How you can help move our government beyond single-use plastic
One of the simplest, most effective ways our institutions can curb plastic pollution is to lead by example.
Beyond plastic
America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
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Biden administration commits to removing single-use plastic from national parks
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10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
Did you know?
In 2015, Americans landfilled or incinerated over 50 million tons of compostable waste. That is enough to fill a line of fully-loaded 18-wheelers, stretching from New York City to Los Angeles ten times.
What We're Doing
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
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PIRG outlines 10 steps Whole Foods can take right now to move beyond plastic
New Jersey Governor signs recycled content bill into law
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law on Tuesday that increases the recycled content of plastics and other products.
10 steps Whole Foods can immediately take to reduce single-use plastic
The national chain prides itself on being a green grocer, but in reality, their promises fall short. Here are 10 steps that Whole Foods should take – many of which have already been taken by other retailers – to be more sustainable and ultimately be an industry leader once again.
Here’s why part one of the EPA’s National Recycling Strategy doesn’t go far enough
