New York City has been taking measures to prevent large volumes of plastic from ending up in landfills, incinerators, the Hudson River, and the NYC waterfront. Lawmakers first went after Styrofoam, and in 2020, the Big Apple implemented the New York City plastic bag ban, which has successfully reduced the use of plastic retail bags. […]
As the home of the University of Florida, Gainesville is a city full of history and natural beauty. It’s vital to keep cities like Gainesville and their vast green areas free from plastic pollution so their human and animal populations can live in long-term harmony. Learn about some plastic regulations currently in place in the […]
Florida’s coastline is home to many beaches and resorts, drawing millions of tourists annually. Like many places worldwide, it’s suffering from the effects of plastic pollution. Lawmakers passed a statewide preemption bill in 2008 that extinguished local governments’ power to regulate, ban, tax, or limit single-use plastics, which some residents and municipalities have tried to […]
Miami Beach introduced a citywide single-use plastic ban in 2019 to curb rampant plastic pollution, which has been compromising the environment and the health of people and animals in its vicinity for years. The city requires foodservice providers and hotels, amongst others, to look for sustainable alternatives to ensure the continued environmental health and productivity […]
The city of Santa Monica has a longstanding commitment to the environment, and it’s set a goal to achieve zero waste by 2030. It plans to do this through regulations promoting various sustainable methods, including diversion, composting, and recycling. Why Plastic Regulations Are Necessary Single-use plastics pose dangers to our health and the ecosystems we […]
The city of Los Angeles and the wider LA county have been trying to fight an ongoing battle against single-use plastics by implementing various ordinances to curb consumption and promote a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility among residents. These regulations help control plastic waste and encourage businesses to use more sustainable long-term options. The […]
Today, all kinds of alternatives to conventional plastics are popping up in attempts to mitigate pollution, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and create a more positive impact on the planet overall. One standout alternative is plastic made from plants, known in the industry as bioplastics. These organic plastics are derived from natural resources, giving them several […]
Of the 40 million tons of plastic waste produced in the US in 2021, 85% ended up in landfills. The situation is now at a dire juncture, as plastic is polluting our oceans, land, and even showing up in human blood and the food we eat.
Plastic is quite possibly the scourge of the modern age, a dark legacy we’ll be hard-pressed to put behind us for generations to come. It is difficult and costly to recycle due to the many types of plastic in circulation and the need for multiple systems to collect, transport, sort, degrease, and sanitize each one.