It is officially Plastic Free July! As a part of the global movement to limit the use of single-use plastics, we wanted to highlight a California policy measure that is intended to continue to reduce our reliance on these unnecessarily wasteful and harmful products. In 2014, Save The Bay helped to pass the original plastic bag ban. Ten years later, we are hopeful that another set of bills (AB 2236/SB 1053) will close loopholes in the original law and enforce its initial intent. These bills would ban grocery and some retail stores from providing any kind of plastic film bags, including currently exempted thicker plastic bags which are a significant source of waste in California. Plastics, from production to disposal, are incredible harmful to the environment and human health. We hope to show strong support for this bill from the Bay Area and help to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics. You can read more about the bill here: https://lnkd.in/gxXhfeRy
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The next stage single-use plastics ban arrives on 1 March. The next stage of WA’s single-use plastics ban comes into effect on 1 March. See the list of items that will be included in the ban, including coffee cups and all disposable plastic cup lids, and read the SBDC's tips on how to prepare your business for this change. https://lnkd.in/guAkigmg
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📰 California advances the bill to strengthen the statewide ban on plastic shopping bags! On Tuesday, the state Senate and Assembly passed identical bills seeking to close the loophole allowing shoppers to purchase thicker plastic bags that are currently authorized to be provided for a fee. According to CALPIRG (California Public Interest Research Group), Californians generated an all-time high of plastic bag waste in 2021, which was the last recorded year. Despite the state banning plastic bags originally in 2014, the implications of the alternatives currently provided have proven the need to close this gap in the law in the interest of our environmental and public health. Now, the other legislative house must approve each bill, which must then be signed by the governor. If passed, these thicker plastic film bags will be banned in the state entirely! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gPpiRV5g
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Government to ban single-use plastic cutlery On average, each person in England uses 18 single-use plastic plates and 37 single-use plastic items of cutlery every year, according to government figures. Ministers are also hoping to introduce measures under its Environment Bill to tackle plastic pollution - such as a deposit return scheme on plastic bottles to encourage recycling and a plastic packaging tax - but this new plan would be an additional tool.
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Starting July 15, 2024, British Columbia has implemented new regulations as part of the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan to reduce single-use plastic waste and protect the environment. These changes mark a significant step towards a cleaner, more sustainable future for all residents. Key Changes: - Plastic Shopping Bags: No longer offered at stores. - Oxo-Degradable Plastics: Banned, including packaging and single-use products that break down into harmful microplastics. - Single-Use Plastics: Phase-out of utensils, food-service accessories, and packaging materials. Phasing out single-use items is part of the broader effort to transition to durable and reusable products, reducing the estimated 340,000 tonnes of plastic waste disposed of in B.C. in 2019. Upcoming Bans: - July 1, 2028: PVC film wrap. - July 1, 2030: Polystyrene foam trays. These regulations are designed to support B.C.’s efforts to prevent plastic waste, keep harmful plastics out of landfills, and extend the life of consumer products. Follow Global Regulatory Insights for updates on environmental policies and practices. #Sustainability #PlasticWaste #CleanBC #EnvironmentalProtection #RegulatoryUpdate #GRI
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♻️ Who would have thought that plastic could be sustainable? At first glance, our PVC products might not seem very eco-friendly, but they’re actually… 🔁 100% Recyclable! If you’ve already checked out our infographic below, you’ll see that we use a range of 100% recyclable materials, including: 📦 Cardboard packaging ✅ Eco Shrink wrap 🚪 Every component for our K150 Polyethylene Food Hygiene Doors 🚪 Most components from our K550 Impact Crash Doors ✅ Every Kenfield PVC strip product To add to our green credentials, all our PVC is REACH compliant, free from phthalates and UV stabilised, ensuring a long eco-friendly service life with reduced yellowing - minimising the need for replacements.
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What's New to The Street... Coke’s new attached bottle caps are hitting soda drinkers in the face! Some European consumers are frustrated by this packaging change aimed at complying with EU plastic recycling regulations. 🥤😅 Have you experienced this issue? What are your thoughts? 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #CocaCola #Sustainability #PackagingProblems #businessnews #business #news #newtothestreet
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What's New to The Street... Coke’s new attached bottle caps are hitting soda drinkers in the face! Some European consumers are frustrated by this packaging change aimed at complying with EU plastic recycling regulations. 🥤😅 Have you experienced this issue? What are your thoughts? 👉🏻Follow New To The Street for more! #CocaCola #Sustainability #PackagingProblems #businessnews #business #news #newtothestreet
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Five countries that banned plastic bags you should know
Five countries that banned plastic bags you should know - The Nation Newspaper
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Today, I bought a tetrapack of cold coffee. It was nice to see that it came with a paper straw, but the disappointment hit when I realized the paper straw was wrapped in plastic. It made me question the purpose of using a paper straw when it still contributes to plastic waste. It's disheartening to think that despite being aware of the dangers of single-use plastic, we seem unable to take decisive action to ban it. Packed snacks and foods are a major culprit, each adding to the mountain of plastic waste we generate every day. Are we not realizing the harm caused by this incessant use of plastic? What steps is the government taking to tackle this issue? Are there efforts in the food packaging and other industries to find alternatives to plastic? These questions linger, demanding answers and action. Addressing this problem requires a fundamental change in behavior. We need to make it a habit to carry reusable bags and consciously avoid plastic-packed foods whenever possible. Ultimately, it boils down to supply and demand. If we, as consumers, demand alternatives to plastic, businesses will have to respond. Our planet's well-being hangs in the balance, and if we continue to ignore the signs, we're setting up a bleak future for generations to come. #bansingleuseplastic #packagingindustry #behaviouralchange #carryyourownbag #saveearth #saynotopackedfood
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Plastics are Evil!! Ok I know I'm being a little dramatic... But it's for a good reason! Plastics have literally infiltrated all aspects of our lives and environment. And I know you have probably heard, "don't use straws, it saves the turtles" etc etc But there's something even scarier that some people may not know. Microplastics are literally being found in our blood stream. This means our body cannot absorb them and they may potentially be toxic after a certain amount. So what do you do? Avoid plastics! Don't use plastic food containers. Don't use plastic food wrap. Don't use plastic drinking cups. (Yes, this includes your Starbucks) I know it's impossible to stay away from plastics in today's world, but we need to deliberately avoid it when possible. Remember even a 1% effort in doing this every day compounds over enough time. Let's be mindful and keep all those around us informed!
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