MN Needs a Strong EPR for Packaging Law
August 25, 2023
Written by Lucy Mullany, Director of Policy & Advocacy, Eureka Recycling Four states have recently passed Extender Producer Responsibility (EPR)
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The Plastic Straw Predicament
July 25, 2023
If you enjoy a smoothie, go to a coffee shop for an iced au lait, have a cocktail, or eat
Eureka Hosts AG Ellison Press Conference
June 21, 2023
In a significant move aimed at holding corporations accountable for false environmental claims, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison held a press
Advancing Zero Waste Policies: 2023 Minnesota Legislative Session Recap
June 20, 2023
The Minnesota State Legislative session wrapped up last month with much-needed progress toward Zero Waste policies. Environmental Justice and Zero
Response to MPCA’s Solid Waste Report
June 1, 2023
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regularly submits a report, to the Minnesota legislature, with policy recommendations to address the
Ban the Bag from Your Bin
May 23, 2023
Local Recycling Programs Don’t Accept Plastic Bags. Here’s Why. Recycling plays a crucial role in reducing waste and preserving our
Recycling Electronics
May 1, 2023
If you’re like most people, you have a drawer dedicated to outdated or broken electronics: cell phones with cracked screens,
Food Containers: Do I Need to Wash them?
April 19, 2023
One of the most common questions from Eureka tour guests – and one of the most common items looked up
Lithium Battery Disposal
March 31, 2023
If you take a tour of Eureka’s MRF, you will probably hear people talking about the F-word. It’s not what
Advancing the Zero Waste Grant Program at the Statehouse
March 15, 2023
On Wednesday, March 15th, the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee took up the Zero Waste Grant
Lynn Hoffman Presents at Sustainability in Packaging US 2023
March 12, 2023
On March 8, Eureka Recycling’s Co-President Lynn Hoffman delivered a presentation on the role of recycling in the circular economy
Egg cartons not recyclable?
March 6, 2023
Looks like recycling to me! The most common question residents search for in our “What Can I Recycle” database is