The State of Plastic Bans in the United States
March 5, 2026
State and local plastic bans are gradually changing how Americans shop, eat, and handle waste. Twelve states now ban single-use plastic bags, and seven have
Plant a Pollinator Garden To Support Butterflies, Bees, & Birds
March 3, 2026
It’s seed-ordering season. As you browse this year’s catalog, plan to help butterflies, bees, and birds keep our food system running. Plan your garden to
Mattress Recycling Council Celebrates 10 Years of Environmental Leadership at the California State Capitol – Waste Advantage Magazine
February 8, 2026
State leaders, environmental regulators, industry partners, and local officials gathered at the California State Capitol to celebrate the 10-year Source: Mattress Recycling Council Celebrates 10
How to Recycle Your American Flag
February 6, 2026
Editor’s Note: We received this intriguing question from a Scouting leader, how do you recycle a flag while respecting it appropriately. When an American flag
Martha Stewart Wants to Be Composted – and the Policy World Is Catching Up | BioCycle
January 29, 2026
Martha Stewart’s wish to be composted reflects growing cultural acceptance of human composting as more U.S. states legalize natural organic reduction. Source: Martha Stewart Wants
Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic
January 22, 2026
Black plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food… The post Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic appeared first on Earth911.
Recycling and Reuse Reform Bills Reach Capitol Hill
January 20, 2026
This past year has seen a frenetic push to enact federal environmental laws, fueled by a looming national target: 50% recycling by 2030; meanwhile, the
Worst in Show 2025: – iFixit
January 18, 2026
The Worst in Show winners prove that just because you can add tech doesn’t mean you should. Source: Worst in Show 2025: – iFixit
California posts initial recycling rates – Resource Recycling
January 16, 2026
Story has been updated to clarify beverage container recycling rates. California has published its first estimates of recycling rates for Source: California posts initial recycling
California packaging EPR rules delayed again
January 15, 2026
In the latest speed bump for implementing SB 54, CalRecycle withdrew proposed regulations from the Office of Administrative Law’s review. It plans revisions related to packaging