Throw your takeout meal container in the compost when you’re done, thanks to SupraPulp’s plant-fiber packaging.
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Plastic Free Florida launches their new website
Plastic Free Florida has announced the launching of their new website. Click through for link to website.
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Americans May Add Five Times More Plastic to the Oceans Than Thought
The United States is using more plastic than ever, and waste exported for recycling is often mishandled, according to a new study.
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What NOT to Put in the Bin
Ever wondered if that greasy paper plate could go in your recycling bin? Or would it really be a big deal if you threw in just one plastic bag? It may seem simple to determine what doesn’t go in a recycling bin based on an item’s labels or whether or not it shows a recycling symbol. Unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward.
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City of Hollywood unanimously passes ordinance prohibiting use of polystyrene and single-use plastic food-service products by city vendors
10-23-2020 - Today, the city of Hollywood took action to reduce plastic pollution by unanimously passing an ordinance prohibiting the use of polystyrene and single-use plastic food-service products by city vendors, as well as the use of these plastic products on city property.
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Scientists Found A New Way To Break Down the Most Common Plastic
The petrochemical industry produces more than 88 million tons of polyethylene, making it the most common plastic in the world. Scientists have found a new way to upcycle it, according to a study published in Science on Thursday. It could help deal with the growing plastic pollution crisis.
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Legislative Highlights – Protecting Biscayne Bay
Legislative Highlights - Commissioner Russell: Biscayne Bay is in trouble, as evidenced by this summer's massive fish kill, algae blooms the previous year, and the die off of sea grasses over several years. The City of Miami is taking the issue seriously. Biscayne Bay is the lifeblood of our economy and quality of life. We cannot let hurting the bay be just a cost of doing business.
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Biscayne Bay Marine Health Summit – The Action Summit Interim Report
Two years ago, close to 50 local concerned Biscayne Bay lovers and activists, representing environmental NGOs, government entities, private businesses and educational institutions, joined forces and, together, implemented the Inaugural Biscayne Bay Marine Health Summit. The purpose of that Summit was to initiate discussions regarding the ongoing challenges the Bay was experiencing. A summary of the pollution and what solution steps are being taken Is forthcoming.
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Popular bottled water brands contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ Consumer Reports finds
Americans drink more bottled water than coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks or any other beverage — billions of gallons a year in all, according to industry statistics.
That impressive thirst has drawn scrutiny about what’s in the bottle.
Consumer Reports recently tested 47 bottled waters — including 35 noncarbonated and 12 carbonated options — and found levels of “toxic PFAS chemicals” in several popular brands that were above a limit recommended by some experts.
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Skip the Plastic Wrap. 5 Chic, Reusable Food-Storage Alternatives
YOU’VE SPENT a lot of time in the kitchen the last seven months, cooking more and storing more—from leftover lasagna to the hunk of extra mozzarella it didn’t call for. Most likely you reflexively used what’s known in the waste-management world as plastic film—Glad wraps, Hefty Baggies, shopping and produce bags from the grocery store—very little of which gets salvaged.
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