#152andYou Litter Challenge

#152andYou Litter Challenge

Want to help create a litter-free community? Take the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) 152andYou Challenge! Last week, we shared results from the KAB 2020 National Litter Study. In response to the study, KAB is challenging each person to pick up 152 pieces of litter each....
Simple ways to beat plastic pollution

Simple ways to beat plastic pollution

While we might enjoy the convenience of plastic bags, disposable water bottles, and all the inventions made with plastic, the sad fact is that plastic waste is filling our landfills, creating problems for wildlife, and polluting our planet. According to the U.S....
Reasons to recycle

Reasons to recycle

We all have a few family members or friends who still resist recycling. Need a quick list of reasons to help persuade them to get started? • Recycling creates jobs, leading to a healthy economy. A recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report determined...
California Addresses Organic Wastes

California Addresses Organic Wastes

California Senate Bill (SB) 1383, which was signed into law in 2016, establishes a goal of reducing the volume of organic waste disposed in California landfills by 75% by 2025. Organics include yard and landscaping debris, wood, lumber, food, foodsoiled paper,...