California banned polystyrene. Has the plastic industry spooked the governor into silence?
SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic ...
San Diego reveals what it plans to charge homeowners for trash pickup — and how you could get a discount
Council members suggest the city may charge for full cost recovery starting immediately, citing the growing budget crisis ...
Current Climate: California Water Waste Was ‘Hydrologic Insanity’
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, massive water waste in California; beekeeping industry panics; GM’s Mark Reuss on EV sales and efficiency ...
The New NIMBY Battle Over the Waste From the L.A. Fires
Federal and state officials say the temporary sites for processing hazardous waste pose no threat, but residents are worried ...
Killing H5N1 in Waste Milk — An Alternative To Pasteurization
UC Davis researchers have found that acidification can kill H5N1 in waste milk, providing dairy farmers an affordable, ...
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San Diegans could soon be paying more than $50 a month on trash services
More than 200,000 San Diego homeowners may soon have a new monthly payment: $53 per month for a 90-gallon trash can to be emptied by the city.
Scorched debris and toxic waste: Inside one of the nation’s largest wildfire recovery responses
Many Los Angeles residents stricken by loss from the Eaton and Palisades fires are eager to transition to a new phase of ...
California’s Rash Plastic Lawsuit Is Anti-Growth And Anti-Environment
The California AG's plastic lawsuit harms consumers, discourages growth & innovation, and obstructs the creative process ...
Seattle-area company with climate friendly ‘mechanical cows’ for digesting waste is acquired
Chomp, a company building devices that turn food waste into fuel and fertilizer, was acquired by Martin Energy Group.
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EPA pauses hazardous waste removal as rain pelts SoCal
As rain pelts much of Southern California, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it has paused hazardous ...
San Diego residents face end of free trash pickup, new monthly fees
San Diego homeowners face new monthly trash collection fees up to $53, ending a century of free service after voters approved an undetermined amount in 2022.
Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Conference under fire amid spending concerns
The conference is focused on waste prevention, circular solutions and climate. Metro Vancouver says it will cost $360,000, not including staff hours.