Waste
Central California Waste Dump Fined $300K Over 72 Unreported Spills
State toxic substances regulators have fined a large hazardous waste dump in Central California more than $300,000 for failing to report 72 small spills over a four-year period.
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.
Report Suggests More Widespread Radiation Contamination On SF’s Treasure Island
A recently-obtained survey by the United States Navy indicates that radioactive contamination on San Francisco’s Treasure Island may be more widespread than previously thought, creating a potential snag for redevelopment plans.
California Energy Commission Adopts New Battery Charger Standards
The California Energy Commission is adopting new efficiency rules for cell phone and other types of electronics chargers.
Berkeley Seeking Opt-Out Ordinance For Yellow Pages Delivery
Berkeley has moved another step closer to adopting a Yellow Pages program that would make it easy for locals to decline delivery. The goal is to eliminate the estimated 50,000 Berkeley phone books that go from the front porch, straight into the recycling bin.
ConsumerWatch: Reducing Household Waste
The average person produces about 4.5 pounds of waste in Calif. But in Mill Valley, the Johnson family only produces about two hands fulls of waste every six months.
SF Leaders Want to Ban Plastic Water Bottles at City Events
Sales of bottled water could soon be a thing of the past in San Francisco-sponsored events, if some city officials have their way. A statement from the city outlined the specifics of the water bottle […]
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