California, often cited as the leader in environmental standards and other green activities, is having difficulties maintaining its recycling program.  Simply put, it is in distress due to financial issues.  Mired in debt and litigation, Governor Schwarzenegger and state legislators are scrapping over how to resolve the program's budget.  More...

Simple economics appear to be winning, with recycling the loser in the current recession.  Times are tough and the market for recycled products is suffering.  More...

Meanwhile, a recent survey by Pike Research found that 37% of consumers think that e-waste recycling should be a free service.   Who should pay for recycling e-waste?   More...