Gov. Schwarzenegger Applauds Cleanup and Restoration of Santa Cruz Island (May 1, 2008)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today commended the historic restoration of one of California's most significant and fragile natural habitats, and praised the partnership among state, federal and non-profit agencies behind the effort. Santa Cruz Island, the largest of the eight Channel Islands, is being cleaned up and restored through a collective effort of The Nature Conservancy, National Park Service and the California Integrated Waste Management Board. (Posted May 2, 2008)
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Santa Cruz Island Gets Environmental Cleanup: State and Private Partnership Brings New Life to California’s Pacific Jewel (CIWMB News Release, May 1, 2008)
VENTURA --Today actress Daryl Hannah joined the California Integrated Waste Management Board and The Nature Conservancy in celebrating a major milestone in the restoration efforts of Santa Cruz Island. (Posted May 1, 2008)
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Waste Management and Linde to Develop the World’s Largest Landfill Gas to LNG Facility (Apr 30, 2008)
SAN FRANCISCO-- Collecting garbage and recyclables in California is about to get a lot cleaner, thanks to a joint venture between Linde North America and Waste Management (NYSE:WMI) that will create the world’s largest facility to convert landfill gas into clean vehicle fuel. (Posted Apr 30, 2008)
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Waste Board Chair Brown Addresses State of Organics During BioCycle 2008 Conference (CIWMB News Release, Apr 30, 2008)
SAN DIEGO--Before a nationwide audience of recyclers, local government officials, and academics, California Integrated Waste Management Board Chair Margo Reid Brown addressed the state of organics in California at this month’s Annual BioCycle West Coast 2008 Conference. (Posted Apr 30, 2008)
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California Putting the Rubber in the Road: State Helping Californians Drive Smoother While Protecting the Environment (CIWMB News Release, Apr 23, 2008)
SACRAMENTO--The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) approved $392,400 in incentive grants for San Joaquin County and the Cities of Colton and Tracy to use rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) in road paving projects. (Posted Apr 23, 2008)
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State Report Provides Key Findings For Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Landfills (CIWMB News Release, Apr 23, 2008)
SACRAMENTO--The California Integrated Waste Management Board released a report which helps California landfill operators reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. (Posted Apr 23, 2008)
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California Gets Tough on Tire Offenders: State Approves $6.6 Million to Aid Enforcement Actions (CIWMB News Release, Apr 23, 2008)
SACRAMENTO--The California Integrated Waste Management Board awarded more than $6 million to cities and counties responsible for managing and regulating waste tires. (Posted Apr 23, 2008)
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State Aids San Jose in Old Landfill Repairs: Funds will Help Protect Homes, and the Environment (CIWMB News Release, Apr 23, 2008)
SACRAMENTO--The California Integrated Waste Management Board approved a $750,000 matching grant to the City of San Jose to assist with the $1.5 million in repairs on the closed Martin Park Landfill, near downtown San Jose. (Posted Apr 23, 2008)
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DTV Answers -- What you need to know about the switch to DTV (Jan 10, 2008)
By law, television stations nationwide must switch from the old method of transmitting TV signals known as analog to digital television (DTV) on February 17, 2009. (Posted Jan 10, 2008)
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Board Unanimously Adopted Strategic Directives: Going after the next 50 percent.
SACRAMENTO -- In 2006 the Board leadership began to examine how the Integrated Waste Management Board would continue to affect change following meeting the Integrated Waste Management Act mandate of reaching 50 percent diversion statewide. The Board unanimously adopted the strategic directives at its February 13, 2007 meeting. These strategic directives shall serve as a tool that will allow the CIWMB to continue to provide outstanding service to the State of California and reduce the amount of resources being wasted. (Posted Jun 21, 2007)
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Checking Your Tire Pressure is as Easy as Pumping Gas;
Proper tire maintenance is a simple and quick monthly activity (CIWMB News Release, Apr 21, 2008)
San Francisco, CA -- Today the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) launched National Tire Safety Week to reminder drivers of the importance of simple tire maintenance. (Posted Apr 25, 2008)
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April 22, 2008, "Earth Day" PROCLAMATION by the Governor of the State of California (Apr 22, 2008)
This week, California honors Earth Day by vowing to conserve our natural resources, clean our air and protect plant and animal life. We are all fortunate to live on such a beautiful planet, and it is our privilege and responsibility to take care of it. (Posted Apr 22, 2008)
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CIWMB promotes “A Day Without A Bag – December 20th” and joins thousands of shoppers in L.A. County in giving up disposable bags in favor of reusable totes for 24 hours.
Join thousands of shoppers in L.A. County in giving up disposable bags in favor of reusable totes for 24 hours and reduce the 6 billion plastic bags used by LA County residents each year. Only 5% of plastic bags are recycled, the rest become part of the plastic-dominated litter stream, putting added pressure on scarce landfill, fouling our public spaces, degrading already weakened watersheds and threatening marine life.
Help reduce plastic bag usage this holiday season — and year-round — with the A Day Without a Bag campaign! (Posted Dec 14, 2007)
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