A state law that mandated diversion of organic waste from landfills is being blamed for exacerbating illegal dumping in remote desert areas.| Los Angeles Times
Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom scuttled the finalization of a landmark waste law, leading CalRecycle to propose new rules. Critics say the rules pander to industry by making broad exemptions.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week stymied implementation of landmark state environmental legislation that would have limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California.| Los Angeles Times
Gen Z has been heralded as being more invested in environmental issues. But a discussion with 'green' youths suggests the plastic habit may be hard to break.| Los Angeles Times
Ten years after California passed landmark legislation to reduce plastic bag use, the tonnage of discarded bags has skyrocketed. What happened?| Los Angeles Times