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Report Finds Pennsylvanians Tossed 13 Disposable Vapes Every Minute in 2023, Raising Alarm Over Toxic Waste

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — As new bans on disposable vapes roll out in North Carolina and the United Kingdom, a new report from PennPIRG Education Fund and PennEnvironment Research & Policy …

Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans Prove Effective, Yet Challenges Remain, New Study Reveals

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A study released by the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group on Thursday underscores the significant impact of bans on single-use plastic bags, revealing that …

Journey to Zero Waste: Embracing Simplicity, Saving the Planet

January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 - by Alec Robson

Have you ever looked at your trash bin and thought, “Wow, I produce less waste than a nuclear power plant!”? No? Well, neither have I. But don’t worry, because today …