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With probes and clipboards, Chinese Inspectors tour Bay Area recycling centers to see if it meets their new high standards. Until recently, almost all of California's vast piles of plastic and paper refuse were sold and shipped oversees, promising a new life for much of what the state's residents so blithely tossed away.

The Community Environmental Council (CEC) will host the 49th Annual Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival at Alameda Park Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, 2019. The 2019 festival – which is free to attend – is broken into zones, each created around a specific theme. In addition, there will be two full days of live music performances, speakers, the largest Green Car Show on the Central Coast, family programming, and the presentation of an Environmental Hero Award.

What happens to an item that you toss into the blue container? Typically, it is recycled into a new product, keeping it out of the landfill and saving valuable natural resources. But what if that item can’t be recycled? If that item actually belongs in the trash, then it is considered contamination. Contamination is a dirty word, but our guide below will help you keep your containers (and conscience) clean.

FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

HOLIDAY WASTE PREVENTION It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more than 1 million tons of additional waste are generated each week nationwide. Use these tips to help reduce your waste this holiday season!

FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING

HOLIDAY WASTE PREVENTION It is estimated that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more than 1 million tons of additional waste are generated each week nationwide. Use these tips to help reduce your waste this holiday season!