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North Bay Politician Pushing For Statewide Ban Of Plastic Shopping Bags
Assemblyman Marc Levine, D-San Rafael, is expressing confidence in his ability to convince his colleagues in Sacramento to support the nation’s first statewide ban of disposable, plastic shopping bags.
San Francisco Reports 80 Percent Waste Diversion Rate
The city of San Francisco is diverting 80 percent of all its waste away from landfills, Mayor Ed Lee announced Friday.
2 Arrested During Milpitas Copper Theft
Two San Jose men were arrested on suspicion of stealing copper wire from a commercial building in Milpitas on Friday morning, police said.
ConsumerWatch: Palo Alto Startup Prevents Waste Of Medications
Sirum, run by volunteers and Stanford University Students, created an online system that allows health facilities to donate unused medication to county operated pharmacies.
Recycle Bin Poaching Ban Proposed In Alameda County
Alameda County officials are looking to put a stop to people pilfering from recycle bins, making off with bottles and can and leaving a mess behind.
Jefferson Awards: East Bay Mom Shows Students The Green Way
Do you know that in one year a typical size school emits 2,000 tons of carbon dioxide, uses about 3 tons of paper and generates nearly 20,000 pounds of garbage?


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