Jan. 20 PCFYI: Fighting bad food, holiday recycling and helping families find lost pets

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Newsletter 2

Friday, Jan. 10, 2024 — Vol. 10, No. 1

A taco stand is shut down by the Health Department, police

The Health Department and law enforcement have worked together since June to put a stop to unpermitted food vendors operating in Pima County. But officials say one group has kept setting up shop in different areas, operating each time under a slightly different name, staffed by different people. Here's what Health's Consumer Health and Food Safety Division is doing to keep your food safe and fresh.

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Green Geek dives into decorations, dryer sheets and disposable cups

Green Geek logo

What should you do with your old holiday lights? Is there a way to extend the life of a dryer sheet? Can you toss a disposable cup in the recycle bin after finishing your morning coffee? The Green Geek is ready to answer your questions about all things green!

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PACC working to reunite pets, families after New Year’s holiday

Liz

If you’re looking for a lost pet, don’t panic. Pima Animal Care Center has taken in dozens of pets since the New Year's holiday, and they have several tried-and-true tips for how to find a missing animal. Learn more about what preventative options PACC offers, as well.

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Wastewater's annual grease event nears 100k milestone

Grease collection

Pima County Wastewater Reclamation’s longest-running event has brought in nearly 100,000 pounds of grease over the last 20 years. That means countless clogged pipes, sewer back-ups and other plumbing issues have been prevented. Find out more about their efforts to keep our pipes clean and educate the public on safe grease disposal.

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Want to share seeds with the Seed Library? Here’s how!

Seed donation jars

Did you know that one of the goals of the Seed Library at Pima County Public Library is to become self-sustaining? And the library is happy to take any quantity of open-pollinated or heirloom seeds, either from your healthiest plants or packets you have purchased commercially. Here is what you can do to help grow this community-supported resource.

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