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 […]
Miami-Dade County houses world-class universities, ports, and national parks. It boasts a long stretch of stunning coastline marked by sparkling aquamarine water and beaches that millions of tourists visit annually. However, plastic pollution in urban areas affects the health of people and animals and disrupts the county’s natural beauty. Learn about the plastic regulations that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Biobased products are becoming preferred as the world turns away from all things petroleum-based. As consumers and businesses look for more sustainable alternatives to items usually made from plastic, USDA-identified biobased products exist in 139 categories of goods—except for food, fuel, and feed.
Per- and polyfluorinated substances, also known as PFAS, are found in many everyday household products, including furniture, clothing, non-stick cooking utensils and pans, food packaging, adhesives, electrical wire insulation, and more.
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. These days, it’s top of mind for investors and consumers alike. People today will go out of their way to identify sustainable companies, and most are willing to pay more for their products.
Historic legislation passed last year in California banning all single-use and non-sustainable packaging. The law is designed to cut plastic use, improve California’s recycling system, and shift the waste burden back onto the packaging industry.