Jan. 12th, 2026 Special to Ventura County Star By David Goldstein The first two weeks of January are when good intentions meet reality. The decorations come down, credit card bills arrive and many of us quietly admit that at least one holiday gift missed the mark. Two surveys conducted last month put numbers on what…
December 29th, 2025 Special to Ventura County Star By David Goldstein O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, Don’t meet your end in landfill debris. From curb tocart, or drop-off free, Your wood lives on sustainably. As mulch for soil and canopy, You close the loop responsibly. Even though Christmas tree recycling is an annual ritual,…
VC Star Nov. 25th By David Goldstein Thanksgiving is a holiday built around abundance — too often more abundance than we know what to do with. The turkey is bigger than we need, the leftovers don’t quite fit in the fridge and backyard fruit trees ripen all at once, just as we’re juggling guests and…
The Acorn October 17th 2025 By David Goldstein Federal tax credits for many electric vehicles were scaled back last month, as new rules under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act tightened eligibility based on wherevehicles and theirbatteries are made. Despite the loss of incentives for several popular models, the EV Advocates of Ventura County—a volunteer group…
Special to Ventura County Star November 10th 2025 By David Goldstein Special to Ventura County Star For the 29th annual America Recycles Day Nov. 15, many recycling coordinators are focusing on food. Making good food out of food you thought would go to waste achieves the highest goals of recycling. Just keeping food out of…
VC Reporter Oct 23rd, 2025 By David Goldstein This month, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates its 80th anniversary. Oct. 16 is World Food Day, and at FAO headquarters in Rome, the occasion will be marked by the opening of a Food and Agriculture Museum and Network. The event highlights global…
Camarillo Acorn November 1st, 2025 By David Goldstein NP Despite the economic challenges facing many households, Americans still spent almost $4 billion on Halloween candy this year, according to the trade publication Candy and Snack Today. Prices for the sweet stuff increased compared to last year, partly because of rising chocolate costs. Cocoa crops in…
VC Star Oct 14, 2025 By David Goldstein Special to Ventura County Star Last month, federal subsidies for electric vehicle purchases ended. Undaunted, the EV Advocates of Ventura County forged ahead with events celebrating National Drive Electric Month, reminding residents that environmental progress can outlast incentives. At the Port of Hueneme Banana Festival on Sept.…
VC Star September 15th, 2025 By David Goldstein Special to Ventura County Star When thousands of volunteers spread out along beaches and inland waterways on 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 20, they will make a visible difference. Cigarette butts, food wrappers, bottle caps and other litter will disappear from the shorelines, reducing hazards to wildlife…
VC Reporter September 30th, 2025 By David Goldstein Regardless of how you feel about tariffs and trade wars, there are at least two things on which nearly everyone can agree. Avoiding waste during times of limited supply is important for the economy, and recycling can avoid waste while also helping the environment. Prices are up…