Tag: plastic bags
New lawsuit claims Ziploc brand products misleading, increases risk of exposure...
Made from polyethylene and polypropylene, research shows that these materials release microplastics when microwaved and frozen "making them fundamentally unfit for microwave and freezer use."
Plastic bag bans prove effective in US, reducing usage by billions
Recent reports by environmental nonprofits indicate a substantial decrease in plastic bag usage due to bans implemented in various states and cities.
Our planet versus plastic bags—a tale of two cities
Americans discard 100 billion plastic bags annually, the equivalent of 12 million barrels of oil.
California becomes first state to ban plastic produce bags
The bill, known as Senate Bill (SB) 1046, stipulates that stores can only provide so-called “precheckout bags” if they are compostable or made from recyclable paper.
China bans single-use plastic straws and shopping bags
China is one of the world's biggest users of single-use plastic and in 2010, produced 60 million tonnes of plastic waste.
Scientists confirm reusable containers safe to use during coronavirus pandemic
"Based on the best available science and guidance from public health professionals, it is clear that reusable systems can be used safely by employing basic hygiene."
China to ban single-use plastics
The Chinese government recently announced a sweeping anti-plastics campaign.
Tell Target to end handing out single-use plastic bags
Tell Target to eliminate plastic bags from its checkout counters.
New York bans single-use plastic bags
New York becomes the second state to ban single-use plastic bags starting in March 2020.
Plastic pollution kills cetaceans: Pounds of plastic found in whales’ stomachs
"Hundreds of thousands of whales, dolphins, seals and turtles are killed by ocean plastic pollution every year, including single-use plastics and abandoned plastic gear from the fishing industry."
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
House progressives demand answers over alleged abuse in US-Ecuador military operation
Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon explain the legal basis for joint US-Ecuador operations after reports alleged civilian sites were bombed and detainees were tortured.
From ICE to Iran, veterans are challenging US militarism
Antiwar veterans are leveraging their unique credibility to oppose the war in Iran, stop ICE and support active duty resisters.
Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile
Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.
The fuel to my revolutionary optimism
As distant as it may seem, I am only two generations removed from the 1948 Catastrophe of Palestine, where over 750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their land, and thousands were massacred.