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Enviromental Defense
JUNE 23, 2023
By the end of this year, businesses in Canada will no longer be able to sell or distribute single-use plastic check out bags. This is a welcome development for our environment, but as we prepare to bid adieu to the flimsy bags that have plagued us for so many years, you may be wondering—are reusable bags really the best alternative?
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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Academy of Natural Sciences
JULY 1, 2022
And 3 trillion cigarette butts — their filters made of plastic — are carelessly tossed, while millions of rolls of plastic food wrap, typically used only once, are discarded by U.S. Farmers markets are also a good place to buy fresh food and baked items that come without plastic bags and wraps. households annually.
Onya
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Use of single-use plastic has surged during the pandemic amid uncertainty in the safety of reusable containers. We have seen countries banning reusable bags at grocery stores, coffee shops refusing to accept reusable cups, and grocers closing down their bulk sections for fear of cross-contamination and the spread of the coronavirus.
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 4, 2023
Just like any other plastic, it can strangle wildlife, uselessly fill up their bellies, degrade slowly into tiny particles that are eaten by smaller animals and end up in our food webs. All plastics have chemical ingredients to make them function, say, as a flexible bag, whether they’re made of plants or oil.
Enviromental Defense
JULY 4, 2022
For most of that time, they were pristine sources of water, food, transportation and wonder. Produce bags. These are not recyclable and there are alternatives, including reusable containers and products that the government must support. Supporting reusable packaging as the best alternative.
Academy of Natural Sciences
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Focus on obtaining reusable or decomposable decorations as part of your holiday tradition. Be sure to skip the tinsel and fake garlands, which are made of non-recyclable materials, and focus on obtaining reusable or decomposable decorations that will become part of your holiday traditions.
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