6 Convenient Ways To Minimize Your Plastic Consumption
Plastic is one of the most polluting substances in the world. However, it's hard to completely avoid this material. Continue reading
City Council Votes To Severely Restrict Plastic Straw Use In NYC Restaurants/Bars/Food Stores
The City Council overwhelmingly passed Council Member Helen Rosenthal's legislation today which will dramatically limit the use of plastic.Continue reading
How Does Plastic Get Recycled From Harlem To Hollywood?
In 2015 34.5 million tons of plastic was disposed of, comprising 13% of all municipal solid waste (MSW) in the United States. However, only 3.14 million tons of plastics were recycled in 2015. Continue reading
Plastic Teabags Found To Leave Behind Plastic
Being more eco-friendly and reducing plastic pollution has become popular among companies and corporations, but researchers from the American Chemical Society say that one industry is going in the opposite direction -- and it could be hurting consumers’ health.Continue reading
Ways To Get Plastic Out Of Your Harlem Life (Video)
One Green Planet reports that plastic is the go-to synthetic material for manufacturing. If you need a container, a cookie, or a colander, it will generally be made out of plastic from Harlem to Harare, but it doesn’t have to be. Continue reading
With Plastic Bags Banned, NYC Eyes Charge For Paper Ones From Harlem To Hollis
Instead of paper or plastic, New Yorkers from Harlem to Hollis could soon face a different choice at the checkout line: Pay or bring your own reports Patch.
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