2024 Tours
We are excited to announce details and registration for the 2024 tours! You must be registered for the CRRA 2024 Conference & Trade Show to register for any tour. For conference information, click here.
Tour Registration COST: $40 per person
Meet for Departure: Wednesday August 21st • 1:50PM
Urban Ag and Food Recovery Tour
Grow2Zero FARMS presents a look into food recovery efforts that are being made in our urban landscape. Our vision at Grow2Zero FARMS is to empower local communities to improve human & environmental health by building access to local, healthy food, teaching regenerative farming & gardening practices, and instilling principles of waste reduction and pollution prevention. This tour will show you how our community in Long Beach believes we should toss it in a meal before tossing it in the landfill.
Tour Stops:
Stop 1: Vallarta Supermarkets in Anaheim, learn about the amazing work being done by the food donation program.
Stop 2: Food Finders in Los Alamitos, one of the largest regional food recovery orgs in Los Angeles/OC area.
Stop 3: Feel Good Salsa in Long Beach, a ghost kitchen training young chefs to make value-added products from recovered food which is then distributed free to local residents as part of weekly food fairs. Sponsored by USDA grant.
Stop 4: Grow2Zero FARMS in Long Beach, tour a 1/4 boutique urban farm that has partnered with Long Beach Unified to provide farm and gardening education and also runs the Future Urban Farmers Academy to train local youth on urban farming. The farm also recovers and redistributed landfill-bound food to over 125 local households per week at no cost. The farm composts non donatable food which is used to nourish the soil. The farm is in a disadvantaged community with high levels of poverty and pollution since it is next to the port of LA and several refineries. The farm is on a main street and we highlight that it uses the CO2 from tailpipes driving by to feed the plants as well as backyard composting and compost take-back.
Republic Services Anaheim Recycling Facility Tour
In 2022, Republic Services recycled 1 million tons of food and yard waste. Organics recycling directly supports Republic's sustainability goal to increase recovery and circularity of key materials from the waste stream by 40% by 2030. The Republic Services Pre-processing Facility in Anaheim processes food waste using the MEGA THOR Turbo Separator to effectively separate contamination from the food waste stream. Field trip attendees will also see Republic's new state of the art MRF sorting line that is currently being re-built and learn about their electric collection vehicle fleet.
Discovery Cube OC: Inspiring the Next Generation Tour
Environmental Education Exhibits: Inspiring the Next Generation
Are you looking for an engaging and informative way to learn about environmental issues and sustainability? Look no further than the Discovery Cube tour, where you can explore a variety of environmental education exhibits that will not only educate but also inspire you to make a positive impact on the world around you.
Key Takeaways from the Discovery Cube Tour
Developed in partnership with OC Waste & Recycling, Discovery Cube's eco-exhibits engage families with hands-on learning experiences that result in the education of recycling best practices for the preservation of our local resources. Meet the team and learn about the creation, operation, and uniqueness of our environmental education exhibits.
One of the key highlights of the tour is learning about the science behind the interactive experiences. From understanding the importance of organics recycling to exploring ways to reduce climate change, each exhibit is designed to spark curiosity and inspire action.
Join us for an educating tour that highlights the impactful partnership between the Cube and the County of Orange. Explore the museum and learn how existing and future programs empower the next generation to learn about environmental issues and practical ways to make a difference in their own lives.
Tour participants will be broken up into smaller groups while experiencing the museum.
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill & Bee Canyon Greenery Tour
Orange County Waste & Recycling serves the County’s solid waste disposal needs by providing waste management services, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems, three compost greeneries, all serving residents and businesses in the County’s 34 cities and unincorporated areas. This tour will provide a close up look at the County's first operated greenery system to provide free compost and mulch products back to our communities.
Large Venue Sustainability & Food Recovery: Angel Stadium & OC Vibe Tour
Abound Food Care is please to facilitate a tour on edible food recovery. Abound Food Care has a longstanding partnership with the Angels Stadium and Honda Center in implementing a food donation program and channeling excess food to the community. Our aim is to spotlight not only the partnership between Abound Food Care, the Honda Center and Angel Stadium but also the impactful contributions to the wider community. This tour will highlight the food recovery efforts, Store One, OC Vibe, and the work that is being done with the Samueli Foundation.
TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
MLB’s Approach to Sustainability
Angel Stadium: Tackling Sustainability & Food Recovery in an Aging Venue
OC Vibe's sustainability efforts
Honda Center's food donation program
Store One initiative
SCHEDULE:
2:00-2:30pm: Transportation to Angels Stadium
2:30-3:15pm: Angels Stadium Tour
3:15-3:30pm: Walk to ARTIC
3:30-4:30pm: ARTIC for the OC Vibe experience Tour
4:45-5:00pm: Travel back to hotel
The “Do’s and the Don’ts” of All Tours…
Do's:
Stay with the Group: Always remain with the tour group to ensure you don't miss any part of the experience.
Follow Instructions: Listen carefully to the guide's instructions and adhere to all guidelines.
Ask Questions: Feel free to ask questions after the tour or during as guides facilitate.
Be Respectful: Please show respect for the facility, staff, and other tour participants.
Wear Comfortable Clothing: Dress appropriately for walking and standing for extended periods.
Don’ts:
Do Not Wander Off: Do not leave the group to explore other parts of the facilities on your own.
Do Not Take Anything: Do not take any items from the facilities unless explicitly provided or permitted.
Avoid Loud Conversations: Please keep noise levels down to ensure everyone can hear the guide.
Do Not Litter: Dispose of any trash in designated bins to keep the facility clean.
Respect Restricted Areas: Do not attempt to enter any off-limits areas marked as restricted.
No Smoking: Do not smoke in or around the tour locations, adhering to the facility's smoking policies.
Self Guided Sustainability Tour
We’ve compiled a handful of eco-friendly and sustainable experiences in Anaheim. No need to register or sign up - simply explore during free time at the conference!
