I am delighted to name Laura Anthony as Senate District 38’s Community Champion of the Month for April in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sustainability and environmental education‚ making her an ideal honoree during Earth Month. 

As the founder of Zero Waste San Diego in 2007‚ Laura has been a driving force in educating the community about zero waste practices‚ going beyond recycling to emphasize reducing consumption‚ repairing‚ repurposing and composting. 

Her commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by her launch of the San Diego Fixit Clinic in 2015‚ which brings together volunteers to repair and restore malfunctioning items‚ giving them a second life instead of sending them to landfills. 

[O]utstanding contributions to sustainability and environmental education‚ making her an ideal honoree during Earth Month

Thanks to her leadership‚ these clinics have successfully diverted over 30‚000 pounds of waste‚ with an average of 500 pounds per event‚ showcasing the power of community action in promoting a circular economy. 

Laura’s dedication to environmental stewardship and hands-on solutions to waste reduction make her an exemplary champion for Earth Month and beyond. I am proud to highlight her efforts and the lasting impact she has on our community.