PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Single-use plastic refers to plastic materials such as take out containers, straws, bottles and packaging that are meant to be used once and then become waste or litter. Unlike other waste, plastic will never truly break down. These microscopic fragments of plastics have been found globally in our food systems and even our own bodies.

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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. 18 billion pounds of plastic waste ends up in the ocean each year. Use biodegradable bags to clean up after your dog. get recycled. Household and gardening

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Global Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Avoid purchasing detergents with anything that is not biodegradable whenever possible. Purchase dish detergents that come in a refillable container to reduce waste and trash and verify that they are palm oil-free. You can find a variety of plant-based laundry detergents online and at many major retailers and grocery stores.

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice: Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. By replacing them, you can virtually eliminate your single use plastic waste in that area. Zero Waste Shopping Gear. Reusable Bread Bag.

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