St. Petersburg, one of the larger cities in Tampa Bay, is surrounded by 244 miles of shoreline and welcomes thousands of tourists every year to enjoy its beautiful beaches and warm weather. Like many other cities in the area, St. Petersburg must actively manage plastic consumption and disposal to help keep plastics out of the […]
Daytona Beach is a popular tourist destination for students and families alike. It also hosts some of the largest motorsports events, including the Daytona 500. Daytona Beach welcomes thousands of tourists every year, and while managing residents’ waste, it also must deal with the influx of waste during peak visiting times. Learn more about Daytona […]
While Orlando is known for its entertainment attractions, including the famed Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, it is also home to over 100 lakes. Keeping single-use plastic out of Orlando’s water is challenging, as this city is Florida’s third-largest metropolitan area and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Learn about […]
Buffalo is the second most populous city in New York State. It is a trade powerhouse surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including Niagara Falls. Like many regions, the city struggles to keep plastic out of the land, rivers, and ocean. Learn more about the city’s plastic regulations. Key Takeaways Here are some key takeaways about […]
Jacksonville is a water wonderland. The city has the longest shoreline in the state, and the St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida, runs through it and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Jacksonville also has the largest urban park system in the country. Like many other cities, Jacksonville struggles with plastic pollution. Learn more […]
Tampa is the third-largest city in Florida. It’s a major business center, and as part of the Tampa Bay Area, it also offers respite to thousands of tourists every year. Tampa Bay has wonderful nature and wildlife areas and is also home to Florida’s official marine mammal—the graceful manatee. Like many other cities, Tampa suffers […]
New York is the fourth most populous state in the United States and home to the most densely populated city in the country. The state borders the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean and is home to beautiful and diverse wilderness. State leaders are taking pains to keep plastic from this populous state out of […]
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 […]