Ethics complaint filed in SB 54 back-and-forth
March 14, 2025
A formal ethics complaint has been lodged against Rachel Wagoner, formerly the director of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery who is now
Navigating next steps on EPR in California and beyond | Waste Dive
March 13, 2025
CalRecycle said it will revise the regulations and associated documents, and initiate a new formal rulemaking process, starting with a 45-day public comment period. Source:
Newsom sends California back to the drawing board on EPR implementation
March 13, 2025
Following public input, multiple revisions and a missed deadline to finalize SB 54 rules, one state Democrat called progress “significantly delayed.” Some environmental advocates say they would again consider a
2025 R Words: Restore
March 12, 2025
🌿 R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability 🌿 RESTORE! 🔄 Healing the planet starts with us. 🌺 Revive Your Community: Plant native gardens, add bee-friendly flowers, and
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico take hold
March 12, 2025
A monthlong delay on tariffs targeting U.S. border nations expired this week, meaning imports of nearly all goods, including recycled commodities, from Canada and Mexico
AWAC March 2025 Plant of the Month
March 11, 2025
🌱 March Plant of the Month: Snake Plant! 🌱 Looking for a low-water, shade-loving plant? Meet Sansevieria, aka Snake Plant! This tough beauty thrives in
2025 R Words: Repair
March 10, 2025
🌿 R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability 🌿 REPAIR! 🛠️✨ 🔧 Instead of tossing broken items, fix them! Borrow tools from neighbors,
2025 R Words: Refuse
March 8, 2025
🌿 R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability 🌿 REFUSE! 🚫 If you don’t truly need it, don’t buy it. It’s one of the easiest ways
2025 R Words: Rethink
March 6, 2025
🌿 R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability 🌿 RETHINK! 🔄 A little reflection can make a big impact. 🤔 Remember Your Why: Why did you buy it?
2025 R Words: Reuse
March 3, 2025
🌿 R Words of Zero Waste: A Path to Sustainability 🌿 REUSE! ♻️ Give what you have a second (or third!) life. 🔄 Reuse Before You Buy: Save money and