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CalRecycle is excited to announce the establishment of our new Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, and Education (EJTREO) under Assembly Bill 649 (Bennett, Chapter 492, Statutes of 2022). Our office is dedicated to guiding CalRecycle programs and policies to progress environmental justice by enhancing protections, reducing environmental impacts, improving access to funding and resources, and strengthening partnerships through shared collaboration.
As CalRecycle’s Tribal Liaison and Deputy Director of EJTREO, I look forward to working with you to support social change for a zero-waste and circular economy future that enables communities to thrive throughout California.
- Katrina Leni-Konig, Tribal Liaison and Deputy Director
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“CalRecycle’s new office advances environmental justice, fosters meaningful partnerships with Tribal communities, and promotes zero waste education for a circular economy. Working together, we can empower communities and ensure a healthier environment for generations to come.”
- Director Zoe Heller
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The plan will combat environmental health and justice issues associated with the lifecycle of material production, consumption, and waste generation.
Zero Waste Plan Public Workshop Wednesday, August 14, 2024* 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
*In Person Byron Sher Auditorium
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SB 54 (Allen, Chapter 75, Statutes of 2022) requires CalRecycle to collaboratively develop a statewide needs assessment to evaluate the actions and investments needed to meet the goals of SB 54: cut California’s single-use plastic packaging and food service ware; increase reuse and refill; and recycle or compost the rest.
CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the SB 54 Needs Assessment and welcomes your feedback. The SB 54 Needs Assessment SmartComment portal is available in Spanish and English.
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The Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program (RBC36 and 37) application/NOFA is now open. Funding:
- $1,500,000 available for fiscal years (FY) 2024–25 and 2025–26
- $75,000 is the minimum and $275,000 is the maximum per grant award
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The Community Change Grant Program provides funding for environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities.
Funding:
Approximately $2 billion nationally; grants for Community-Driven Investments for Change ($10-20 million per grant) and Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance ($1-3 million per grant)
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