Recycling & compost

Nearly all of America’s trash could be composted and recycled. But we’ve got a lot of work to do to get there.

Most of us put our recyclables out for collection. But it’s going to take more than individual action to deal with our trash problem. Only 24% of our trash actually gets recycled, and only 9% gets composted. We can do better. Together we can share information, resources and push our leaders to build a better recycling and composting system. 

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Crossover: 2024 legislative update

Beyond plastic

Crossover: 2024 legislative update

Crossover is when all the bills passed in the Senate go to the House and all the bills that passed the House go to the Senate. Our crossover update features the status of many of our priorities to protect Virginia's air, water and environment.

Bill highlight: HJ 35 to study the Litter Tax

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Bill highlight: HJ 35 to study the Litter Tax

HJ35 from Delegate Krizek directs the Department of Taxation, in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Quality, to study tax policy options for reforming the litter tax.

Bill highlight: HB 228 Truth in Labeling

Recycling & compost

Bill highlight: HB 228 Truth in Labeling

HB 228 will prohibit manufactures from using the chasing arrows recycling symbol on products unless it is actually recyclable in that locality or region. The bill will also require Virginia to compile a list of recyclable materials in the Commonwealth.

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