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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

A kid-friendly reuse project for winter break! Make a winter solstice lantern using a glass jar and natural treasures from your neighborhood. Here's how:

Glass jars decorated with dried flowers and colorful tissue paper glowing as winter solstice lanterns against a brick background. Text: "Eco-friendly Way to Make a Winter Solstice Lantern ... Upcycle used glass food jars
Decorate with dried flowers and leaves
Use tissue paper and other discarded gift wrap materials"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

That smell? Totally normal. That can? Totally recyclable! 🐟💨 Rinse it and keep metal in the loop. #NationalSardinesDay

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Some pooches have it RUFF, so let's make their lives more comfortable. Instead of trashing your old blankets and towels, donate them to a local animal shelter. #NationalAnimalShelterAppreciationWeek

Sleeping dog cuddled with a teddy bear under a cozy blanket, encouraging donations of old blankets and towels to animal shelters. Text: "Donate your old blanket and towel to an animal shelter. Cut trash and help Buddy"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

#DaylightSavings is always a good time to check your smoke detector battery. If it’s dead, don't trash it! Batteries are hazardous waste. Instead, recycle your battery. More tips: iRecycleSmart.com.

Couple sitting on a couch looking up at a smoke detector emitting chirping sounds, discussing if the battery is dead. Text: "Recycle you dead battery"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Don’t dress like the problem. “Single-Use” is scary for the planet. #ReduceReuseRecycle this Halloween—and every day.

Person wearing a colorful costume made of various single-use plastic straws and utensils, standing against an orange and red background with Eco-Spirit branding. Text: "Single-Use ... Kit includes: An assortment of single-use straws, fancy foam cup and disposable utensils ... ADULT Size Costume ONE SIZE FITS MOST"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🌍✨ Inclusion is essential! This #NDEAM, CalRecycle celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and supports accessible opportunities for all. #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

From bottles to e-waste, Californians' recycling efforts are adding up! 📊 Thanks for turning small actions into big results. ♻️ #WorldStatisticsDay!

CalRecycle statistics showing 513.5 billion bottles and cans, 2.7 billion pounds of e-waste, 304 million tires, 12.7 million mattresses, and 39 million gallons of paint collected.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Even expired desserts can have a second life. 🍪🍰 Recycle them with other food scraps in the green bin and keep the planet looking sweet. 💚 #NationalDessertDay

Illustration of a cherry-topped cake, lattice cherry pie, chocolate chip cookies, and assorted candies on a pink background with recycling message. Text: "Sweet ... Desserts are recyclable. Recycle any unused item in your organic waste bin"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Done with your drink? Now give the beverage container the VIP treatment—it’s recycling time. Here are 4 facts about why recycling rules. ♻️ Learn more: RecyclingReimaginedCA.com

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

🧀 Got mold on your hard cheese? Don’t toss it, just trim it about an inch around the mold spot and you're good to go. More moldy food tips here: ow.ly/MrmC50X9iVi #NationalMoldyCheeseDay #ReduceFoodWaste

Illustration of a hard cheese wedge with green mold spots on a wooden cutting board, accompanied by advice to salvage it by cutting off an inch around the mold and wrapping it fresh.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

When you see Californians reducing, reusing, and recycling, you can’t help but smile. #WorldSmileDay

Child holding a blue recycling bin filled with plastic bottles and containers on a porch with a wooden door behind. Text: "'If you want grown-ups to recycle, just tell their kids the importance of recycling, and they'll be all over it. '–Bill Nye"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Do you have any unused electronics cluttering your house? Donate or recycle them. For info on recycling your e-waste: ow.ly/XbHo50TzIMt #CDPlayerDay

Individual in a green t-shirt holding a white CD player with headphones on, posing against a plain background. Text: "A confident Rod purchasing a CD player in 1995: 'Audio cassettes are done. It's all about CDs. Tech will ot get any better-trust me.'"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

September is #HungerActionMonth & #HungerAwarenessMonth! The San Diego Food Bank feeds neighbors in need and composts unusable food on-site, keeping food waste from creating climate pollution in landfills. Watch their impact.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The secret to fruitful trees and plants in your garden -- compost! See how it made a difference for this olive tree! Get tips to start home composting: ow.ly/j0KF50X0yi7 #ClimateActionWeek

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🍔 Burger breakdown — if you can't finish that 🍔, can you ♻️ all of it in the food scraps bin? 🥯 Bun – stale? Yes, goes in. 🥬 Lettuce – wilted? That, too. 🍅 Tomato – too squishy? Scraps welcome. 🧀 Cheese – moldy? Yep! 🍔 Patty – even meat scraps can go in! #NationalCheeseburgerDay

Graphic of a burger and its ingredients separated from each other. Text: "What goes in the organics bin after this burger goes bad? Buns (even with condiments)-green checkmark. Pickels--green checkmark. Onion rings-green checkmark. Cheese--green checkmark. Meat--green checkmark. Veggies-green checkmark.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

PSA: Moldy cucumbers = green waste. Plastic wrap = trash. Keep them separated! 🗑️🌱 It's even better to eat cucumbers quickly, before they spoil!🥒 #WednesdayWisdom

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Holy guacamole, it's #NationalGuacamoleDay! Here's a tip to reuse the avocado skin as a small bowl for your guac.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Don't trash your #NationalTVDinnerDay meal! Recycle the veggies with other food scraps. More tips: iRecycleSmart.com

Man sitting at a table with a partially eaten TV dinner in a foil tray and a remote control in front of him. Text: "Disappointed with your TV dinner? Don't trash it! Recycle it with other food scraps in the organic waste curbside bin."

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

1 in 5 Californians doesn’t have enough to eat. Food banks across CA are stepping up by redirecting surplus food to feed people in need. It's good for communities and a smart way to cut food waste. #NationalFoodBankDay #ZeroWasteWeek

Person wearing gloves hands a box of fresh vegetables to someone in a car during a food distribution event. Text: "Feed Families Not Landfills ... California has sent 700 million meals to people in need since 2022"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

50 years after #Jaws, we know the real threat is plastic. Make sure to cut litter and recycle your plastic bottles. ♻️🌊 #Jaws50thAnniversary

Underwater scene showing a large figure made of plastic waste below the water, with a shark swimming above and the words 'PLASTIC Deadly Impact' at the top.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Do you have any unused electronics cluttering your house? Donate or recycle them. For info on recycling your e-waste: buff.ly/3iZlzxl #NationalRadioDay

Young woman in yellow pineapple tank top and denim shorts sitting cross-legged, holding a vintage boombox on her shoulder against a green background. Text: "Katie in 1983: 'If I turn the box this way, the FM signal is actually clear for a good 30 seconds. The new tech is amazing!'"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🍌🍓🍑 Fruit looking sad? Don't trash it! Recycle it with other food scraps in your organic waste curbside bin. Turn sadness into a proud moment for the environment. #MondayMotivation Image via @WisdomFlare

Illustration of four bananas in stages from fresh yellow to blackened, with text urging humility because freshness won't last forever. Text: "Be humble. You won't stay fresh forever."

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Don't remember if a beverage container is eligible to be cashed in at a recycling center? We got you covered! Go to RecycleCRV.com for information. #WorldElephantDay

A cartoon elephant sitting on grass next to a recycling bag filled with colorful drink containers under a clear sky with trees in the background. Text: "Confused? Can't remember what drink containers you can cash in at recycling centers? Totally irrelephant. Go to RecycleCRV.com for info"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Enjoy your next family workout with less single-use plastic. Rehydrate with a reusable bottle! Great exercise and a great way to help the planet. #ExerciseWithYourChildWeek

Woman in athletic wear pushing a stroller while holding a reusable water bottle outdoors on a sunny day. Text: "Make your next workout trash-free. Bring a reusable bottle!"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Reduce, Reuse, and Support Local! 🍅🥕 Bring a reusable bag to the farmers' market or grocery store today to cut plastic and pollution! #NationalFarmersMarketWeek

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Don't have a trashy summer! ☀️♻️ Check out these 5 easy tips to recycle more and waste less all season long! Extra Hot Tip: You can cash in wine and liquor containers for CRV now! More info: RecyclingReimaginedCA.com

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Refill, reuse, rejoice. Buy in bulk and bring your own container. Scoop smarter and create less trash at the same time. #PlasticFreeJuly

Woman scooping grains into a glass jar in a refill store promoting plastic-free shopping for Plastic Free July. Text: "Cut Plastic Pollution for #PlasticFreeJuly ... Scoop smart, skip the plastic"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

52% of sea turtles have eaten plastic! Plastic smells like food to animals. Recycle smart and say no to single-use plastics. Visit iRecycleSmart.com to learn what you can and can’t recycle. #PlasticFreeJuly

Sea turtle is swimming underwater with a plastic bag in its mouth, surrounded by floating plastic bottles and trash, highlighting ocean pollution. Text: "Protect our oceans and marine animals ... cut plastic pollution and recycle"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Taking small steps to cut trash and recycle smarter helps to clean up the planet. Learn more at RecyclingReimaginedCA.com

Graphic of an ice chest full of drinks with a green right arrow next to it. Text: "Small Step, Big Impact: Summer"

Text: "Small Step-put out labeled recycling bins next to trash bins. Big Impact-Make it easy to sort containers and cash in CRV deposits."

Graphic of beverage containers. Text: "SMALL STEP-After the event, take beverage containers to recycling sites. BIG IMPACT-Recycling bottles and cans gets your cash back, saves energy and other resources, reduces litter."

Graphic of glass containers. Text: "SMALL STEP-Don't forget to add the new CRV containers (wine, distilled spirits, and juice bottles) to your recycling. BIG IMPACT-Get more cash back while helping the planet!"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Need help on how to recycle your beverage containers? We have tools to help you with your needs.

Shelf stocked with beverage containers, promoting best websites for CRV recycling information by CalRecycle. There's an arrow on the bottom to say "swipe." Text: "Best Websites for CRV Recycling Info"

Graphic with text: "BottlesAndCan.com-search for recycling site locations, RecycleCRV.com-find eligible container and recycling rules, CRVHelp.com-get help with recycling containers

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Taking small steps to cut trash and recycle smarter helps to clean up the planet. Learn more at RecyclingReimaginedCA.com

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Cut trash, not corners. Recycle your food scraps and beverage containers—it makes a difference! Learn more at RecyclingReimaginedCA.com

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Paper bags are the healthier option. You can reuse or compost them! More tips: iRecycleSmart.com. #PaperBagDay #PlasticFreeJuly

Brown paper bag clipped with a yellow flower-shaped clothespin on a wooden surface, highlighting benefits like recyclability, compostability, and wildlife safety.

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Dig into something meaningful this summer. Here are 3 ways to get planting and grow a cooler, greener CA: 🌳Plant a tree to provide shade, cleaner air. 🌼Add native plants to your yard or balcony. 🥕Start or join a community garden and grow food and connections Pledge at ClimateActionCounts.com

Flower graphics with text overlay “ways to get planting this summer grow native plants that are drought tolerant”

Vegetables graphic with text overlay “join a community garden and grow fresh food locally.”

Tree graphic with text overlay “take the pledge to get planting at climateactioncounts.com”

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 07/07/2025

Six months ago, devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, displacing families, destroying homes and schools, and forcing entire neighborhoods to face unimaginable loss. But the thing about Californians is that we don’t back down.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The future's bright when we all do our part and recycle smart. You can't help but smile and put on those 😎shades. For ♻️ recycling tips, visit iRecycleSmart.com. #NationalSunglassesDay 🕶️

GIF of a person putting sunglasses on his face.

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Turn trash into your treasure! Use your imagination to upcycle with style! #NationalUpcyclingDay

Graphic of three types of upcycling projects, including reusing a bicycle as a planter, metal cans as a pencil holder, and jeans as a handbag. Text: "Keep on Upcycling-Give Old Stuff New Life." And a quote from Will.I.am: "Waste isn't waste until we waste it."

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

It takes a team effort to protect the environment. We’re thankful to have a dedicated staff helping California cut trash and fight climate change! Join the CalRecycle team–apply now! Link: ow.ly/8ufC50Wf6IR #PublicServiceDay

Images of various CalRecycle group pictures. Text: "Thank you CalRecycle team! #PublicServiceDay"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Did you know that 52% of sea turtles have eaten plastic trash? Animals eat it because it smells like food. Celebrate #WorldTurtleDay by recycling smart & saying no to single-use plastics. Visit iRecycleSmart.com to learn what can and can’t be recycled.

Illustration of a turtle swimming in water filled with trash, with a piece of plastic in its mouth. Text: "Protect our oceans and marine animals. Cut trash pollution and recycle"

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calrecycle.bsky.social @calrecycle.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Confirmed! The California Senate unanimously approved Zoe Heller as CalRecycle's director. Zoe is excited to lead zero-waste reforms to cut waste, increase composting, and boost reuse and recycling to create healthier communities. Get more about the confirmation: ow.ly/KQtA50VVqv1

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