photo by Ingrid Franz Moriarty

Do you recycle? Really recycle. Most of us try to get our cans and bottles in a recycling bin. Some of us compost. Some of us even still read a paper newspaper and recycle that too. Now what about everything else?

Julie Blaine Davis of California Rising is on a mission. She designs organic eco-friendly clothing, offers expert advice of getting toxins out of our lives, and wants inspire everyone to be as healthy as we can be. Her philosophy doesn't expect us all to be perfect, but we can all make an effort. LAist asked Jules to help us learn how to recycle some of those other things in our life.

"Hairspray cans, batteries, expired antibiotics, old bedroom paint...

"Yes! There is a place for all these things and it’s not under your kitchen sink, basement, garage, or a random box in storage. I am so giving you the love right now for knowing to not throw it in the landfill or the ocean! And if you did throw it out, (there is still love for you too) but now you know there is a place for all this ‘other’ stuff we use.

"There is an amazing program through our Bureau of Sanitation called S.A.F.E Centers (solvents/ automotive/ flammables/ electronics) for residents and businesses. The drop off centers are located throughout Los Angeles from San Pedro to Sun Valley, including Glendale, Playa Del Rey & West Los Angles. They are open all weekend including a Friday or Monday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. You pull right up to the kindest hazmat suit I have ever encountered. The people are so nice and so happy to take your toxins! It’s really something special."

For more details and a list of hazardous recyclables go to lacity.org. For greening your wardrobe and other eco-friendly tips, visit California Rising.