Tag: use biodegradable products
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Maryland Becomes 1st State to Ban Styrofoam Takeout Boxes
Last week, Maryland became the first state in the USA to ban the use of styrofoam takeout containers. The law went into effect on October 1, 2020, and was first approved during the 2019 state legislative session. The ban includes items such as carryout containers, trays, plates, and cups. It will affect food service as…
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NEWS: Environmentalists Sound Alarm on Plastic Pollution Growth – When Is Enough Enough?
A new study by ecologists at the University of Toronto is out–and they are sounding the alarm! Plastic pollution is disrupting ecosystems, especially in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. The study published in September of 2020, and scientists note the following about the massive clean-up effort that will be required: “The cleanup alone would require…