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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Microplastic contamination was found in all samples taken from 50 streams categorized as Pennsylvania’s cleanest and most ecologically important, according to a new report entitled Pennsylvania’s Pristine …
Report: Microplastics Found in Pennsylvania’s Cleanest, Most Protected Streams Read More
EASTTOWN TWP, PA — On Monday, Easttown Township’s Board of Supervisors passed ordinance 450-2022 which will take crucial steps in reducing plastic bag use in the Township.
Easttown Board of Supervisors Passes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, this week introduced new legislation to ban small plastic bottles in lodging establishments.
Rep. Shusterman Introduces Bill to Prohibit Small Plastic Bottles in All Lodging Establishments Read More
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — The Watershed Protection Program at Willistown Conservation Trust is unveiling new data about the presence of microplastics within the Ridley, Crum, and Darby Creek watersheds, underscoring …
Willistown Conservation Trust Finds Microplastics in the Headwaters of the Ridley, Crum, and Darby Creeks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Friday, June 25th the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved the 2021-2022 state budget bills, without including language to extend the statewide preemption on local ordinances related to …
An End to Pennsylvania’s Preemption on Local Single-use Plastic Laws? Read More
Having kids can mean having a lot of stuff, not all of which is made from eco-friendly materials. However, if you’re like many parents, you want your children to have …
New Ways Families With Kids Can Go Green Read More
Recycling is one approach for reducing landfill waste, but replacing single-use items with reusable alternatives is another way to tackle a growing environmental problem.
3 Ways to Ditch Single-Use Plastics Read More
Plastic pollution is not just an eyesore. According to environmental experts, it also affects marine species, accelerates climate change and adversely impacts human health, particularly in low-income communities near plastic …
Is Your Supermarket Doing Enough to Address the Plastic Pollution Crisis? Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — At 53 waterways tested across Pennsylvania, microplastic contamination was found in every spot, including Chester County waterways, according to a new report entitled Microplastics in Pennsylvania: a Survey …
Microplastics Found in 100 Percent of Tested Pennsylvania Waterways, Including Chester County Read More