Modern life is addicted to and dependent on this versatile substance, which is found in everything from cars, planes, computers and equipment to clothes made of polyester and nylon, to the adhesive seal on most teabags. Since 1950’s, plastic production has almost outpaced that of almost ...
Plastic bag pollutionIn trying to address plastic bag pollution, governments around the world have recently adopted legislation that bans or discourages the use of single-use plastic bags. This study examines the variation in types of plastic bag legislation, and the extent to which geographic, ...
Louie Brown with the California Grocers Association said Senate Bill 270 — the bill that implemented the existing grocery bag law — worked initially. Then the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and grocers told customers not to bring reusable bags. Mark Murray, with Californians Against Waste, said the p...
The narrative takes advantage of the economic situation in these countries to shift public opinion against single-use plastic bag legislations. 6. Conclusions and future research All 16 SADC member-states have at least announced a single-use plastic bag policy, with five member-states adopting a ...
“We are disappointed that Governor Newsom has chosen to sign Senate Bill 1053,” said Erin Hass, executive director, of the American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance. “This flawed bill is similar to legislation in New Jersey, Canada and other regions that has resulted in the widespread use of...
donate clean and gently used bags for other community members to use and decorate a new tote bag provided by the city. Richardson added that the city plans on hosting more “bag swap” events in the future where the city will help to redistribute donated reusable ...
But have you encountered the Reusable Bag Monster? Witness the one in my kitchen: Good lord! How many reusable bags do two people actually need? Apparently, I am not alone. My friend Amber Strocel has blogged abouthaving too many reusable bags. And in her post, she links to others in ...
Is there a Plastic Bag Ban in your neighborhood? CANADA ALAKAZARCACOCTDEFLGAHIIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMDMAMIMNMSMOMTNENVNHNJNMNYNCNDOHOKORPARISCSDTNTXUTVTVAWAWVWIDCWY DISCLAIMER: The information is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult with an attorney for individual advice...
Deep Dive The unfulfilled promises of plastic film recycling The pandemic spurred an uptick in plastic bag use, as already limited retail take back options became more scarce. Stakeholders from all sides think it’s time for new ideas.
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