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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 — The PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center has launched its latest edition of the Fixed for the Holidays shopping guide, aimed at encouraging consumers to choose refurbished electronics …
PennEnvironment Releases Holiday Guide Promoting Refurbished Electronics Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with The White House, has recently unveiled …
U.S. Government Rolls Out National Strategy to Halve Food Waste by 2030 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a concerted effort to address climate change, food insecurity, and environmental justice, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and …
U.S. Agencies Unveil National Strategy to Cut Food Waste and Boost Recycling 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 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