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Governor Newsom Signs RethinkWaste Co-Sponsored Bills!

Posted on September 16, 2022September 19, 2022

Today, Governor Newsom signed a sweeping package of climate measures into law, including all three of RethinkWaste’s co-sponsored bills from the 2021-2022 legislation session. The three bills are: AB 1985 by Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) – Organic waste: recovered…

Rethink Picnic Waste

Posted on August 31, 2022August 31, 2022

When we reflect back to one of our favorite pastime activities during the height of the pandemic, outdoor picnics were among one of our favorites. We hope this guide will help introduce a more sustainable way to picnic by…

Tips & Tricks to Reduce Food Waste

Posted on July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Californians throw away nearly 6 million tons of food scraps or food waste each year, which ends up being about 18 percent of all the material that goes to landfills (CalRecycle)! Methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to…

Rethinker Spotlight Webinar Follow-Up

Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

RethinkWaste held a Rethinker Spotlight Webinar on June 29, 2022 featuring local artist, Harriete Estel Berman. Harriete shared in-depth details about her art, the materials she uses, and the messaging behind the art pieces, followed by a discussion where…

Clean Your Home without Toxic Chemicals

Posted on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Dust, mold, stains, and dirt are inevitable in any household. Environmentally friendly cleaners not only tackle these common household issues, but can also lower waste production. Switching from toxic chemicals to environmentally friendly cleaners can eliminate hazardous waste-related accidents…

RethinkWaste Announces 2022 Trash to Art Winners!

Posted on April 25, 2022May 3, 2022

RethinkWaste is excited to announce the winners of its tenth annual “Trash to Art” Contest, which was open to all 3rd through 5th grade students in the RethinkWaste service area. The contest challenged students to build a piece of…

Why We Celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 19, 2022June 6, 2022

As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, and Earth Month as a whole this month, let’s take a moment to learn about how this massive political and environmental movement began. Earth Day is a celebration of…

Celebrating Women Environmental Changemakers

Posted on March 8, 2022March 8, 2022

When it comes to environmental activism and innovation, change can feel like a daunting obstacle to overcome. Human-induced climate change is already starting to impact populations across the world in different ways, disproportionately affecting women and people of color.…

Batteries Continue to Light Up Recycling Facilities

Posted on February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Have you ever noticed that batteries are in many common items in our lives? Our phones, that birthday card that plays a song, the light up pen we got for free, or that cordless vacuum. These everyday items around…

Can Plastic Bags Be Recycled?

Posted on January 12, 2022February 2, 2022

A common question that we receive from residents in the RethinkWaste service area is, can plastic bags be recycled? Well, the question and answer are a bit more complicated than it appears. Unfortunately, plastic bags are not accepted in…

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