Each year, the average American ingests more than 70,000 microplastics in their drinking water supply. [4] These plastics originate from multiple sources, but are mostly linked to littering, stormwater runoff, and poor wastewater management in treatment facilities. The US passed … Read More
We haven’t bought a new bottle of dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher soap/detergent, or kitchen multi-purpose spray for our house in all of 2023. It’s a fact. And no, we still wash our hands, clean the kitchen counters, use a … Read More
By the year 2050, there will be more plastic by weight in the ocean than fish. 44% of ocean plastics are linked to takeout food. Greenhouse gas emissions from the plastic production, use, and disposal threaten the ability of the … Read More
Americans love the convenience of take out meals, and food establishments rely on them for revenue. It would seem like a win for all, except that it generates a great deal of single-use plastic waste. With the damage single-use plastics … Read More
Plastic Free July is an annual event that began in Western Australia in 2011 and has spread across the globe. It aims to raise awareness of the amount of plastic in our lives by encouraging people to reduce their reliance … Read More
Plastic pollution impacts the not only the environment but also our health and wellbeing. Because companies do not have to pay for the cost of these impacts, plastics are often the cheapest options on the store shelf. As consumers, we … Read More
The following 10 facts shed light on how plastic is proving dangerous to human health. To learn more about the threat and impact of plastic pollution and get tips to reduce your plastic consumption, download our Plastic Pollution Primer and … Read More
Today, the Massachusetts State House Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy (TUE) were holding hearings on two important bills that will influence the state’s solid waste policy. We need you to send in written testimony in support of the … Read More
The City of Newton is seeking volunteers to assist with affixing informational stickers onto the green curbside recycling carts in Newton’s neighborhoods. Volunteers with an interest in recycling education and waste reduction are invited to fill in an application. Applicants … Read More
Refusing and reducing plastics in our lives should be our first priority, but plastics are not always easy to avoid. Certain plastics can be recycled and those items should be placed in our green recycling carts, not in the trash. … Read More
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