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Plastic bag drop-off resource is taken off-line

Plastic bag drop-off resource is taken off-line The longest-running comprehensive guide to public drop-off sites accepting plastic film has been taken down, leaving a gap in consumer-facing recycling information for bags and other flexible packaging. Continue Reading→ The post Plastic bag drop-off resource is taken off-line appeared first on Resource Recycling News.

Read more at https://resource-recycling.com/recycling/2023/12/04/plastic-bag-drop-off-resource-is-taken-off-line/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=plastic-bag-drop-off-resource-is-taken-off-line

Packaging innovation by online grocery and meal-kit companies focuses on reduction and reuse | Packaging Dive

With takeback systems and seasonal packaging based on algorithms, companies such as HelloFresh and Misfits Market are working toward using less material in their deliveries. Source: Packaging innovation by online grocery and meal-kit companies focuses on reduction and reuse | Packaging Dive

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/packaging-innovation-by-online-grocery-and-meal-kit-companies-focuses-on-reduction-and-reuse-packaging-dive/

🎁✨ Ready to get crafty with those paper bags you’ve been saving? 🛍️ Give your gifts a monotone vibe by wrapping them up or unleash your artistic side and decorate with pens or paint for a personal touch. Feeling extra creative? You can even whip up ribbons and bows from those bags with a little effort. 🎨📦 And, don’t forget about other cool alternatives like newspapers, magazines, or even the kiddos’ artwork! 💡💰 Let’s save money, add a personal touch, and REUSE what we’ve got. Happy wrapping! 🌟

Plastic bag drop-off guide is taken off-line

The longest-running comprehensive guide to public drop-off sites accepting plastic film has been taken down, leaving a gap in consumer-facing recycling information for bags and other flexible packaging.Continue Reading→ Source: Plastic bag drop-off guide is taken off-line

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/plastic-bag-drop-off-guide-is-taken-off-line/

🌟🎁 Pro Tip for the Holidays: Transform old Christmas cards into adorable gift tags! ♻️✨ Save on buying new ones and give those cards a second life before they head to the recycling bin. Let’s embrace the spirit of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! 🌿💚

♻️ Let’s give those holiday feasts a sustainable twist! 🍽️ 🔄 Did you know that the aluminum trays from our festive food spreads are totally recyclable? Just make sure they are clean of any food debris and dry before placing in your recycling cart. ♻️✨
For more on recycling in our High Desert and Mountain communities, check out our website: https://urecycle.org.

🚨Broken string or ‘twinkle’ lights aren’t recyclable – they’re what we call ‘tanglers.’ 🌟🚫 Please toss them in the garbage instead of the recycling bin. These lights can jam sorting machines at recycling facilities, posing a danger to workers. Let’s keep our recycling process smooth and safe for everyone! ♻️

US recycling rates have stagnated. Can collaborative packaging solutions turn them around?

Speakers from consumer brands like Coca-Cola and recyclers like Rumpke discussed how to send more recyclables to MRFs at the Packaging Recycling Summit.

Read more at https://www.wastedive.com/news/recycling-rate-stagnant-collaboration-brands-packaging-manufacturers/700158/

The Right to Repair is Crucial to E-Waste Reductions

In an era defined by rapid technological development, the exponential growth of electronic devices creates… The post The Right to Repair is Crucial to E-Waste Reductions appeared first on Earth911.

Read more at https://earth911.com/business-policy/the-right-to-repair-is-crucial-to-e-waste-reductions/

✉️ Did you know that over 2.6 billion Christmas cards are sold annually in the U.S., enough to fill a football field 10 stories high!😲 Imagine the impact if we each sent one card less – that’s 50,000 cubic yards of paper saved! 🌳💙 Let’s rethink our holiday traditions and consider spreading joy via email this year! 📧✨

Recycling Mystery: Garden Hoses - Earth911

Have an old garden hose with too many leaks? This recycling mystery investigates what to do with an old garden hose that’s seen better days. Source: Recycling Mystery: Garden Hoses – Earth911

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/recycling-mystery-garden-hoses-earth911/

With the holiday season upon us, here are 3 easy tips to keep that food waste in check and make your feasts eco-friendly! 🌍🍲
1) Plan those meals! Plan it out and stick to the list when you hit the grocery store. No impulse buying allowed! Your wallet and the planet will thank you.
2) BYO-Container party! Hosting a party? Ask your guests to bring their own leftover containers. It’s a win-win – less waste, and they get to take home a delicious doggy bag!
3️) Leftovers remix! Get creative with those leftovers. Turn that turkey into tacos or those mashed potatoes into patties! Your taste buds will thank you, and you’ll be the kitchen superhero.
Let’s make this holiday season a feast for the soul AND the planet! 🌟

PFAS Contaminants: Where They Came From, Why They Persist & What We Can Do

The chemical group referred to as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) — more popularly called… The post PFAS Contaminants: Where They Came From, Why They Persist & What We Can Do appeared first on Earth911.

Read more at https://earth911.com/business-policy/pfas-contaminant-explainer/

🌟✨ This Small Business Saturday (tomorrow, Nov 25), let’s harness the power of shopping local! By choosing local, you reduce your carbon footprint, promote sustainable practices, and contribute to the heartbeat of our neighborhoods. 🏡🌿

Let’s make a difference this holiday season – shop small, shop local, and watch our High Desert and Mountain communities thrive! 🌟🎁

More Than 10 Million Mattresses Recycled in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,– More than 10 million mattresses have been recycled in California since the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) launched the Bye Bye Mattress program in the state. If laid end-to-end, that is enough mattresses to stretch f

Read more at https://www.waste360.com/recycling/more-10-million-mattresses-recycled-california

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your commitment to REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE to protect our unique ecosystem and keep it thriving for generations to come!
To learn more about recycling and what materials are accepted locally, visit our website at urecycle.org.

Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t pour oil down the drain—that can clog your pipes and City sewer lines! After the feast, drop off your used cooking oil at the nearest Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Find your local collection facility here: https://sbcfire.org/collectionfacilities
Be sure to call first to verify operating hours.

Don’t let scrumptious holiday food go to waste! Ask your guests to bring leftover containers so they can take home your delicious food and reduce the amount of food waste you create.

For more recycling tips, visit our website: www.urecycle.org

🌵💧 Did you know that zeroscaping and opting for low-water plants like this Spanish Dagger shrub not only enhance the landscape, but also play a crucial role in conserving water in our arid region? Let’s make our yards both stunning and eco-friendly! 🏡 For more information about low-water landscaping in the Mojave High Desert and Mountain areas, visit https://www.mojavewater.org/conservation/landscaping-resources/

Candy and snack wrappers are not recyclable. They can get stuck in machinery or fall through the sorting line. Please help us keep our High Desert and Mountain communities litter-free by making sure plastic or foil-lined wrappers end up securely in your garbage cart or barrel.
To learn about what materials are recyclable in our communities, visit www.urecycle.org.

QR Codes on Packaging to Help Answer Recycling Questions

A QR code on a product’s package may be a new way to answer the common question, “Can I recycle this?”

Read more at https://www.waste360.com/recycling/qr-codes-packaging-help-answer-recycling-questions

Ditch the disposables and go plastic free this Thanksgiving with reusable plates, silverware, and cloth napkins. Pull out grandma’s china and silver and your Thanksgiving table will be both beautiful AND sustainable.

For more recycling tips, visit our website: www.urecycle.org

In federal briefing, Apple supports national repair law

Apple supports the concept of federal right-to-repair legislation, and it will voluntarily extend the requirements of California’s new repair law to the rest of the U.S., Apple’s repair boss said Tuesday. Continue Reading→ Source: In federal briefing, Apple supports national repair law

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/in-federal-briefing-apple-supports-national-repair-law/

Gearing up for holiday meals? Remember that making a list before you go to the store is a proven way to reduce food waste. Make a realistic list and stick to it! Reducing food waste is good for the environment and your wallet!
For more recycling tips, visit our website: www.urecycle.org

California's new 'right to repair' law is embraced by recyclers - Los Angeles Times

The new ‘right to repair’ law could slow down the dumping of e-waste into our landfills and save customers and recycling firms millions of dollars. Source: California’s new ‘right to repair’ law is embraced by recyclers – Los Angeles Times

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/californias-new-right-to-repair-law-is-embraced-by-recyclers-los-angeles-times/

Opinion | Why California shouldn't pause its organic waste law

The calls to pause a California law aimed at reducing organic waste in landfills downplay the importance of reducing methane emissions. Source: Opinion | Why California shouldn’t pause its organic waste law

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/opinion-why-california-shouldnt-pause-its-organic-waste-law/

Paper recyclables are more than just… well, paper. Recyclable paper products include such items as egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, paperboard, and cardboard boxes, magazines, junk mail and… you guessed it: pieces of paper!
For more recycling tips in the High Desert area, visit our website at: www.urecycle.org

Another great reason to recycle paper: it saves energy. Making recycled paper instead of new paper uses 64% less energy and uses 58% less water.
Learn more about recycling in our High Desert and Mountain communities by visiting our website at: https://urecycle.org.

About 200 million pounds of turkey meat are thrown out over the Thanksgiving holiday week each year. We can do better! To avoid food waste this holiday season, try the Guest-imator, a free online dinner party calculator that estimates how much food you need to keep your guests fed and happy. Try it here: https://savethefood.com/guestimator

Getting the right recyclable material into your curbside bin starts by collecting it inside your home. It doesn’t matter what container you use, even a cardboard box will work. The easier you make it for your household to collect recycling, the more likely they are to use it.
Learn more about recycling in our High Desert and Mountain communities by visiting our website at: https://urecycle.org.

Gov. Newsom signs law to expand California’s bottle bill program

Supporters say the new payment structure will better reflect short-term commodity market fluctuations. The law also expands coverage to millions of 100% fruit and vegetable juice containers.

Read more at https://www.wastedive.com/news/california-newsom-container-redemption-calrecycle-cri/696662/

Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy each year for Halloween. That’s a lot of sweets, and a lot of wrappers! Please help us keep our High Desert and Mountain communities litter-free by making sure all your candy wrappers end up securely in your garbage cart or barrel.

California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on franchise agreements, SB 54 updates | Waste Dive

Newsom also vetoed a plastic gift card ban and several bills related to packaging. He has yet to take action on a bottle bill update. Source: California Gov. Newsom vetoes bills on franchise agreements, SB 54 updates | Waste Dive

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/california-gov-newsom-vetoes-bills-on-franchise-agreements-sb-54-updates-waste-dive/

Don’t forget your reusable trick-or-treat bag this Halloween! A basket, a shopping bag, or a pillowcase will work great for all that candy. 🎃

6 Tips To Get Your Kids to Recycle

Blogger Donna DeForbes shares some new tips on how to get kids to recycle, from turning a stuffed animal into a recycling mascot to playing online games. The post 6 Tips To Get Your Kids to Recycle appeared first on Earth911.

Read more at https://earth911.com/home-garden/6-tips-for-introducing-your-kids-to-recycling/

Yes! Rigid, bulky polypropylene plastics such as crates, bins, and buckets are recyclable in the High Desert area. If the item doesn’t fit easily in your recycling cart, it may require a special bulky item pick-up from your hauler.
Learn more about what material is recyclable in our communities by visiting: https://urecycle.org/can-i-recycle-this

Wondering if your fellow Californian’s are recycling? The answer is YES! In 2022 alone, Californian’s recycled 19.6 billion (yes, that’s billion with a “B”) beverage containers. That’s more than 400 containers a person.

What To Do With Autumn Leaves

Ah, fall. Back to school, sweater weather, and warm drinks. Those brightly colored leaves are… The post What To Do With Autumn Leaves appeared first on Earth911.

Read more at https://earth911.com/home-garden/what-to-do-with-autumn-leaves/

That pumpkin can be used for more than just a spooky face!

Use the Pumpkin flesh for cooking: puree, butter, chutney, chunks for soups, stews, or risotto. Pumpkin spice lattes, anyone? Lots of possibilities!
Roast those seeds! Just clean and dry them, add a dash of oil or butter, season to your liking, and roast at 375 degrees for 15-30 minutes.
In the City of Barstow or Town of Apple Valley you can put your used pumpkins in your organics cart (bagged with your other food scraps) to be composted.
Plant them whole in your backyard so they can compost in your garden. You may get your own pumpkin vines growing next year.
Donate to a local animal sanctuary or farm for feed.

Tomra says convenience remains recycling priority - Recycling Today

Recycling Today Source: Tomra says convenience remains recycling priority – Recycling Today

Read more at https://urecycle.org/blog/tomra-says-convenience-remains-recycling-priority-recycling-today/