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Starting July 16, Malvern Borough will ban single-use plastic carry-out bags at checkout in all commercial establishments. Businesses may offer paper bags (with at least 40% recycled content), reusable bags, …
Malvern’s Plastic Bag Ban: Virtue Signaling Over Real Solutions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Plastic pellets and microplastics are polluting lakes, rivers, and other waterways, posing significant environmental and public health threats. On Thursday, PIRG and PennEnvironment launched an interactive map …
New Interactive Map Highlights Plastic Pellet Pollution in U.S. Waterways Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new web page dedicated to tracking research on microplastics and nanoplastics in the food supply. This initiative aims to …
FDA Launches Web Page to Monitor Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food Supply Read More
BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Dionis Goat Milk Skincare has launched a new Refillable Lotion Pouch, marking a significant shift in the company’s packaging strategy. This move is part of Dionis’s …
Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Introduces Refillable Lotion Pouches in Sustainability Push Read More
Embracing a zero-waste lifestyle can seem like a monumental task, but it’s the small, consistent actions that build significant change. Curbing our waste not only benefits the planet but also …
Zero Waste, Maximum Results: Simple Steps to Sustainability Read More
EXTON, PA — AmerCareRoyal (“ACR”), a leader in the sustainable packaging industry, has announced its latest innovation, the PrimeWare compostable straw. This product marries the durability of a plastic straw …
AmerCareRoyal Unveils PrimeWare Compostable Straw, Combining Sustainability with Performance Read More 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 …
Single-Use Plastic Bag Bans Prove Effective, Yet Challenges Remain, New Study Reveals Read More
Plastic grocery bags are seen everywhere as they have become an essential part of shopping. These bags are often discarded or left to pollute the environment. However, repurposing them could …
25 Practical and Creative Ways to Repurpose Plastic Grocery Bags Read More
If you look around, you’ll notice that single-use plastic products are everywhere. From takeout containers to plastic bags and straws, they’re used once and thrown away without a second thought, …
Ditching Single-Use Plastics: Alternatives for a Greener Planet Read More