• Single-Use Straws Suck

    If you just enjoy slurping, want to keep your lipstick neat, have sensitive teeth, or are concerned about keeping oceans free of plastic waste, here are reusable alternatives to single-use straws that are a lot more planet-friendly. Full story…
    (Posted by TC Clark on May 16, 2019)

  • What's Even Better Than Recycling? Refurbishing

    We all know the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but we sometimes forget those three Rs are listed by priority. Used electronics are problematic and costly to manage and recycle, so it’s critical to consider more sustainable options. Here are a few. Full story…
    (Posted by Jim Madden, CalRecycle on May 13, 2019)

  • CalRecycle Newbie Maneuvers the Learning Curve

    Here are some CalRecycle links that I think that are helpful not only for someone in my position but really for any Californian who may be concerned about our environment. Full story…
    (Posted by Syd Fong on May 9, 2019)

  • Environmental Justice: Inclusive Decision-Making

    Last month I traveled to Lamont to present to community members about CalRecycle’s Environmental Justice Program, SB 1383 regulations and the estimated 50 to 100 new large-scale organic waste facilities that will be built in the state as a result, and how to participate in the formal rulemaking process. Full story…
    (Posted by Ciaran Gallagher, CalRecycle Capital Fellow on May 6, 2019)

  • Video: Camp Fire Debris Cleanup

    CalRecycle has been tasked with managing debris removal for more 10,000 parcels in Butte County; so far, 1,785 properties have been cleared. This video gives an up-close look at the ongoing cleanup process. Full story…
    (Posted by Syd Fong on May 2, 2019)

  • Calculating and Measuring Recycling and Disposal in California

    If you’ve ever wondered how CalRecycle measures and calculates recycling in the state, this is the article for you. Full story…
    (Posted by Christina Files on Apr 29, 2019)