Newsom Signs Bill Banning Single-use Propane Cylinders for Camping
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill this week banning 1-pound disposable propane cylinders. That means only more expensive reusable cylinders will be available in the state. of san francisco chronicle reported: The dark green color used in camp stoves comes after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday requiring all one-pound cylinders sold […]
Newsom Bans Plastic Bags in California Stores, After 10-Year Single-use Plastic Bag Ban Fails
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law a bill on Sunday banning plastic bags in grocery stores, following evidence that the state's decade-old ban on single-use plastic bags has exacerbated plastic pollution. Governor Newsom's office capped the news with a press release on Sunday, but did not specify that the bill was a plastic […]
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, […]
New bill would block NYC from buying single-use water bottles
Lefty Paul’s group is trying to throw cold water on New York City’s drinking habits. Under a new law, New York City government agencies will be prohibited from purchasing water in single-use plastic bottles for their more than 330,000 employees. law It was co-sponsored by City Councilman Eric Bottcher (D-Manhattan) and co-sponsored by Jumaane Williams […]