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York first Maine town to ban single-use plastics: Here's when ordinance goes into effect
Portsmouth Herald via Yahoo News· 17 hours ago“I’m not saying it’s going to happen in six months,” Simon said, “But I think in the future, we will...
California leaders approve plastic bag ban after waste increase from earlier ban
The Center Square· 1 day agoCalifornia’s single-use plastic shopping bag ban went into effect in 2016, but plastic bag waste...
Ban on most single-use plastics in effect when Fredericton night market opens for season
CBC via Yahoo News· 2 days agoA popular outdoor market in Fredericton will be largely ditchingplastics when it opens for the...
California wants to ban reusable grocery bags
Newsweek· 10 hours agoOn May 21 AB 2236 passed the State Assembly with 51 votes in favor and seven against, while SB 1053 was approved by the State Senate in a 31-7 vote....
The Push to Control Plastic Waste in New York: What to Know
New York Times· 4 days agoAs plastic continues to fill landfills and oceans, city and state leaders are backing state...
California Lawmakers Approve Ban of Reusable Plastic Bags
Progressive Grocer· 2 days agoTwo bills banning reusable plastic grocery bags have been passed by legislators in California....
Advocates tell Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins 'People over plastic' as session winds down
Gannett via AOL· 3 days ago“So far, all I've heard is a bunch of complaints with no offer of any alternative solution aside...
Arcos Dorados makes changes to McDonald’s bags, hamburger wrappers
Packaging Gateway via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoThe adoption of JANUS by Arcos Dorados will replace the existing coating standard, offering a...
Most EPS Foam Containers Banned From Sale and Distribution in WA Starting June 1
Skanner· 11 hours agoTo-go boxes and other food service items will be changing starting this summer. Beginning June 1, restaurants, businesses, organizations or other institutions will no longer be able to provide ...
A Deadline Approaches on a Campaign Against Plastic Waste
New York Times· 3 days agoThe New York State Legislature is reviewing a bill that could reduce the state’s use of plastic...