Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Methane Emissions Reduction (SB 1383) CalRecycle has recently published additional resources to non-local entities, including schools, with SB 1383 compliance. CLICK HERE to view tips and tools for non-local entity compliance. Effective on January 1, 2022 , schools and local education agencies will be required...
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Adapting to ever changing times, TerraCycle and Anheuser-Busch have partnered together to promote the recycling of personal protective equipment or PPE as it is commonly known. In 2020, Johns Hopkins University estimated that 45 million masks were worn each day as a result from COVID 19. Unfortunately, our very own...
Random fact: Did you know that Americans roughly use 500 million disposal straws each day? Additionally, plastic straws are one of the top items found during litter clean-ups. Seeking to cut down on the amount of straws from entering our oceans, The Coral Keepers designated the fourth Friday in February...
The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) program combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and keep unnecessary waste out of landfills. The program provides attractive loans , technical assistance , and free product marketing to local businesses that use materials from the waste...
With an attempt to bolster California’s dwindling recycle program, the state’s recycling commission recently offered 19 policy recommendations which would encourage Californians to become better educated with recycling, while aiming to reach the goal of consistently streamlining unwanted waste out of landfills. Going as far back as 1989, California legislation...
We all look forward to the little time in the afternoon when we can find a quiet spot, sit down, and enjoy our lunch free from the distractions of the typical working day. Although life does move fast for us, unfortunately the choices we make for lunch typically follow the...
The combination of spring’s arrival and the community beginning to open up a little with eased COVID restrictions may inspire you to do some spring cleaning. The County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCCs) have remained open through COVID and continue to accept household hazardous waste, including such products and...
Compost Awareness What is composting? Below are some helpful links to help explain what composting is all about: Live Brighter Blog, What is composting? UCCE Master Gardener, Composting brochure Composting makes the world a better place Compost for kids Decompose Why is composting important? Check out The Compost Story, as...