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Counter to popular belief, a new study comparing the total effect of plastic vs paper products indicates that plastics might be the greener option. “The idea that plastic packaging actually reduces solid waste seems like a contradiction if you look at the numbers put out by the mainstream media. However, a new study by the Earth […]
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NPR reports on the ongoing efforts to combat microplastics in the environment, especially oceans, rivers, and lakes. Kroger has joined the fight by announcing a ban on their single-use plastic bags. They also have additional plans to reduce landfill waste by 90%. The Kroger Co. includes major chains such as Ralphs, Harris Teeter, Food4Less and […]
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According to Plastics News, fossil-based plastics are in the crosshairs of both the budding U.S./China trade war and New York City’s government with their EPS foam ban. CBS New York also reported on the June ruling by Judge Margaret Chan’s decision to reject the Restaurant Action Alliance lawsuit which has tried to fight the ban. The […]
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Another sign of the times, Hawaii has taken action to ban EPS Foam containers often used in restaurants and by other vendors in January 2019. In addition, the bill would make vendors explain proper disposal of non-reusable food containers to their customers. Styrofoam container bans are already in effect for other portions of Hawaii, including […]
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Baltimore’s Ban on Styrofoam: Baltimore sits on the Chesapeake Bay, which washes out to the Atlantic Ocean. In an effort to curb the water pollution that harms wildlife, the city is set to ban all of the polystyrene foam (“styrofoam“) containers used in the restaurant industry, with full support of city’s mayor, Catherine E. Pugh. February 26, […]
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The war on single-use plastic bags continues in France. French decree supports biobased and home-compostable bags. No single-use plastic bags at cash registers as of 1 July 2016 Berlin, 11 February 2016. European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, welcomes the new wording of the French implementation decree on single-use plastic bags, […]
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