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CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Chats on YouTube

CalRecycle has been providing a series of “SB 1383 Chats” where they review various aspects of complying with the new regulation. These videos have been assembled into a YouTube playlist available here.


Next LARA Board Regular Meeting to Be Held on March 21, 2024

LARA’s 1st Quarter 2024 Regular Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Redondo Beach Public Library in Redondo Beach. Once finalized, the agenda will be posted on the Meetings page.

Visit the Meetings page for more information.


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Relationship Goals: Planning the Perfect Heart-Melting, Less-Waste Date Night

Nothing says “I love you” like spending $19.6 billion! Well, OK, that’s a collective $19.6 billion. According to the National Retail Federation, that is what U.S. consumers are planning to spend this Valentine’s Day. That includes candy, flowers, clothing, jewelry, and dates—all great stuff, but then there’s all the packaging and other waste generated in the wake of your romantic day. Now, if all of that makes you quiver more than a loving look from your sweetheart, rest assured there are ways around making a pile of trash. Show your honey (and Mother Nature) you love them with these less-waste experience date night ideas for every type of couple. [read more…]


4 Common Materials to Recycle this Fall

At the beginning of the autumn season, LA-LA land presents some of the most beautiful displays of fall foliage in California. From Downtown to the Westside, you don’t have to travel far to observe vivid red, orange and gold leaves. [read more…]