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San Diego County is on the brink of a major transformation, one that could reshape its rural San Diego landscape and address the pressing housing crisis.
California is taking significant strides toward enhancing its recycling infrastructure with the introduction of over 250 new recycling sites across 30 counties.
A team of MIT researchers suggests that a nationwide bottle deposit program could significantly improve these rates, but such a program would need to be carefully designed to ensure its effectiveness.
Learning how to identify recyclable plastics is important if you want to do your part for the environment. Proper recycling practices ensure that more plastics are recycled rather than ending up in landfills or oceans.
None of the 225 companies with over $1 billion in annual revenue are doing enough to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastics in their products. This finding on plastic reduction highlights the urgent need for substantial action from these corporations to combat plastic pollution.
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Advancing Plastics Sustainability
During the "Recycling's Role in a Sustainable Future" session held on March 7 in National Harbor, Maryland, transparency, public trust, and standardization emerged as central themes in the journey towards advancing plastics sustainability.
Recycling in China and Highlights from the ISRI Convention
This year's ISRI convention underscored two pivotal global issues within the recycling sector: the evolving landscape of recycling in China and the ongoing efforts to improve shipping protocols.
Unlocking Urban Circularity
In a groundbreaking Urban Circularity study funded by The Circulate Initiative, the Resilient Cities Network, and Ocean Conservancy, researchers have delved into the unique materials management approaches adopted by cities situated in ocean plastic hot spots.
The Global Digital Landscape of Section 230
However, the Internet is global and similar issues regarding online content and consumer protection are not unique to the United States.
Section 230 in Action: Real-World Examples of Its Impact on Consumers
Let's identify real-world examples of how Section 230 in action has shaped the Internet and directly impacted consumers.
Reynolds Consumer Products Pays Hefty Price
The recent legal battles surrounding Reynolds Consumer Products serve as a stark reminder of how marketing language can lead us astray, particularly in the case of items that are far from recyclable.
The Ongoing Debate Over Section 230 and Its Potential Reforms
The evolution of online commerce has sparked an ongoing debate about Section 230's efficacy and unintended consequences.
Do You Now How Section 230 Hurts Consumers?
Do you know how Section 230 hurts consumers? As we continue our series of articles to inform consumers of what Section 230 is and how it affects their online shopping experience.
Understanding Section 230 – What is it and Why Does it Matter to You?
To understand Section 230, imagine the internet as a vast town square where people can gather and have conversations.
Shein Navigates Forced Labor Claims and Geopolitical Challenges
As Shein, the fast-fashion giant with a reported valuation of $66 billion, eyes a potential public offering, it finds itself at a crossroads marred by allegations of forced labor in its supply chain and a complicated geopolitical landscape.
Customer Service and the Rage Survey
In an age where technology and artificial intelligence have revolutionized the way companies interact with [...]
New York City Council Delves into Solid Waste Safety
The New York City Council's Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management convened on October 24 for a critical hearing that shone a spotlight on solid waste safety concerns.
Amazon Under Fire for Greenwashing
Greenwashing is recognized a practice where companies exaggerate or falsely claim their eco-friendly practices to attract environmentally conscious consumers. Amazon's 'Amazon Aware' product range has recently come under scrutiny.
The Erodium Copy That may Save Us From Deforestation
An ingenious creation known as the "Erodium Copy" robot has emerged as a beacon of hope for our beleaguered ecosystems.
The AI Revolution And Wikipedia
Wikipedia has evolved into an extraordinary resource, hosting over 6.7 million articles in English alone, totaling more than 4.3 billion words. Its eclectic mix of meticulous information and simmering controversies has made it a valuable yet imperfect reference. AI might change the game.
Solar Farms in Space Becoming a Commercial Reality
In a groundbreaking leap toward sustainable energy generation, scientists from the Universities of Surrey and Swansea have presented evidence that solar farms in space could soon be a commercially viable solution for clean energy.
Agrivoltaics: The Harmonious Blend of Solar Energy and Agriculture
Researchers at Texas A&M AgriLife are at the forefront of a movement known as "agrivoltaics," a transformative technology that holds the promise of boosting the efficiency and resilience of both sustainable food systems and energy production.
EU Takes the Lead in Sustainable Recyclable Packaging
The European Union is taking a significant step towards creating bloc-wide rules on recyclable packaging, aiming to combat the mounting issue of plastic and waste generation across the continent.
Climate Change’s Toxic Threat US Lakes
Climate change is a global crisis that affects various aspects of our environment, and one area where its impacts are becoming increasingly evident is in northern US lakes.
The Amazon Effect As Viewed Through Retail Shoe Stores
If we narrow our focus to one specific category - shoe stores - we can witness a compelling example of how the Amazon Effect is disrupting the retail landscape.
New Bottle Recycling Law in California Offers More Incentives to Recycle
Recent changes to California's bottle recycling law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to tackle landfill challenges head-on.
Study Unveils State Recycling Market Impact
Across the United States, states and municipalities are increasingly realizing the multifaceted benefits of recycling. Recycling not only has significant environmental and social advantages but also holds the potential to spur economic growth.
EPA’s New Reports Shed Light on Food Waste and Climate Impact
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken a significant step in addressing the environmental, social, and economic challenges posed by food waste with the release of two groundbreaking reports.
Bottle Caps Get A New Approach to Recycling
Greenpath Enterprises and TOMRA Recycling Sorting introduce a cutting-edge mechanical sorting process for recycling bottle caps.
