Feb 10, 2026

Can You Recycle Wine Bottles? Here’s the Truth 

In most states, bottle return programs don’t cover wine bottles. So, our options for recycling them are limited. That means they end up mixed with trash or littering our communities. But there’s a simple solution: expand bottle bills.

Closeup photo of empty wine bottles in bright green and dark yellow tones. Bottles looked broken and in pieces.
Jan 21, 2026

America is Sliding Backward in Science

Since the 2024 election, the country is working to dramatically scale back funding for science. And that reduction is likely to have grave implications for health, technology, defense, education, and the United States’ standing in the world.

woman scientist in lab
Dec 26, 2025

Why We Should Care About Public Utilities Agencies

State public utilities agencies are the government entities that regulate the utilities operating within the state. These agencies oversee how utilities and energy companies can use your money – and how much they can charge you for their services.

Linemen working to repair power lines
Dec 22, 2025

Conservation Matters: Winter 2025

CLF is on the ground and in the courts, sustaining our clean energy progress. The stakes could not be higher. CLF will not relent until a just, affordable, and sustainable energy future becomes reality for all.

Magazine cover showing a small yellow cut-out house wrapped in a gray scarf. The house is not the actual size. Text reads Conservation Matters, a journal of Conservation Law Foundation. What's Fueling Your High Energy Bills.