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A Report Calls Chemical Recycling a ‘Dangerous Deception’—and a Former Plastic Lobbyist Agrees
Gizmodo via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThis story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As...
The 1 Crucial Step You May Be Forgetting When Recycling Water Bottles
HuffPost Life via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn many places, it's recommended to keep plastic bottle caps on when recycling. Recycling plastic...
Pipe manufacturers blast report that claimed PVC pipes are risky for drinking water
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding...
After overshadowing climate talks, the myth of ‘circularity’ looms over the UN plastics treaty
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoDelegates from 191 countries meet once again this month for the UN plastics treaty talks in Ottawa,...
Advanced recycling: Plastic crisis solution or distraction?
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe plastics industry says there is a way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the...
“We can do it”: Congress urged to pass legislation to help reduce plastic waste
WFTV via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCongress is now looking into ways to cut down on harmful plastic waste. According to the National...
Recycling groups say the enemy is plastic. Will NY lawmakers act to combat waste 'crisis'?
Lohud | The Journal News via Yahoo News· 1 month agoEnvironmental advocates are pressing New York lawmakers to confront the villain they say is behind...
We use 194 billion prescription bottles each year, and most get thrown away — this company wants to...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 5 months agoIs your medicine cabinet full of single-use plastic? Unfortunately, what’s good for our health isn’t...
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoIt’s a beloved century-old Carnival season tradition in New Orleans — masked riders on lavish floats...
What Would a Better Plastics Industry Look Like?
The New Republic via Yahoo News· 3 months agoNew York is one of a few states trying to cut through the industry’s decades of misinformation. But more sustainable plastic probably just means less...