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It's Giving Tuesday - a day established more than a decade ago with the simple idea of inspiring people to do good. Please consider a gift to CRI to support our research, education and advocacy on optimal solutions to increase recycling of beverage containers and other packaging materials. We are proud to be top-rated by Candid (formerly GuideStar) and GreatNonprofits, and pledge that your dollars will be managed responsibly and stretched miraculously to help us do what's rig

Thanksgiving is a time for family, stuffing your face in delicious food and showing appreciation for the blessings of the year and the abundance in harvests. While the history  behind Thanksgiving is much darker and is left out of what we celebrate now, there’s no denying that it has become an important annual event for families to gather, connect and express gratitude. If you’re looking for meaningful ways to celebrate this Turkey day, here are 15 meaningful traditions for y

Recycling is more than just a way to help the environment. It can also be a source of extra income. Many people don’t realize that they...

7 habits to keep your phone out of the landfill By Matt Berical September 11, 2025 With each new smartphone generation—whether it’s the...

Recycling beverage containers in California is more than just a good habit. It’s a way to earn money while helping the environment. The...

Changing our relationship with food is one of the biggest things we can do BySara Kiley Watson Global food waste is a huge social,...

Domestic rare earth company MP Materials and major OEM Apple this week announced a collaboration in which Apple has committed to buy $500...

Published: April 2, 2025 Updated: April 2, 2025 by Antoinette Smith A March 27 webinar featured tips and best practices from recycling...

When it comes to beds (and pillows), think creativity first, landfill last By Kate Bratskeir March 27, 2025 For an item with such a...

California generates nearly 15 billion plastic beverage containers annually, yet plastic caps remain a leading source of plastic...

Hard hats protect workers in construction, manufacturing, and other hazardous environments. But like all safety gear, they have a...

Sure, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but you don’t need a special day to surprise your significant other with something...

Warm, rich, and hearty. Light and refreshing. Spicy and silken. The styles, flavors, and textures of soups are limitless. Even if you’re...

Gifting can be humbling. However deeply you know someone, that feeling when your thoughtfully researched present doesn’t land smarts like...

It’s the most wonderful wasteful time of the year. Between gift wrap, junky decor, and too-much food, the volume of trash Americans...

Integrating fruits into your diet can be a challenge, especially during the fall and winter months when many of the farmers’ markets dry...

Did you know that by reducing the temperature of a load of laundry from hot to cold and shortening the wash cycle by about 60%, you will...

On Sept. 22, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, which extends the state’s plastic bag ban to cover thicker plastic bags...

The PET Recycling Coalition has released its first annual report, detailing progress in increasing collection and recycling of one of the...

Revisit this special World Ocean Day conversation, Blueprints for Coastal Adaptation, keynoted by ocean advocate Ashlan Cousteau of...