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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Implementation of Philadelphia’s plastic bag ordinance will reach an important milestone on Friday, October 1, 2021, when the ban on stores giving plastic bags to customers kicks …
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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 …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The City of Philadelphia today announced resources available as the city prepares for the implementation of the ban on single-use plastic bags. The ban, which was originally …
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BOYERTOWN, PA — ClimeCo, a leader in the management and development of environmental commodities, has partnered with TONTOTON, a project developer in Vietnam that removes no-value plastic from the environment to generate …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center was joined by local elected officials, including the mayors of Doylestown and West Chester, Wednesday to release a new report, Local Solutions …
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