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
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
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
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
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a first-of-a-kind lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, accusing the oil giant of deceiving the public about plastic recycling.| Los Angeles Times
Environmental groups are divided over a bill aimed at restricting single-use plastics that doesn't go as far as a measure likely headed to the California ballot.| Los Angeles Times
Environmentalists and industry are at odds over a November ballot initiative that would reduce single-use plastics and polystyrene food containers.| Los Angeles Times
