March 12, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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To the delight of soda drinkers, a New York State Judge has ruled the ban on large soda servings illegal, calling it “arbitrary and capricious.” The internet has opinions. Here are some of those. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 9, 2013
by Pierre Bull
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Pierre Bull, Policy Analyst, Air & Energy, New York City
Governor Andrew Cuomo today called for a major expansion of his NY-Sun Initiative in his 2013 State of the State address. First announced in his State of the State last Janua… Continue reading
March 29, 2012
by Kate Sinding
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Kate Sinding, Senior Attorney, New York City
One year after the state passed what is considered to be among the nation’s most progressive laws to help consumers recycle old electronics for free, a report assessing initial progress… Continue reading
August 17, 2011
by Mark Izeman
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Mark Izeman, Senior Attorney and Director of the New York Urban Program, New York While the latest poll numbers show popular support for Mayor Mike Bloomberg cooling off, the Mayor took action today on one the hottest issues in New York City – lo… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 23, 2011
by Reduce
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Throwing away rechargeable batteries is illegal in some areas. Here’s what you need to know about your local laws and how to recycle those batteries. In December of last year, New York Governor George Paterson signed into law the “New York State Rechargeable Battery Law,” which makes it illegal for residents to knowingly throw rechargeable [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 18, 2011
by Richard Schrader
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As we head into the new year – with a new governor and a chance to get the state’s budget back on track – I’ve been reflecting on the past year in Albany: the good, the bad and the somewhere in between. After all, the best resol… Continue reading
Share on FacebookAugust 8, 2010
by MoreRecycling
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A fracking tower (photo via flickr)
The film “Gas Land” has woken people up to the dangers of fracking–the drilling technique that uses millions of gallons of pressurized and chemically treated water to fragment rock to get to natural gas. The New Y… Continue reading
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