Californians Against Waste

Time 2020-09-20 20:03:40

Web Name: Californians Against Waste

WebSite: http://www.cawrecycles.org

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Californians Against Waste California's recycling and waste reduction advocates,specializing in plastic pollution,hazardous waste, recycling innovations,composting and a healthier environment.      .Featured NewsCalifornia Must Lead on Cutting Down Plastic WasteWe can do something about it. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Switching from plastic containers to more aluminum means easier recycling with fewer environmental costs. Recycling is good, but our first goal should be reducing our plastic gluttony.Read more here...Waste and single-use plastic during the coronavirus crisis Here at CAW, we remain committed to reducing single-use plastics and packaging, promoting better composting and recyclability, and improving our municipal waste systems. But the pandemic is changing many routine parts of our lives. You may have questions about how to keep reusable items safe from virus contamination, or you may have noticed changes at grocery stores, coffee shops, and food deliveries when it comes to reusable items. What you can do: First, we urge you to take whatever personal actions are necessary to stay safe and sanitary, even if it results in a temporary increase in waste. Second, be gentle with yourself and your family as we all learn to navigate new concerns about what we eat, drink and bring into our homes. Third, pay attention to changing guidelines about disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. What we know: There is much conflicting information about how long coronavirus lives on surfaces, including plastic, stainless steel, cardboard, and fabric, but it’s clear that soap and water, as well as disinfectants, are important components of any safety plan for reused and frequently touched items. Single use disposables such as takeout containers, food packaging, and single use grocery bags should be treated with just as much caution as reusable items when it comes to washing and disinfecting them. As scientists learn more about coronavirus transmission and lifespan, we will learn more about how we can reduce waste while protecting ourselves. What’s going on with reusable bags in the time of COVID?California has the opportunity to take comprehensive action reduce single-use packaging and productsTwo major efforts are being undertaken in California to reduce the proliferation of single-use packaging and productsCall your state legislators and urge them to vote YES on SB 54/AB 1080Sign the petition to bring the fight against plastic pollution to the statewide ballot2019-2020 LegislationLearn about current legislation making its way through the California Legislature. Learn More →Reducing Food WasteLearn about the initiatives sparking change in food waste policy throughout California for the better.Learn More →Bring Back the Milkman!A lot of things were downright bad back in the day but our consumption habits were better. That we would use something for mere minutes and then throw that object away where it could linger in the environment indefinitely was anathema.This latest short film hearkens back to a time before convenience culture, to when re-use was the norm. Night of the Living PlasticsCalifornians Against Waste is proud to announce its worldwide premiere of Night of the Living Plastics, a playful short film aimed spreading awareness of our scary plastic waste reality.Please share with your family, friends, and any one else on the fence about waste reduction. Californians Against Waste is one of the oldest and most accomplished environmental advocacy organizations in the country and successfully introduces and passes important recycling and environmental legislation every year. Please consider a donation in support of this work and explore this website to learn more about CAW's achievementssince it was founded in 1977.

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Californians Against Waste is a non-profit that works to reduce pollution, reduce waste, increase recycling, and protect our environment. We work on plastic, recycling, oil, glass, landfill waste, chemicals, mattresses, and whole host of other issues.

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