How Plant-based Diets Directly Impact Climate Change
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January 24, 2022
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Learn more about what type of items are recyclable curbside or at a local drop-off center and how to properly prepare material for recycling.
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We curate the latest, relevant articles about recycling to share with you.
Canadian officials force Keurig to change recycling instructions
Keurig Canada will pay millions of dollars in penalties and alter its coffee pod recyclability claims, as part of a legal settlement with Canadian regulators. Read More…
January 16, 2022
Quiz #87: Food Carbon Footprint Challenge
A few simple mental habits such as knowing how to quickly pick the foods with… Read More…
January 13, 2022
Plastics, Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect In Palm Springs | Palm Desert, CA Patch
To help businesses comply, the city is offering sustainability scholarships. Source: Plastics, Styrofoam Ban Takes Effect In Palm Springs | Palm Desert, CA Patch
January 8, 2022
Greenpeace and Walmart continue renewed legal battle
A lawsuit alleging Walmart deceives customers about recyclability of its packaging has been reopened. Attorneys for Greenpeace expect their complaint, which was previously dismissed by a federal judge, will be allowed to move forward in its amended form. Read More…
December 30, 2021
New California compost law aims to keep food out of trash – Los Angeles Times
Those banana peels, pizza boxes and coffee grounds you throw away? Starting Jan. 1, local government will need to start composting them, in part to reduce greenhouse gases. Source: New California compost law aims to keep food out of trash
December 23, 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.
Board Agendas
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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