visit www.cityofsantacruz.com/tours

#recycleright #reducereuserecycle
#wastefreesantacruz

Want to learn how to recycle right and avoid “wish cycling?” You will also learn about the cities Food Scrap Diversion program and Household Hazardous Waste drop off.

Every Friday June 14 - August 23, 2024 at 10am & 1pm
Reserve your spot today! Visit www.cityofsantacruz.com/tours

#recycleright #reducereuserecycle
#wastefreesantacruz

Happy Refill Day!
Reduce waste 🌟 Cut carbon🌟 Save money
@ ethossantacruz
@h2o4uwaterstore
@newleaf
@purevalleywater
@refilhq
@solsticefoods.santacruz
@staffoflifesc
@thesunshine.pescadero
@wonderfil.world

Happy Refill Day!
Reduce waste 🌟 Cut carbon🌟 Save money
@ ethossantacruz
@h2o4uwaterstore
@newleaf
@purevalleywater
@refilhq
@solsticefoods.santacruz
@staffoflifesc
@thesunshine.pescadero
@wonderfil.world

Bring your items to be fixed! Professionals will be there to work on electronics, sewing, and mechanical items like toys, clocks, lamps, chairs… Repairing reduces waste! @greybearssantacruz

Bring your items to be fixed! Professionals will be there to work on electronics, sewing, and mechanical items like toys, clocks, lamps, chairs… Repairing reduces waste! @greybearssantacruz

Hey Santa Cruz County, let’s reduce waste by making sure your old documents get recycled at the FREE Paper Shredding Event this Saturday, May 4th, in the City Hall Parking Lot from 9am-1pm.
Bring up to 5 file size boxes per household for secure disposal. @wastefreesantacruz
#wastefreesantacruz #recyclesantacruz #sustainablesantacruz

Hey Santa Cruz County, let’s reduce waste by making sure your old documents get recycled at the FREE Paper Shredding Event this Saturday, May 4th, in the City Hall Parking Lot from 9am-1pm.
Bring up to 5 file size boxes per household for secure disposal. @wastefreesantacruz
#wastefreesantacruz #recyclesantacruz #sustainablesantacruz

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