If we are going to reduce the plastic in our oceans, we need to address “Ocean Bound Plastic.” This ECO WATCH guide to ocean plastics…
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Are Truly Biodegradeable Plastics Now a Reality?
According to new research from scientists at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the answer is yes. “Most plastics advertised as “biodegradable” aren’t all…
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Plastic Pollution is a Producer Problem
And it’s time to start holding the companies that profit from plastic waste, despite being the source of the problem, accountable. There is plenty of…
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8 Actions Proposed by #PlasticFreePresident Campaign
It’s time to stop blaming consumers and start addressing the #plasticproblem at its source. The #PlasticFreePresident campaign outlines 8 simple but powerful steps President-elect Biden…
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Study: Infant formula is full of microplastics
A recent study shows what should come as no surprise. We need to go all in on alternatives to plastic. New research has shown that…
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Exporting our Plastic Pollution is Not OK
Sending our plastic pollution to Africa is not an acceptable solution to our national fossil fuel and plastics crisis. This is an environmental justice issue…
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