Today is National Guacamole Day. Now, I know it’s basically a sin to waste guacamole, but sometimes it’s hard to eat it all before it turns brown. Some folks swear by laying down a thin layer of plastic cling wrap over a bowl of guacamole to prevent it from browning, but that’s not the most sustainable option and creates unnecessary waste. Reduce your food waste by learning how to store avocados and preserve guacamole so it doesn’t turn an unappetizing shade of brown before you can get back to it. Full story…

What kind of waste is a video game console? E-waste! An easy way to think of e-waste is an item (or an accessory to the item) that has a battery or a power cord. Don’t forget to use the waste hierarchy: reduce, then reuse, then recycle. Full story…

Today is Teddy Bear Day. Give your gently used bears and toys a second life by donating them to a worthy organization. Full story…

When CalRecycle staffers met up for the recent annual summer picnics, it was not all about the food and fun. Bragging rights were also up for grab between the Sacramento and Southern California employees. Full story…

CalRecycle offers free Recycling Starter Kits to schools to help kick-start successful recycling programs on campus. Full story…

In June, Food Forward, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit specializing in rescuing fresh surplus produce and distributing it to local charities, officially opened a new 6,000-square-foot warehouse. The warehouse was funded with the help of a $500,000 grant from CalRecycle’s Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Program. Full story…