Norway Tops in EV Adoption: What Can US Learn From Them?
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September 11, 2021
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‘A combination of failures:’ why 3.6m pounds of nuclear waste is buried on a popular California beach | Nuclear waste | The Guardian
The San Onofre nuclear power plant shut down years ago – but residents and experts worry what will happen with the waste left behind Source: ‘A combination of failures:’ why 3.6m pounds of nuclear waste is buried on a popular
September 10, 2021
We Earthlings: For Every Million Cellphones Recycled
It’s important to recycle electronics to ensure that toxic materials are properly disposed of and… Read More…
September 9, 2021
Broke Is the New Green
Planet-friendly products are getting easier to find, but they’re still too expensive for most people… Read More…
September 8, 2021
Electric Composters: Sustainability Win or Another Unnecessary Appliance?
As more people start composting to reduce food waste, some companies see a business opportunity…. Read More…
September 6, 2021
Is your city composting your banana peel yet? It has to do so by 2022, says California law
SB 1383 aims to reduce organic waste disposal 75% by 2025. It requires that by January 2022, all cities and counties in California need to establish a plan to compost the organic waste going into trash cans. Source: Is your
August 26, 2021
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High Desert Area Recycling Programs
The Mojave Desert and Mountain Recycling Authority is a joint powers authority organized under California Government Code Section 6500. Comprised of nine members, we share the authority to plan and implement recycling, composting, reuse and zero waste programs in the High Desert area.
The Authority is comprised of representatives from Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Needles, San Bernardino County, Twentynine Palms, Victorville and Yucca Valley.
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The Authority board meetings are held quarterly on the second Thursday of February, May, August and November. You can download agendas from our most recent meetings below. Learn more about the Authority here.
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