Turning plastic waste into plastic lumber isn’t recycling
Most of Amazon’s plastic packaging isn’t being recycled, and some might end up as material for plastic decking instead.
Recycling & compost
To reduce waste, conserve natural resources and address the mounting climate crisis, America needs more recycling and composting.
The Latest on Recycling & compost
A look back at what our unique network accomplished in 2023
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WashPIRG-backed bills to reduce plastic waste and make device repair easier advance in the legislature
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Truth in recycling
Products without packaging: How refill stores can help solve the plastics crisis
Reducing plastic waste in the states
Trash in America
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WashPIRG supports the RENEW Act
On January 18, 2022, the Washington Senate Committee on Environment, Energy and Technology held a public hearing for Senate Bill 5697, the "RENEW Act," to modernize our state's recycling system. WashPIRG's Advocate Nicole Walter submitted written testimony in support.
Bill introduced to modernize Washington’s recycling system
Senator Mona Das introduced the RENEW Recycling Act (SB 5697) on Wednesday January 5th, which would address problems with Washington's waste and recycling systems by holding packaging producers accountable for the waste they are creating. Representative Liz Berry plans to champion the bill in the House.
Here’s why part one of the EPA’s National Recycling Strategy doesn’t go far enough
Report examines America’s waste problem over past 3 years
Every year, the average American throws out nearly 1,800 pounds of trash. On Thursday, PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center, Frontier Group and Community Action Works released a new report, Trash in America: Moving from destructive consumption towards a zero-waste system. The report examines America’s waste problem and recommends 10 steps the United States should take to build a “zero waste” economy.
Channel your inner Woodsy Owl, the original zero-waste influencer
Celebrating my favorite government mascot’s 50th birthday by sharing the zero-waste tips I have made a part of my life.