Federal Bill Seeks to Make Companies Responsible for Plastic Waste

Recycle that plastic bottle. Drink from a reusable water bottle. Stop eating from foam takeout containers. Solutions to the plastic waste problem are often described in terms of what consumers can do to help. But federal legislation, set to be introduced by two Democrats in Congress on Tuesday, would shift responsibility to the industries producing the plastic encircling the globe.

Amazon under fire for new packaging that cannot be recycled - Use of plastic envelopes branded a ‘major step backwards’ in fight against pollution

Just a reminder that much of the US doesn’t even recycle anymore because China won’t accept our refuse. And Americans suck at recycling.

War on plastics: Hawaii, New Jersey propose toughest bans in the country

WESTAMPTON, N.J. -- Legislators in Hawaii and New Jersey are considering the toughest statewide plastic and Styrofoam bans in the country, in moves that could usher in a wave of anti-plastic legislation. New Jersey’s proposed law would ban Styrofoam beverage and food containers, plastic bags and plastic straws from all retailers and restaurants in the state.

Momentum for Change

Did you know that most plastic packaging is only used once? Up to 95% of the value of the material - worth up to $120bn annually - is quite literally thrown away!

Weekly shop!

I managed quite a good shop this week from Morrison’s (and a quick stop at Aldi for ACV- they have terrible packaging so it was a very quick stop)

22 Big Companies That Are Getting Rid of Plastic for Good

In an effort to cut back and reduce their massive carbon footprints, big companies are doing away with single-use items (including straws and bags), enacting sustainability initiatives—and already making an impact. In celebration of Earth Day, here’s a rundown of those companies leading the charge against plastic.

Federal Bill Seeks to Make Companies Responsible for Plastic Waste

Recycle that plastic bottle. Drink from a reusable water bottle. Stop eating from foam takeout containers. Solutions to the plastic waste problem are often described in terms of what consumers can do to help. But federal legislation, set to be introduced by two Democrats in Congress on Tuesday, would shift responsibility to the industries producing the plastic encircling the globe.

The Last Straw? China Tries to Trash Single-Use Plastic

BEIJING—China will introduce new measures to aggressively cut back on its use of plastic, its first such move in more than a decade as booming e-commerce and food deliveries dramatically increase the country’s production of plastic waste.