May 2016 - Page 2 of 3 - Plastic Waste Solutions
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Plastic: killer of the seas
Posted on May 18, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic & WildlifeWhen researchers examined the stomach contents of 13 sperm whales that washed up on Germany’s North Sea coast this year, they discovered further compelling evidence of how plastic waste plays havoc with the environment both on land and at...
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Boomerang Bags reduce plastic waste in the Illawarra- Australia
Posted on May 18, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic & WildlifeIllawarra young people have discovered a love for sewing and ironing to make Boomerang Bags. Source: Boomerang Bags reduce plastic waste in the Illawarra Why Boomerang Bags need to be made The projections for how much waste will be in the...
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Goodbye Plastics & Non-biodegradable garbage – India
Posted on May 18, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsGoodbye Plastics Source: Goodbye Plastics & Non-biodegradable garbage - The Morung Express The social work was aimed at collecting plastics, bottles, and other non-biodegradable materials in the area of the town, the press release appended by Convenor Nuyi Hoshi, Clean-Green Phek...
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Saving America from Plastic Bags
Posted on May 17, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe advocates taking on a ubiquitous ecological blight. Source: Saving America from Plastic Bags A good discussion on the topic. People still claim it is a tax and will increase the cost of groceries. When will they learn they can take...
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Cafe bans takeaway coffee cup
Posted on May 16, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic Waste NewsDunedin cafe refuses to serve coffee in disposable takeaway coffee cups, with surprising results. Source: Cafe bans takeaway coffee cup Nice one Dunedin. You have realised what 1000's of others have yet to understand. Will others follow?
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Framingham will join towns banning plastic bags | NewBostonPost
Posted on May 16, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsFramingham will join Cambridge, Newton and more than a dozen other Bay State communities in banning plastic bags used by retailers to package goods including groceries starting in January 2018. Source: Framingham will join towns banning plastic bags |...
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NY approves bag fee |
Posted on May 13, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsSource: NY approves bag fee | Hard to believe that educated people like the councillors would make statements like, ''it is a tax' , or 'my constituents can't afford this'. The whole idea of a bag charge it...
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The Amount of Plastic Waste on Earth Is Enough to Wrap the Whole Planet
Posted on May 13, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Waste NewsThere are 5 billion tons of plastic wastes in the world, which according to Paleontologist Jan Zalasiewicz are enough to cover the entire planet. Source: The Amount of Plastic Waste on Earth Is Enough to Wrap the Whole Planet
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Councils welcome Baird’s new container deposit scheme – GovNews
Posted on May 12, 2016 by DrRossH in Plastic Limiting RegulationsNSW councils have welcomed a new container deposit scheme from the Baird government, which will have economic benefits for councils and recycling depots. Source: Councils welcome Baird’s new container deposit scheme - GovNews
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Is 10c drinks charge a good idea?
Posted on May 11, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsA 10 CENT tax on drinks containers could soon be in place across Australia — but will it really change our habits and help clean up the country? Source: Is 10c drinks charge a good idea? Yes it is a great...
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