Our regularly scheduled Transportation Committee meeting has been canceled for June. It was scheduled for Monday, June 2 but has been postponed until Monday, July 7.
Don't forget about the Ojai Reads event taking place on June 10 at the Ojai Library (7pm).
Needle (sharps) Disposal:
Used sharps should never be placed loosely in the trash or flushed down the toilet. Doing so, increases the risk of accidental exposure for sanitation and sewage treatment workers, janitors, and your family.
Both the Ojai Valley Hospital and Oak View Family Practice have needle take-back programs. An appointment is needed at the hospital. Needle disposal is under the jurisdiction of the Ventura County Environmental Health Division . For more information contact Brandy Starjack at 805-654-5007.
Old prescriptions are hazardous waste:
It is no longer recommended that households flush even small quantities of household medicines down the drain. Some medicines can disrupt or destroy the useful microorganisms in the sewage treatment system and/or may pass through the system intact and potentially contaminate downstream water resources.
Old medications are considered hazardous wastes and must be disposed of accordingly. The Ventura County Pollution Prevention Center accepts old medications which do not contain Controlled Substances on an appointment basis. Controlled substances must be disposed of in the trash, but it is strongly recommended that these medications be made unusable prior to disposal*.
Continue reading "Medical Waste Options for the Ojai Valley" »
This year the Ojai Music Festival is greening its time-honored annual event by minimizing landfill waste and the use of fossil fuels while promoting environmentally friendly actions. Now in its 62nd year, the Festival is selecting foods and merchandise produced with minimal environmental impact by local farmers and merchants.
Continue reading "Green Team Volunteers Needed for Ojai Music Festival" »
The Ojai Valley Green Coalition is a gathering of residents and friends of the Ojai Valley actively working together to create an environmentally sustainable community in Ojai.
In the spirit of "think globally, act locally," we exist to educate ourselves and others about ecological issues; to promote sustainable practices to our local businesses and organizations; to advocate environmental responsibility as a priority to our elected officials; and to bring green consciousness into our lives and our homes.
With over 400 members (and counting), we welcome your comments, suggestions, involvement in any of our special committees, or attendance at one of our scheduled events. With a greener Ojai we contribute to a greener, healthier and more equitable world!
Thursday May 22 - 'What is a Watershed: An intoduction to the Ventura River presented by the Watershed committee. For additional info contact Paul: 648-4005 or pjenkin@sbcglobal.net.
Think globally, but act locally. Contributions to The Ojai Valley Green Coalition will make a difference right here in the Ojai Valley. The new OVGC donor program puts your money to work here where you live.
