Sunset Junction Zero Waste Initiative

Silverlake Sunset Junction Sign Photo
Image source: Beautiful Silverlake

Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce - Green Committee (SLCC-GC) was working overtime at this year's Sunset Junction Street Festival to help both vendors and attendees "Think Before You Toss." As part of their Zero Waste Initiative, the SLCC-GC encouraged the over 25,000 attendees to not only sort their recycling but also to compost.

Attendees could pick up biodegradable containers and silverware as they sampled from over 20 vendors. Kids got a visit from the Bag Monster, who handed out hugs and ...