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US Plastic Reduction Under Pressure As Manufacturing On The Rise

US Plastic Reduction Under Pressure As Manufacturing On The Rise

Cutting plastic production would also hit the bottom line of oil majors such as Exxon.
New Study Revealed Coca-Cola as the Largest Plastic Waste Contributor

New Study Revealed Coca-Cola as the Largest Plastic Waste Contributor

According to the study, an estimated 2,000 garbage trucks of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers and lakes every day.
Plastic Bags from Walmart US Recycling Bins Tracked to Controversial Plastic Facilities in Southeast Asia

Plastic Bags from Walmart US Recycling Bins Tracked to Controversial Plastic Facilities in Southeast Asia

Only four trackers last pinged from a U.S. facility that said it was involved in plastic bag recycling.
Western North Carolina Coalition Calls for Action on Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Western North Carolina Coalition Calls for Action on Single-Use Plastic Pollution

Several studies have also linked microplastics to adverse health outcomes for humans.
Great Lakes Beaches, Including Presque Isle, Suffering from Plastic Pollution

Great Lakes Beaches, Including Presque Isle, Suffering from Plastic Pollution

The source of much of the litter is single-use items, such as plastic bags, straws, food wrappers, takeout containers and plastic utensils, according to the report.
Negotiations on Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution to Resume in Ottawa

Negotiations on Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution to Resume in Ottawa

Following this, a final meeting of delegates will be held in South Korea to formulate the treaty.
Plan to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags Clears First Hurdle in California

Plan to Ban Plastic Grocery Bags Clears First Hurdle in California

Assembly Bill 1775 would enable local governments to authorize cannabis businesses to make and sell non-cannabis food and nonalcoholic beverages.
Dow Calls for Boosted Efforts to End Plastic Pollution

Dow Calls for Boosted Efforts to End Plastic Pollution

The key is to design high-performance plastics that consume fewer raw materials, while ensuring durability, reusability and recyclability.
Greenpeace Report Urges Cut in Production to Combat Plastic Pollution

Greenpeace Report Urges Cut in Production to Combat Plastic Pollution

It highlighted awareness among people that rising climate change can be addressed only through reduced plastic production.
Critics Call Out Plastics Industry Over

Critics Call Out Plastics Industry Over

In a letter to President Biden about the negotiations, the plastics industry says it opposes any bans on plastic production, but supports more recycling.
Senate Passes Bill to End Use of Single-Use Plastic Bottles in Illinois Hotels

Senate Passes Bill to End Use of Single-Use Plastic Bottles in Illinois Hotels

The policy will take effect beginning July 1, 2025. Hotels are expected to complete the transition by 2026.
Ban On Single-Use Plastics Set To Take Effect In Newtown Township

Ban On Single-Use Plastics Set To Take Effect In Newtown Township

In addition, plastic straws and plastic utensils will only be available upon request and Styrofoam food containers will be banned.
San Diego Citywide Single-Use Plastics Ban In Effect

San Diego Citywide Single-Use Plastics Ban In Effect

All polystyrene foam products are prohibited from City facilities including parks and benches.
New Study Spots Ocean Floor as the Reservoir of Most Plastic Pollution

New Study Spots Ocean Floor as the Reservoir of Most Plastic Pollution

The plastic entering the oceans will continue to end up in the deep ocean, the study noted.

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