"Styrofoam coffee cups, plates, clamshell takeout containers and other food service items made with expanded polystyrene plastic can still be found in restaurants and on store shelves, despite a ban that went into effect on Jan. 1." @susrust for @latimes https://t.co/R1AV3yrZTO

SB 343 (@BenAllenCA , 2021) is changing markets and will make it more transparent to consumers what is actually recyclable. CAW is proud to have cosponsored this 2021 legislation with @NSACTION_US . Read the article here: https://t.co/y1UxWXl39i

As a member of @ReusableSf Reusable Alameda, and Reusable Santa Clara, CAW helped kick off night 1 of The Plastic Inside of Us: See the Scary Truth. join us for the next one! SF - Mon, Oct 27 ( https://t.co/SwaU6LIWzh) Oakland - Wed, Oct 29 ( https://t.co/EDpYj67ls1 )

Several years ago, my office launched an investigation into the plastic bag industry over reports that, despite manufacturers’ claims, plastic bags are not actually recyclable in CA.  This investigation has uncovered years of environmental harm, corporate avoidance, and systemic

We need to protect Californians from microplastics that pollute our bodies, air, and water. This fight isn't over. Check out the full story in the link in our bio. #caleg #ab823 @asmtasha @cleanh2oaction @BCPPartners @5gyres

Farmers, winegrape growers, and community composters will be able to compost more onsite, thanks to Senator McNerney! Check out the press release linked in our bio. @SenMcNerney @CAWG_GROWERS

AB 823 (Boerner) was vetoed by the Governor tonight. Our response to his veto is below. Thank you @asmtasha for your leadership in the fight against microplastic pollution.

SB 279 (McNerney) has been signed into law! Thank you @SenMcNerney for your leadership and support of composters everywhere ! #caleg #sb279 #healthysoils #healthysoilshealthyplantshealthypeople

🤢Microplastics are in our oceans, our food, and our bodies. 🤢 California can lead the nation in ending this pollution. Tell @CAgovernor to sign AB 823 & ban toxic plastic microbeads and glitter from personal care and cleaning products. 🌎 Take action now — link in bio!#caleg

🔥BAN DISPOSABLE VAPES NOW!🔥 October 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week. Do your part in preventing fires caused by disposable vapes by telling your legislator to support AB 762!

In the wake of another massive hit to CA's PET processing and reclaiming capacity, recyclers are calling on legislation to boost and calibrate postconsumer rPET markets within the state. Read more, incl. Executive Director Mark Murray's thoughts, here: https://t.co/JbvFLCv2Ir

Well said, Andria Ventura @cleanh2oaction ! CA has the opportunity to lead with some plain common sense. @CAgovernor can sign AB 823, authored by @asmtasha, and prevent unnecessary plastic pollution from entering our drinking water and our bodies. https://t.co/Sd3sK26sJl

California Environmental Groups Decry Worst Legislative Year in Memory - @DavisVanguard #caleg https://t.co/JMTORL7irx

Want your clothes clean without the toxic #microplastics? Tell @GavinNewsom to support #AB823 https://t.co/XCA5dc4tx0 @5gyres @cleanh2oaction @cawrecycles

Great news! SB 279 by @SenMcNerney has passed the Assembly! One more vote before it heads to @CAgovernor 's desk. 🌱 Thank you @AsmSoria and @SenMcNerney! #compost #composting #climate #agriculture #caleg

The safeguards of a 47 year old dump in San Mateo County are failing and solutions are costly. https://t.co/D6T2u8kdBh

BREAKING NEWS! #AB823 (@asmtasha) passed the legislature! WE NEED YOUR HELP to push @cagovernor to sign this first-in-the-nation ban on microplastics in cleaning products & leave on personal care products! Take action: https://t.co/rnpjnYgqjC #caleg #microplastics #camustlead

RethinkWaste’s Board Chair and Executive Director wrote an opinion piece for today’s San Mateo Daily Journal calling on CA lawmakers to support funding that will reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and cut greenhouse gases. Full article at: https://t.co/RNCEqb7w5F

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we celebrated our 48th year of recycling and waste reduction achievements at our annual Birthday Bash! We want to give a special thanks to our Waste Reduction Champions Assemblywoman Schiavo and Senator Padilla, and to all of our sponsors.

Our planet and our health can't afford to blow this opportunity. @CAgovernor, #CAMustLead to tackle the plastic pollution crisis! https://t.co/A2VJ013skl

Did you get to see our Policy Associate, Erica Parker, present today at @CRRAcal ? She gave a great presentation about Navigating the Community Compost Policy Landscape during the Community Composting Futures Panel - we are so proud of you!