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Whenever we find new information that will help you enhance your efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle plastics and other materials, we will post that information on this blog. Visit often to see new posts.
Investing In A Post-Plastic World
Ways to help move towards a plastics-free world that will help the planet.
5 Steps To Reduce Plastic Waste In The Kitchen
Easy steps for reducing plastic waste in the kitchen.
Recycling Mystery: Black-Colored Plastic
The mystery of how to recycle black-colored plastic.
It’s Time To Switch To Plastic-Free Chewing Gum
Chewing gum. A favorite way to pass the time. Yet, you may be surprised about what you are chewing.
July 1, 2023 Beach Cleanup Event
Another Hanford Bay Beach Cleanup on July 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM.
New York State Now Has New Recycling Rules For Electronics
As of January 1st, New York State has new electronics recycling rules.
New York State Now Has A Carpet Recycling Law
Starting in 2026, carpet makers will have to offer recycling program
Hanford Baykeepers Focus for 2023
Each year the Hanford Baykeepers will evaluate our work and the outcomes. Then we will determine what our focus should be in the new year.
Click on the Read More link shown below to see what we have decided to focus on in 2023.
Electronics Waste Is A Growing Worldwide Problem
Our tech-hungry nation keeps upgrading to the latest technology. Yet, every purchase of a new electronic item raises the issue of what happens to the older, no longer wanted electronics.
Is Plastic Waste the Cost of Eating?
Consumers often see plastic food packaging as the cost of eating: tubs of salad greens; clear clamshells for berries; and even pre-wrapped cucumbers and other produce.
