Governor Northam signs single-use plastic ban
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed an executive order banning single-use plastics at state agencies to help decrease pollution. One advocacy worker says this action may cause more harm than good. “Alternatives to single-use plastics aren’t always environmentally advantageous. They’re not always better for the environment, in comparison to single-use plastic items,” said North American Affairs […]
Is Now The Time For A War On Plastic?
On Wednesday, the international consumer advocacy group Consumer Choice Center released a policy paper detailing the war on plastic, federal and state efforts at mitigating plastic waste, and potential legislative steps to better protect our environment. In Deconstructing The War On Plastic the authors evaluate the issue of plastic waste in the United States including that of single-use plastics […]
Europe Shouldn’t Follow Congress’ War on Plastic
Europe should steer clear of these heavy handed, and counterproductive initiatives… At the Federal level in the United States, Congress has declared a war on plastics, specifically with the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act and the CLEAN Future Act. Their goal is to ultimately reduce the amount of plastic waste that the US produces, […]
‘Break Free’ Bill Will Do More Harm Than Good to the Environment
Everyone knows that plastic waste is a problem, and America’s record on recycling isn’t great. Less than 9% of all plastic waste is recycled, which unfortunately means that the bulk of that waste is left to sit in landfills taking decades to decompose, or worse, dumped into the environment. Plastic waste is a serious problem, but two […]
L’audace piano climatico di BIDEN non dovrebbe vietare la plastica
Riteniamo interessante riportare l’analisi che David Clement, del Consumer Choice Center per il Nord America, fa dei primi passi di Biden sul fronte della politica climatica e delle probabili decisioni sulla plastica. Il presidente Biden ha subito riaffermato l’adesione degli Stati Uniti all’accordo di Parigi sul clima confermando le aspettative che vedono nella nuova amministrazione […]
DelVal Communities Sue for Right to Ban Plastic Bags. But What Does the Science Say?
Earlier this month, a handful of Delaware Valley communities sued the state over their right to choose to ban the sale and use of plastic shopping bags. The issue raises questions about local authority vs. state power, one that got tangled up in the public policy over handling the threat of COVID-19. Interestingly the question […]
Biden’s Bold Climate Plan Shouldn’t Ban Plastics
As expected, the Biden administration was just a few days old and had already exercised the power of the pen. On day one, President Biden issued 17 executive actions on issues ranging from COVID19 relief to immigration reform. Chief among those were actions on climate policy, set to be a cornerstone of the Biden agenda. […]
The Marlins Park Saga, Illegal Fishing, And Are Plastic Bans Good For The Environment?
Miami’s tough relationship with the Miami Marlins. Why illegal fishing is having devastating effects on marine life. Do plastic bans actually work in favor of the environment? The Marlins Park Saga If you’ve lived in Miami at some point in the past decade or two, you’re probably familiar with the controversy surrounding Marlins Park. Essentially, […]
Yahoo: Banning single-use plastics won’t solve Florida’s pollution problem. Chemical recycling will.
In early January, Democratic Florida lawmakers Linda Stewart and Mike Grieco introduced a bill to greenlight local plastic bans, previously prohibited by state statute. While the desire to keep plastic waste out of the environment is understandable, the fact is that plastic bans often do more harm for the environment than good. Banning single-use plastic products can be […]
Banning single-use plastics won’t solve Florida’s pollution problem. Chemical recycling will
In early January, Democratic Florida lawmakers Linda Stewart and Mike Grieco introduced a bill to greenlight local plastic bans, previously prohibited by state statute. While the desire to keep plastic waste out of the environment is understandable, the fact is that plastic bans often do more harm for the environment than good. Banning single-use plastic products can be […]
Philadelphia should reverse its plastic bag ban
Philadelphia’s pending ban on disposable plastic bags won’t just annoy consumers — it will actually hurt the environment. Alternatives to plastics have a much bigger eco-footprint. The city of Philadelphia has officially paused its plastic bag ban, which will now be phased in over the next year and enforced by city officials in April of […]
Le Québec peut être un leader du plastique sans Trudeau
Au cours de la pandémie, le plastique est devenu un mal nécessaire pour répondre aux contraintes sanitaires. Qu’il s’agisse de l’équipement de protection individuelle, des boîtes de repas à emporter ou encore des cloisons en plexiglas dressées afin de protéger les clients au restaurant, il est devenu omniprésent. L’ubiquité de cette matière n’est pas nouvelle, […]
