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A study published in Science Journal found that plastic bag policies, such as bans and fees, have been effective in reducing plastic bag litter by 25-47% and potentially protecting wildlife from en… ...
In 2020, Vermont banned the use of plastic bags because of environmental concerns. Five years later, plastic bags have practically disappeared.
Fairfax County implemented its Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance just three years ago, on Jan. 1, 2022. It taxes plastic bags provided at grocery, convenience and drug stores.
It’s been more than a decade since California enacted a soft ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other businesses.
A local church is making plarn (plastic yarn) out of plastic bags and waving it on large looms to make mats for the homeless.
New Jersey's 2022 single-use plastic bag ban has significantly reduced plastic waste. A proposed bill (A-5153/S-3711) seeks to fund a reusable bag program for low-income residents. The program ...
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"This is genius." Woman shares clever way to give new life to old plastic bags: 'Simple and satisfying' first appeared on The Cool Down.
Tightening noose around violators, Municipal Corporation (MC) teams confiscated 5 kg of banned plastic carry bags and seven cartons of single-use plastic items on Wednesday.
It’s a large plastic bag that allows first responders to put patients in it – submerging them in water and ice. The bag could be used if someone’s body temperature reaches 104 degrees or higher.
Building out a pantry — plastic free or otherwise — is a deeply personal task. What works for each person will vary widely depending on what they regularly eat and the shape and size of their shelves.