Tag Archives: Reducing Waste

Warm Up With Recycled Plastics

We’re always excited to learn about people, companies and organizations working together to find new and innovative ways to use recycled plastics.

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Recycling Solutions at the Beach

We’ve all seen litter on the beach. Where does it come from? A recent study by Coastkeeper Orange County tells the frustrating story – most of the trash that ends up on the beach is actually left behind by visitors or dumped there, rather than coming from inland sources.

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Multi-agency Partnerships Help Clean Up California’s Highways

The following is a guest post by Collin Jones, Legislative Director, California Department of Transportation District 5.

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South Lake Tahoe launches bag recycling education program

On Saturday, April 17th, dozens attended the South Lake Tahoe, CA Earth Day celebration at the local community college. In the spirit of the event, Sustainability Commissioner Tom Wendell transported a recycle bin to the event on his bike trailer!

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Don’t let plastic myths “fool” you

There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to plastic, especially plastic bags. On this April Fool’s Day, let’s examine myths that can fool you.

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