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Celebrate Mother's Day and Mother Earth Sustainably
This Mother's Day, show love to Mom and the planet, too! Here are a few eco-friendly ideas to make the day extra special:
* Gift Green: Choose potted plants or herbs over cut flowers for longer-lasting beauty and pollinator support.
* Picnic with Purpose: Pack a zero-waste picnic using reusable items and local, homemade treats.
* Time in Nature: Take a walk, hike, or visit a garden—create memories outdoors.
* DIY Spa Day: Treat Mom with homemade scrubs and masks using natural ingredients.
* Cook a Plant-Based Meal: Prepare a seasonal, vegetarian meal together.
* Skip the Waste: Use reusable décor, make homemade cards, and avoid single-use plastics.
Let's celebrate all moms—and our Earth—with simple, sustainable choices.
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Sustainability Leaders to Know
This May, we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) leaders making waves in sustainability:
* Dr. Vandana Shiva: Environmental activist promoting seed saving and sustainable agriculture in India.
* Kazuhiko Nishi: Tech pioneer advocating for renewable energy development in Japan.
* Maya Lin: Artist and architect using creative media to raise awareness for biodiversity loss.
* Mami Hara: Leading Seattle's green urban water systems and environmental justice.
* Dr. Thomas Goreau: Marine biologist restoring coral reefs through innovative "Biorock" technology.
Let's celebrate their impact and be inspired to act locally for a greener future.
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Celebrate National Bike to Work Day: A Simple Step Toward Sustainability
May 16 is National Bike to Work Day, ditch the car and bike instead. Biking helps cut carbon emissions, reduces traffic, and boosts your health.
Tips for a smooth ride:
* Plan your route
* Pack water and a jacket
* Use lights, a helmet, and reflective gear
Let’s celebrate this day by hopping on our bikes, reducing our environmental impact, and showing our support for a greener future—one pedal at a time.
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Bad, Better, Best: The Climate Impact of Meat
Meat production creates primary emissions, but even small swaps make a difference:
* Bad: Beef and lamb - are the worst for the environment they produce methane, and raising them uses a lot of resources. A single serving of beef can have up to 60 times the emissions
of other foods. Cheese also has a surprisingly high carbon footprint
* Better: Pork – is better than beef and lamb, but still not great. It produces about one-third the emissions of beef. If you cannot give up meat, pork is a better option.
* Best: Chicken, turkey and eggs – have the lowest emissions of the common meats. Choosing poultry over red meat can cut your carbon footprint in half. Eggs are also a good, low-impact
option. Fish varies a lot. Some farmed seafood can be high in emissions, while wild-caught options tend to be better. Do a little research at Seafood Watch <https://www.seafoodwatch.org/>
to make smart choices.
Try eating less meat or choosing plant-based meals more often for a healthier planet.
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Nine Ways to Cut Down on Microplastics
Microplastics—tiny plastic particles—are everywhere: in our food, water, air, and even inside our bodies. While their health effects are still being studied, they have been linked to
serious concerns, like increased risk of heart attacks and long-term pollution.
Luckily, there are small steps we can take every day to reduce our exposure:
1. Cook at home with fresh ingredients to avoid processed foods that come in plastic.
2. Drink loose-leaf tea instead of tea bags, which often contain plastic.
3. Never microwave food in plastic—use glass or ceramic instead.
4. Store food in jars, glass, or metal containers instead of single-use plastic.
5. Request real mugs at cafés or bring your own reusable cup.
6. Avoid bottled drinks—they can contain hundreds of thousands of microplastic particles.
7. Use wooden cutting boards, not plastic ones.
8. Vacuum and dust regularly to reduce plastic particles in your home.
9. Choose natural fabrics for clothing, curtains, and rugs.
Even small changes can make a big difference—for your health, our environment, and future generations.
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Save the Date
* Used Oil Filter Exchange
July 19, 2025
Autozone- 303 Diamond Bar Boulevard
* Paper Shredding and E-Waste Recycling
Aug. 9, 2025
AQMD Parking Lot- 21865 Copley Drive
* America Recycles Day
Nov. 15, 2025
AQMD Parking Lot- 21865 Copley Drive
Contact Information
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City of Diamond Bar | Environmental Services
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