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California’s Plastic Bag Ban Produced More Plastic Bag Waste

California’s ban on thin plastic shopping bags in 2014 has actually increased, rather than reduced, the amount of plastic bag waste. The Wall Street Journal. Breitbart News reported on the fight over plastic bag bans, which were first implemented in states across the U.S. in 2014, and noted that the bans were a regressive tax […]

Lego-like construction blocks made from plastic waste can stand up to nature’s fury

In a world struggling with the effects of climate change and natural disasters, innovative solutions are emerging to address urgent housing needs. One such solution comes from Finland, where a company called Block Solutions is revolutionizing the construction industry by using plastic waste to create interlocking Lego-like blocks. Let’s take a closer look at how […]

US to support global goal to cut plastic production

Welcome to the Hill’s Energy and Environment Newsletter {beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text   Missouri judge strikes down anti-ESG rule A federal judge has struck down a Missouri rule aimed at limiting the influence that environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies can have on investment advice. Full text   Inspector General […]

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 […]