Liza Tucker

Consumer Advocate with Consumer Watchdog

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Advocate at Consumer Watchdog, focused on the environment and toxics

Liza Tucker on KCRW

The recycling system is rampant with fraud and is costing consumers tens of millions of dollars a year, according to Consumer Watchdog.

It’s time to make CA’s fraudulent recycling run properly: Consumer Watchdog

The recycling system is rampant with fraud and is costing consumers tens of millions of dollars a year, according to Consumer Watchdog.

from Greater LA

2019 was a bad year for recycling in California. Hundreds of recycling centers closed. That’s where you go to redeem bottles and cans for five or 10 cents each.

To improve recycling, state legislature wants beverage companies to take back their own containers

2019 was a bad year for recycling in California. Hundreds of recycling centers closed. That’s where you go to redeem bottles and cans for five or 10 cents each.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California Governor Jerry Brown has positioned himself as a leader in fighting climate change.

How green is Governor Brown?

California Governor Jerry Brown has positioned himself as a leader in fighting climate change.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Plastic waste keeps piling up. Is anyone working on a plan to stop using it?

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Have yourself a merry, waste-free Christmas. Let your impact be light!

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