California's truth in labeling law reserves the recycling sign only for products and packaging that can truly be recycled. Yet CalRecycle greenlit the label for milk and juice cartons which are tough to recycle.| Los Angeles Times
Waste experts across Southern California believe we'll figure out how to deal with trash by 2050 — by going back to basics and reducing and reusing what we buy.| Los Angeles Times
By Bill Walker Last year California shipped more than 156 million pounds of plastic waste to poor countries, with almost three-fourths sent to Mexico and another 44 million pounds sent to developing nations in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. That’s the reality behind the blue recycling bins Californians fill with plastic waste for curbside pickup. We may think we’re recycling, but we’re really sending much of our waste out of sight, out of mind.| The New Lede
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
More than two dozen lawmakers signed a letter urging the governor and CalRecycle to toss regulations drafted to implement landmark plastic legislation they say ignores the law.| Los Angeles Times
Plastic pollutes oceans, food, your body. Yet nations are divided over a global treaty. Why all eyes are on talks for a U.N.-led accord to cut plastic waste.| Los Angeles Times
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta claims Exxon Mobil and other corporations have perpetuated the 'myth' that recycling will solve the plastics crisis.| Los Angeles Times
Exxon Mobil has touted 'advanced recycling' as a groundbreaking technology that will turn the tide in the plastic crisis. California says it's a lie.| 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
California's plastic bag ban aimed to reduce waste and increase recycling, but it hasn't worked out as planned. What went wrong?| Los Angeles Times
