Californians Against Waste

Californians Against Waste CAW is the state’s leading waste reduction research, education and advocacy group.

Paid for by Californians Against Waste - Protect the Plastic Bag Ban (Non-Profit 501 (c) (4))

SB 881 just passed the California Legislature unanimously! We're proud to co-sponsor this bill with California Food Bank...
08/19/2026

SB 881 just passed the California Legislature unanimously! We're proud to co-sponsor this bill with California Food Banks.

SB 881 extends the Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit, helping California farmers donate surplus food to food banks instead of sending it to waste. Less food in landfills, more food on tables, and a tax credit for the farmers doing the right thing.

Thank you Senator Jerry McNerney for your leadership on this. Now it heads to the Governor's desk.

Reducing food waste is climate work; feeding people is community work. This bill does both.

08/13/2026

Thank you to Assembly Appropriations Chair Buffy Wicks and Senate Appropriations Chair Senator Sabrina Cervantes for supporting CAW's four sponsored bills, AB 762 ( Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin ) , SB 881 ( Senator Jerry McNerney ), AB 2253( Assemblymember Tasha Boerner ), and AB 1604 ( Assemblymember Catherine Stefani ) !

With the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, Los Angeles has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show th...
08/04/2026

With the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, Los Angeles has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to show the world what's possible. LA can make reuse the norm at restaurants, stadiums, and venues across the city.

Add your name today and urge Los Angeles business and policy leaders to pass a local reuse ordinance this year. Together, we can protect our health, reduce plastic pollution, support local businesses, and build a legacy that lasts long after the Games are over.

Sign the petition here: https://tr.ee/7dkKOItPgR

07/29/2026

Earth Island Institute, on behalf of Plastic Pollution Coalition and Californians Against Waste (CAW), filed a motion to intervene in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California today to defend California’s landmark “Truth in Environmental Labeling” Law (SB 343). ⁠
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On March 17, 2026, major industry groups representing packaging manufacturers filed suit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta to challenge SB 343 (California League of Food Producers et al. v. Bonta). ⁠
🔗⁠ Learn more about the latest developments in our press release: https://bit.ly/Earth_Island_MotionSB343
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WE'RE SUING. Earth Island Institute, on behalf of itself and its project Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC), and Californ...
07/29/2026

WE'RE SUING. Earth Island Institute, on behalf of itself and its project Plastic Pollution Coalition (PPC), and Californians Against Waste (CAW) filed a motion to defend California’s landmark “Truth in Environmental Labeling” Law (SB 343).

Read more at the link in our bio or here: https://tr.ee/-gjh6Z9M2G

Plastic is everywhere...but what happens when it ends up in the environment and inside our bodies? Join Heal the Bay and...
07/24/2026

Plastic is everywhere...but what happens when it ends up in the environment and inside our bodies?

 Join Heal the Bay and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for a FREE community screening of The Plastic Detox: an eye-opening documentary exploring how plastic pollution impacts our health and the solutions helping us build a healthier future.

 After the film, stay for a live expert panel and audience Q&A featuring scientists and environmental experts. Hear the latest research, ask your questions, and discover how we can all take action to reduce plastic pollution.

Saturday, August 8 | 1–4 PM
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Free admission — RSVP required. Space is limited!

Your choices matter. Together, we can create a future with less plastic and a healthier ocean for everyone.

Reserve your spot at https://healthebay.org/the-plastic-detox

A new poll from Public Policy Institute of California suggests that the vast majority of Californians continue to suppor...
07/17/2026

A new poll from Public Policy Institute of California suggests that the vast majority of Californians continue to support our environmental laws. Nine in ten adults say ocean and beach pollution is at least somewhat of a problem along the California coast, and shares are similar to last year.

We are incredibly disappointed in this ruling. While we think the state will ultimately prevail, the fact of the matter ...
07/15/2026

We are incredibly disappointed in this ruling. While we think the state will ultimately prevail, the fact of the matter is that this injunction will allow greenwashing to go unchecked for months, if not years, while the case moves through the courts. In the end, it's consumers who suffer. Stay tuned for more updates as the progresses.

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921 11th Street, Ste 502
Sacramento, CA
95814

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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