Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 1, 2021

July 1 also marks the start of Philadelphia’s ban on single-use plastic bags at retail establishments and a ban on paper bags that contain less than 40% recycled content. New Jersey’s law banning single-use plastic bags and foam containers takes effect May 22 and is one of the toughest laws of its kind in the country.

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Biodegradable Ocean Recycling Law 137

Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 1, 2022

Consider purchasing food items such as granola, tea, nuts, beans, spices and rice in bulk by bringing your reusable containers to the store and filling them many times over. Farmers markets are also a good place to buy fresh food and baked items that come without plastic bags and wraps. (Dave Takisaki/Unsplash). Ella Olsson/Unsplash).

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Waste Ocean Environmental Science 96

Onya

JULY 19, 2017

Centres for Disease Control, nearly 93 percent of people tested positive for BPA (a potentially harmful chemical present in plastic products). We put together this list of eco friendly products to show you just how easy it can be to replace some of the plastic products you buy and support those making products out of recycled plastic.

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Onya

APRIL 4, 2018

The main culprits are the companies producing these products. Our society has become increasingly dependent on plastic products, so making the shift to living with less plastic (and, eventually, living plastic-free) can be a challenge. But her real mindset shift happened after watching the documentary, Bag It!

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