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Communities / Government

Easttown Board of Supervisors Passes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 - by MyChesCo

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.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

HCI Equity Partners-Backed AmerCareRoyal Acquires Ross & Wallace Paper Products, Inc.

December 25, 2021December 20, 2021 - by MyChesCo

EXTON, PA — AmerCareRoyal, backed by HCI Equity Partners, announced it recently acquired Ross & Wallace Paper Products, Inc. AmerCareRoyal is a leading supplier of disposable foodservice supplies, gloves and …

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Government / West Chester

West Chester’s Single-Use Plastic Ordinance Enforcement Begins January 1st

December 13, 2021December 12, 2021 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Borough of West Chester is reminding businesses and residents that the enforcement of its single-use plastic ordinance will begin on January 1, 2022.

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Regional

Philadelphia Prepares for Implementation of Plastic Bag Ban

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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Single-use Plastic Laws
Pennsylvania

An End to Pennsylvania’s Preemption on Local Single-use Plastic Laws?

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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Regional

Philly Prepares for Implementation of Plastic Bag Ban

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 - by MyChesCo

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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Plastic Pollution
Special Feature

Is Your Supermarket Doing Enough to Address the Plastic Pollution Crisis?

May 14, 2021May 11, 2021 - by StatePoint

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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Making an Environmental Impact
Special Feature

Making an Environmental Impact

May 12, 2021May 10, 2021 - by Family Features

As part of an effort to positively impact environmental change, many consumers care about the effect their shopping decisions may have on the world around them.

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Editorial

West Chester’s Single-use Straw and Bag Ban Is Worthless Virtue Signaling

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019 - by Editorial Board

West Chester Borough has joined a growing list of locations where single-use plastic items have been banned. While this may seem like an important action to some, banning single-use straws …

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