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Robots designed by a bioengineer can accelerate a natural process to turn single-cell organisms into things that devour waste or create common medicines. -
Trash booms catch solid waste and let water flow through. -
A bill that would make plastic bags unavailable at California grocery checkouts awaits a floor vote as Legislative session nears an end. -
A ballot measure passed by voters in 2022 allows the city to consider charging single-family homes for trash collection. -
The pipeline is part of a water purification system meant to supply nearly half of San Diego’s water by 2035. -
Art FORM runs classes at elementary schools and sells donated art supplies for a fraction of the original price. -
KPBS is looking for stories of local volunteering happening in San Diego communities. We want to hear from you. -
Discover diverse opportunities for volunteering and giving back in San Diego this holiday season. Serve meals, foster pets, donate or volunteer with various organizations near you. -
UC San Diego study finds if retailers lowered prices on perishable goods as the expiration date nears, it could boost sales and reduce organic waste. -
The City Council voted unanimously to approve borrowing $40 million from the state to help build a $77 million green waste recycling plant in Miramar expected to serve the region's composting needs.
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