Community Justice Mediation Center
Atlantic City, NJ:
Plastic Bag Ban Bill Heard Monday in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A controversial bill to ban single-use plastic bags in grocery stores and retail outlets was heard Monday by members of the House Environment and Education Committee. HB 1205 would create a statewide ban of single-use plastic bags across the entire state of Washington. Supporters of the controversial bill say this would build on the 27 local plastic bag bans across the state. Director Bruce Speight, Environment Washington, said.
The plastic bag ban is sensible, practical and only the first step
This bill is just the beginning of how we can fight for a cleaner N.J.
9 tips for living with less plastic
Make a difference with these 9 simple tips for living with less plastic, avoiding single-use plastic products will reduce your impact on plastic pollution
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Everyone takes resealable bags for granted, but there’s a lot of R&D behind them.
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When it comes to plastic bag legislation, which type is better for the environment, and which do retailers prefer?
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Millennials Are Embracing This Surprising (and Effective) Budgeting Strategy
