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Plastic-Free July Solutions Salon: Short Films & Discussion with Beth Terry, 7/7/16

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Plastic-Free July Solutions Salon: Short Films & Discussion with Beth Terry, 7/7/16
Led by plastic-free activist and author Beth Terry, Ecology Center, Transition Berkeley, and the BFUU Social Justice Committee present an evening of short films and plastic-free ideas to inspire your zero waste efforts! Join us to view an assortment of short films about plastic pollution and consumption, share our triumphs and challenges around reducing plastic… Read more »

Recycling Update Brings 25 Speakers on Zero Waste to Berkeley on 3/17/15

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Recycling Update Brings 25 Speakers on Zero Waste to Berkeley on 3/17/15
On Tuesday March 17, Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) proudly celebrates the 20th annual Recycling Update event, co-sponsored by the Ecology Center. The event of the year for all things Zero Waste, the day features over 25 local, national and international industry experts speaking on the spectrum of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot. The day… Read more »

Statewide Bag Ban is in the Works

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Statewide Bag Ban is in the Works
State Bill 405 introduced at the state legislature this last week would follow the lead of many local governments in banning single use plastic bags. A statewide ban would benefit our marine ecosystems, which all flow together into the ocean. Plastic bags contribute significantly to pollution of local waterways, and to the cost of maintaining… Read more »

CALPIRG Launches Statewide Bag Ban Campaign

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CALPIRG Launches Statewide Bag Ban Campaign
After a victory earlier this year with the successful passing of a county-wide bag ban, organizers at CALPIRG are focusing their efforts on a statewide campaign. The Ecology Center’s Executive Director, Martin Bourque, was at the press conference announcing the campaign, which is focusing on the impact the twelve billion bags used annually in California… Read more »