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From pesticides to fossil fuels, it takes a lot of resources to make a T-shirt.
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Every 15.5 hours, Americans throw out enough plastic to fill the AT&T Stadium - the largest NFL stadium in the country.
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The world already has more plastic than it needs, wants or can handle. And the world is starting to push back.
The power of a nickel: Bottle bills and producer responsibility
Container deposit laws fund recycling programs at the point of purchase – a surprisingly powerful idea about to have its moment.
A clamshell in the forest: Why we need public policy to address the plastics problem
Plastic waste sits in landfills, cities, and forests. It breaks down into microplastics that fill the ocean, accumulate in wildlife, and cause health problems in humans. If we can implement some key policies, we can reshape our single-use economy into a circular one; reduce waste, protect the environment, and live healthier lives.
The fracking industry lobbied for bailouts from Congress. They’re already being subsidized by states.
A huge petrochemical plant is receiving $1.6 billion worth of subsidies from Pennsylvania. Does plastic manufacturing and fracking deserve that kind of support?
No plastic, no problem: Advice for the first week of New York’s bag ban
This week, New York ditches single-use plastic bags. Congrats! You won’t miss them (much) – here’s some advice from Frontier Group.