At CalRecycle, we champion recycling, composting, and returning CRV-eligible containers for good reason – they’re vital for keeping materials out of landfills. But the full potential of a circular economy emerges when it’s approached more holistically, considering every item’s journey from purchase to end of life.
Every decision can make a big difference in a future with less waste, more resources, and cleaner land, air, and water.
Here are a few ways to reduce waste meaningfully:
Think before you buy. Choose durable items over single-use.
Give items a second life. Repair what’s broken or creatively repurpose it.
Help food scraps do more than rot. Don’t landfill food scraps, put them in the green bin to be composted into nutrient-rich soil (check your local requirements for what’s accepted).
At CalRecycle, we champion recycling, composting, and returning CRV-eligible containers for good reason – they’re vital for keeping materials out of landfills. But the full potential of a circular economy emerges when it’s approached more holistically, considering every item’s journey from purchase to end of life.
Every decision can make a big difference in a future with less waste, more resources, and cleaner land, air, and water.
Here are a few ways to reduce waste meaningfully:
Get started with small steps today and learn why it’s important to Think Beyond the Bin.