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. You can save money on your purchase, too!

Waste 96

Waste Ocean Environmental Science 96

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.

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Ocean Recycling Waste Cooling 98

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

million plastic bottles every hour, and every week, 10 billion plastic bags are used worldwide. Consider the following: -- Purchase items with less packaging. -- Use reusable water bottles/coffee mugs. -- Refuse plastic straws/lids when dining out. Consider purchasing a reusable straw. -- Pack trash free lunches.

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Ocean Waste Conservation Atmosphere 59

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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Recycling Waste Upcycling Biodegradable 94

Onya

APRIL 4, 2018

But her real mindset shift happened after watching the documentary, Bag It! Use reusable bags whenever you go shopping. Simply take 3-4 reusable bags with you whenever you go shopping. This will immediately cut out all of your plastic shopping bag waste. Start using a reusable coffee cup.

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Waste Recycling Ocean Biodegradable 52