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The Problem of Plastic Straws (And How Each of Us Can Make a Difference)
Posted on December 17, 2017 by DrRossH in General, Plastic StrawsA Q&A with Jackie Nunez, founder of the Last Plastic Straw. Source: The Problem of Plastic Straws (And How Each of Us Can Make a Difference) Can restaurants and businesses save money by serving fewer plastic straws or switching to...
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Kenya plastic bag ban comes into force after years of delays
Posted on August 29, 2017 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsThe ban is seen as one of the world's toughest, with fines of up to $40,000, or four years in prison Source: Kenya plastic bag ban comes into force after years of delays - BBC News Piles of waste plastic bags...
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Nestlé puts a ‘caps on’ recycling message on its bottles – USA
Posted on August 18, 2017 by DrRossH in GeneralThe world's largest bottled water company has started using the How2Recycle label on all the company's half-liter bottles for major brands in the United States. Nestlé Waters North America own several well-known U.S. brands, including Poland Spring, Deer...
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Balloons banned involving council – Australia
Posted on April 28, 2017 by DrRossH in Balloons, GeneralUp to date breaking news and information from around the Echuca Moama region. Source: Riverine Herald Release of balloons at all Federation Council events and on council-owned or managed reserves are now banned, due to the negative impact balloons have on...
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Why balloon releases need to stop
Posted on April 26, 2017 by DrRossH in Balloons, GeneralAll around the world, communities are starting to speak out against the senseless 'mass aerial litter' created by balloons. Source: Why balloon releases need to stop Here in Melbourne Australia our group Beachpatrol picked up 745 balloons or fragments off just...
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Kenya Becomes The Latest African Country To Ban Plastic Bags | Care2 Causes
Posted on March 27, 2017 by DrRossH in GeneralKenya has joined 15 other African countries, and numerous other place worldwide, in banning the manufacture and import of all plastic bags. Source: Kenya Becomes The Latest African Country To Ban Plastic Bags | Care2 Causes Every year, Continue reading this entry →
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New Bio-on plant to produce bioplastic microbeads for cosmetics – Italy
Posted on March 23, 2017 by DrRossH in GeneralSource: New Bio-on plant to produce bioplastic microbeads for cosmetics First plant from new Bio-on Plants production unit will produce Minerv Bio Cosmetics, the 100% bioplastic destined to replace the microbeads in cosmetics that pollute the seas and are now...
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What is the New Plastics Economy Initiative? -UK
Posted on January 30, 2017 by DrRossH in GeneralSource: What is the New Plastics Economy Initiative? Pollution Solutions Online After the publication of a comprehensive report that same month, the New Plastics Economy team set about trying to convince major players in all manner...
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Coca-Cola to roll out ‘twist’ bottles for UK water business
Posted on December 16, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralCoca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched a new ‘twist’ bottle format and label for its Abbey Well Spring Water, which aims to be more environmentally friendly and encourage consumers to recycle more.The new design of bottles, said CCEP, is the...
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8 Way to Use Less Plastic
Posted on December 15, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralUse these tips to reduce your plastic footprint today. Source: 8 Way to Use Less Plastic The plastics I refer to in this article are the superfluous plastics. Those that are created for convenience and financial sake only. In fact, products...
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