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?

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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. 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.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In response to this pollution crisis, several countries have set targets to eliminate all single-use plastics and to make plastic packaging 100% recyclable, reusable, or compostable by 2025. The main applications of compostable plastics include food packaging , bags; cups and plates, cutlery, and bio-waste bags.

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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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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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Onya

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Forgotten fridge food is the number one reason for food waste. 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. Food and Drink. There are many ways to reduce waste when it comes to food and drink.

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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. you have a working stove to cook your food.

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Commit to banning single-use plastics , starting with the first six — checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, six-pack rings, takeout containers and straws — within six months. . Polyethylene is commonly used for single-use packaging, including plastic bags and films. TELL THE PARTY LEADERS YOU WANT ACTION ON PLASTIC!

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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.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Ways To Reduce Litter DEP offers the following eleven ways to be anti-litter in your life and community: -- Keep a reusable bag in your car for your food wrappers, carryout containers or other trash and throw it out at home. Bag it and throw it in a trash can. -- Any time you haul junk in the back of a truck, cover it.

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Global Green

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Whatever the reason, it requires a serious commitment to changing your habits including the foods you eat, the clothes you wear, and the way you live your life as a whole. Pantry: Stock your vegan pantry with staple vegan foods like beans, grains, tofu, tempeh, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.

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Eco Coach

JANUARY 21, 2020

For example, replacing single use cups, plates and utensils with reusable ones may not seem like it clearly benefits your colleagues. However, some studies show that eating from real plates increases the perception of food tasting better. While it may not impact all stakeholders, it could impact some.

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Onya

AUGUST 1, 2019

Her social media feeds are full of incredibly useful tips for reducing food waste as well as plenty of information on zero waste food storage – she is a huge inspiration! Get Your Limited Edition Plastic Free July Reusable Produce Bags. Shop Onya Products.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 26, 2021

The rest stays in Canada to be turned into things like single-use plastic bags, food packaging, cutlery, toys and plastic piping. . As much as half of this plastic will be used once and thrown away. Overall, less than 10 per cent of it will be recycled.

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 11, 2022

When these plastics make their way into aquatic life such as fish, they can then make their way up the food chain into humans. . The truth is that the plastic cups, bags and straws you find on beaches are just the tip of the iceberg. Support reusable packaging as the best alternative.

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Ocean Conservancy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

This is because microplastics are produced when bigger plastic items—such as shampoo bottles, foam cups, plastic bags and even old clothing—break up in the environment. Next time you’re out simply say “no thanks” to straws and stirrers or bring a reusable option from home. Food wrappers are a uniquely challenging problem.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 12, 2021

Today’s action gives the federal government the authority to regulate plastic products to keep them out of incinerators, landfills and the environment, including a national ban on single-use plastic items, such as checkout bags, take-out containers, straws, stirrers, cutlery and six-pack rings.

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Ocean Conservancy

JULY 12, 2023

It is now well established that tiny plastic fragments—or microplastics —have entered the food chain, and are showing up everywhere scientists have looked, including our own bodies. billion metric tons of plastics—enough plastic to cover all land on earth in a layer of plastics bags. And this is achievable.

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Onya

APRIL 4, 2018

But her real mindset shift happened after watching the documentary, Bag It! This is often attributed to the fact that living life with less plastic means you often eat fresher and are not eating processed or “junk” food. Use reusable bags whenever you go shopping. Start using a reusable coffee cup.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 5, 2022

In the world’s oceans, entanglement and starvation from filling their bellies with food-lookalike plastic kills an estimated 100,000 marine mammals annually. Drinking straws, water bottles, shopping bags, plastic forks, styrofoam takeout boxes — we can make better choices for all of these things. Use your own refillable water bottle.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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