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US to support global goal to cut plastic production

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Biden admin will ban federal government using plastic cutlery to combat climate change

The Biden administration has announced a plan to target plastic pollution, with a particular focus on “phasing out” single-use plastics such as kitchen cutlery, cups and straws across federal departments and agencies. President Biden issued an order in July targeting the “climate crisis,” calling for an “all-out response” from all federal agencies. “The President has […]

Biden administration will ban federal government using plastic cutlery to combat climate change

The Biden administration has announced a plan to target plastic pollution, with a particular focus on “phasing out” single-use plastics such as kitchen cutlery, cups and straws across federal departments and agencies. President Biden issued an order in July targeting the “climate crisis,” calling for an “all-out response” from all federal agencies. “The President has […]

Kamala Harris Wanted to Ban Plastic Straws in 2020

“I think we should ban plastic straws,” Vice President Kamala Harris said during the 2020 presidential campaign, highlighting her record as the most left-leaning senator in 2019. GovTrack’s scorecard ranked Harris as the most liberal senator of 2019, further to the left than socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). “Yes, I’m a radical,” Harris acknowledged at […]

White House seeks end to government purchase of single-use plastic by 2035

The White House announced Friday that it has set a goal to end federal purchases of single-use plastics by 2035. The Biden administration will work to phase out federal purchases of such plastics for food service operations, events and packaging by 2027, it added. “Plastic production and waste has doubled over the past 20 years, […]