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San Francisco Becomes First City To Ban The Sale Of Plastic Bottles – Check Out The Healthy World
Posted on November 13, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralBy Amanda Froelich Plastic pollution is one of the greatest burdens to the environment. Believe it or not, enough plastic is discarded every year to circle the globe four times. Even worse, it is estimated that 50% of the plastic on this planet is used only...
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The faces of South Australia’s cash for cans
Posted on October 31, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralIn Adelaide, Joan collects bottles and cans, earning $50 a week to supplement her pension, so she has a little extra for coffee, cigarettes and giving to charity. Source: The faces of South Australia's cash for cans Diane: "So I...
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Can, bottle, bag litter fight ready to ramp up – Australia
Posted on October 31, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralDrinking container deposit scheme headed for NSW but Victorians warned they will be penalised if they seek refunds Source: Can, bottle, bag litter fight ready to ramp up Refunds will be offered on drink containers between 150ml and three litres but not for most milk...
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Bill to ban local regulation of plastic bags set to advance
Posted on September 21, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsEfforts to rid Michigan communities of plastic shopping bags would be banned under a bill set to advance in the Republican-led Legislature. Source: Bill to ban local regulation of plastic bags set to advance Efforts to rid Michigan communities of...
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Folly poised to be first to ban polystyrene coolers, cups from beach – USA
Posted on September 6, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsFOLLY BEACH — This city is poised to become the state’s first seaside community to ban polystyrene coolers and food-and-beverage containers, balloons and plastic bags from its sandy shores. Source: Folly poised to be first to ban polystyrene coolers, cups...
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Bourne Board Of Health Still Not In Favor Of Plastic Bag Ban – USA
Posted on August 21, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralBoard takes all or nothing approach to proposed ban Source: Bourne Board Of Health Still Not In Favor Of Plastic Bag Ban However, they were more adamant in their position that they should not ban just the two-handled bags, but all...
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Zilch micro-bin trial – Neat Streets
Posted on July 19, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralSource: Zilch micro-bin trial - Neat Streets Since their installation there has been a reduction of approximately 80% in the number of cigarette butts on the ground within 3m of the micro-bins. The bins are emptied twice-daily by the...
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Plastic bottles are decimating ocean life – Ireland
Posted on July 15, 2016 by DrRossH in GeneralBACK TO Ireland to a countryside every bit as lush and lovely as Czech, and a sea as blue as the Med, in the Balearics, if not as warm. Source: Plastic bottles are decimating ocean life Some 13bn single-use plastic...
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State Senate approves bill to block NYC’s plastic bag tax
Posted on June 9, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsNearly a month after the New York City Council voted to approve a tax on plastic and paper shopping bags, the New York State Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that prevents cities all across the state from doing...
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No Bags, Thanks! – Australia
Posted on June 6, 2016 by DrRossH in General, Plastic Limiting RegulationsSource: No Bags, Thanks! - Features - The Lab - Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Gateway to Science An older article but still just as valid today. It also brings out the point that no voluntary action or education has worked to...
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