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Let’s Talk Textiles Webinar Follow-Up

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

RethinkWaste held a textiles webinar on February 15, 2023 featuring three expert presenters - Dr. Joanne Brasch, Dr. Connie Ulasewicz, and Shana McCraken. The three presenters shared textile recycling and mending projects and answered questions from the audience. This…

From You, with Love (for the Planet!)

Posted on December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Holiday season is here, and it’s time to celebrate those you love with gifts they’ll appreciate. What better way to show them you care for both them and the planet than with a gift free of excess packaging and…

What To Do with These 5 Tricky Items

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Many common household items can go into the recycle, compost, and garbage carts. But did you know that there are items that don’t belong in ANY of your three carts at home? Read below to learn what to do…

RethinkWaste Announces 2022 Poster Contest Winners

Posted on October 17, 2022October 21, 2022

RethinkWaste is very excited to announce the winners of its ninth annual poster contest, which was open to all 3rd through 5th graders attending schools in the RethinkWaste service area. This year’s poster theme was “Everyday Upcycling!”, where we…

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…

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