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Sacramento Launches New Recycling App
On Earth Day, Sacramento Launched the SacRecycle App, designed to provide quick access to recycling tips! Full story…(Posted by Syd Fong on Aug 26, 2019) -
Santa Barbara County Uses CalRecycle Grant Funds to Rebuild Roadway with Recycled Tires
In March 2018, CalRecycle awarded Santa Barbara county $158,241 in Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program funds to create a new retaining wall. Full story…(Posted by Syd Fong on Aug 8, 2019) -
Reusables--It's Our Bag, Baby!
CalRecycle's social committee, with the help of our zero waste team, recently hosted a reusable bag DIY during the lunch hour for everyone in our headquarters building, not just CalRecyclers. (Inclusivity is super-important, especially when it comes to saving the planet!) Full story…(Posted by TC Clark and Syd Fong on Jul 29, 2019) -
The Dark Side of Fluorescent Lights
Converting from CFLs to LED lights means I’m done with the 48-inch tubes and possibly the ballast as well. So, what are we supposed to do with those items? First of all, never throw them in the trash. Full story…(Posted by Syd Fong on Jul 18, 2019) -
Baseball Teams Make a Play for Less Waste
Recently, after attending a baseball game with the family, I noticed something: trash underneath the seats—a lot of it. Full story…(Posted by Syd Fong on Jun 20, 2019) -
Pack Your Bag, It's Farmers Market Day
We've been urging our colleagues to bring reusable bags to the farmers market to carry their produce rather than accept single-use bags from vendors. Full story…(Posted by Syd Fong on Jun 5, 2019)
