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The US wants to cut food waste in half. We’re not even close.
The United States is nowhere near its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030, according to new analysis from the ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN2d
A year's worth of green waste, overnight. How Pasadena is clearing debris before the rain
Los Angeles, Pasadena and others are putting in extra work to make sure wildfire areas full of green waste debris get cleaned ...
Is the FBI raid in San Leandro tied to the charges of bribery and conspiracy in Oakland?
The allegations that have emerged in felony charges of bribery and conspiracy against ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three others may now cast the Thursday morning San Leandro raid in a new light.
Cigarette Butts Are A Hidden Threat To California’s Horn Sharks
In Southern California, the Marine Debris Tracker is providing insights into how waste affects species like the California ...
Scarborough plaza business owners frustrated by illegal garbage dumping
Business owners in a Scarborough plaza say they're frustrated with recurring piles of illegally dumped trash surrounding ...
City of Redding, local business owner weigh in on recent CA organic waste law
As Senate Bill 1383 is changing how organic waste is handled in California, we learned about how it's impacting the Redding ...
Opinion: California’s Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil Undermines Progress in Plastics Recycling
California, which prides itself on being a global leader in environmental innovation, should be championing advancements in ...
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How UC is phasing out single-use plastics
Changes are coming to vending machines, dining halls and bookstores near you. Check out UC's progress toward its zero waste ...
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from wildfires
California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers.
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The Slow Roll-Out of Mandatory Residential Organic Waste Recycling in New York City
New York City first began curbside residential organic waste pick-up in Queens and Brooklyn a few years before city-wide pick ...
How food waste apps can help the climate and save you money
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at how much money food waste apps can save you, and how much they cut emissions; check out some automatic window shades inspired by ...
As if LA officials don’t have enough on their plates, they have another problem: Arsonists
As devastating wildfires have destroyed huge swaths of Los Angeles County, incinerating homes and leaving at least 27 people ...