Ocean Conservancy

MAY 2, 2023

Every trip to the grocery store—no matter how diligent you might be bringing reusable bags or shopping in the bulk aisle (if either is available to you)—seems to result in more plastics: yogurt containers, bread bags, meat packaging and more. Now, this refill system is a model for other islands in the country.

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

Reusable Beverage Containers and Accessories. Here at Onya, all our reusable bags are made using rPET material which is a fabric made from recycled BPA free plastic drink bottles. In addition, all Onya reusable products are recyclable at the end of their life cycle. Reusable Bread Bag. Reusable Produce Bags.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It has become increasingly difficult for Canadians to buy the things they need – household goods, groceries, clothing – without leaving a mountain of plastic in their recycling bins. Reusable packaging and containers need to be more available, affordable and convenient for everyone. It isn’t an easy question to answer.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Plastic bags -- Consider a ban on thin plastic film bags with the following joint action: -- Levy a fee on available disposable bags of at least 12 cents (study recommended 10 cents adjusted for inflation). -- Impose guidelines on available disposable bags to address their environmental footprint.

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Onya

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you are opting for party for favors, carry over your zero waste party theme with something reusable and long-lasting that your guests will find useful. Have pitchers or a punch bowl of ice water with reusable cups and glasses available. Mason jars can provide a dual function and they are an inexpensive reusable option.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 23, 2022

It’s time for Canada’s plastics industry to stop obstructing efforts to curb our plastics crisis and instead seize this opportunity to be a global leader in renewable and reusable alternatives.”. More than 32 countries have already banned or are on the way to banning single-use plastics.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 13, 2023

The battle against the single-use plastic bag may not be won but it’s definitely under way. And in many cases, these efforts have been successful at eliminating new … Continue reading Here’s how many times you need to reuse your reusable grocery bags.

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Global Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Vegan materials to look for: Seek organic and sustainable materials for furniture, pillows, blankets, rugs, comforters, clothing, shoes, and bags. Avoid using single-use bottles made of harmful plastic and try a glass water bottle or a reusable stainless steel coffee tumbler instead.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 9, 2022

Read the full story at Grocery Dive. Target and CVS are testing a reusable bag rental system called Goatote at select stores in New Jersey, following the state’s ban on single-use paper and plastic bags that went into effect earlier this month, according to a press release last week.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A ban on single-use plastic and paper bags in grocery stores had an unintended effect: Delivery services switched to heavy, reusable sacks — lots of them. Read the full story in the New York Times.

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