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Plastic pollution

Plastic bag
Editorial / Malvern

Malvern’s Plastic Bag Ban: Virtue Signaling Over Real Solutions

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Editorial Board

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

Plastic bottles
Pennsylvania

New Interactive Map Highlights Plastic Pellet Pollution in U.S. Waterways

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
National

FDA Launches Web Page to Monitor Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Food Supply

July 28, 2024July 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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

Dionis Skincare
Regional

Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Introduces Refillable Lotion Pouches in Sustainability Push

April 28, 2024April 27, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

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
Zero waste
Green Living

Zero Waste, Maximum Results: Simple Steps to Sustainability

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 - by Alec Robson

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

AmerCareRoyal
Products and Services

AmerCareRoyal Unveils PrimeWare Compostable Straw, Combining Sustainability with Performance

January 22, 2024January 21, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

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
Plastic bag
News

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 …

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

Plastic Grocery Bags
Green Living

25 Practical and Creative Ways to Repurpose Plastic Grocery Bags

August 12, 2023August 11, 2023 - by Alec Robson

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
sports drink
Green Living

Ditching Single-Use Plastics: Alternatives for a Greener Planet

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 - by Alec Robson

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

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