Environmental Resources and Information

Educating people about the natural environment is the backbone of ECOSLO's mission and all our programs. Our website and downtown office are full of information about various environmental issues. Got a question you can't find an answer to? Our knowledgeable staff is here to answer your environmental questions. Give us a call at 544-1777, email us, or drop by our downtown Environmental Center at 1204 Nipomo Street, San Luis Obispo.

Recycling Information

ECOSLO is known for having pioneered recycling in SLO County in the early 1970's. Currently, recycling is overseen by the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA). A Hot Line, sponsored by IWMA, provides information on waste reduction, recycling, household hazardous waste, composting, disposal options and other miscellaneous information related to integrated waste management. Call (805) 782-8530 for more information.

Stop Global Warming

Global warming is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing our world today. Here's some ways you can make a difference.

CEQA Resources

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is California's premier environmental law and a powerful tool for public participation in government decision making. Here you'll find a list of resources for how you can get involved in the planning process and how CEQA can be used to combat global warming in California. More information...

Composting & Vermiculture

Turning your food and yard waste into fertile compost is a great way to reduce your ecological footprint. Best of all, it's easy and will save you money!

Local Groups

There are many groups committed to protecting the local environment and making the Central Coast a better place to live. Our directory is a listing of organizations that work with ECOSLO to make a big difference.

Government Agency Directory

Navigating government bureaucracy can be hard. But our list of local government agencies will help you find out who you need to talk to.

ECOSLO's Green Pages

Our Green Pages program provides consumers with a listing of local environmentally friendly businesses.

SLO Green Build

A non-profit group of architects, builders, community planners and area residents dedicated to increasing the use of green building on the Central Coast. ECOSLO is proud to have helped found the go to resource for green building information in San Luis Obispo County.