"Plastic Bag Bans Work: New Study Confirms Drop in Beach Litter Where Laws Are in Place"

#PlasticsBags #Plastic #Plastics #Environment

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Plastic Bag Bans Work: New Study Confirms Drop in Beach Litter Where Laws Are in Place | Happy Eco News

Plastic bag bans work, according to a new nationwide study analyzing 45,000 shoreline cleanups. Areas with bans or bag fees had up to 47% fewer plastic bags collected as litter. The research shows these policies reduce pollution, protect wildlife, and may guide global efforts to regulate plastic waste more effectively.

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Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the state’s single-use plastic bag restrictions.

This is a sad and sobering look at how #plastics trash from the western world is absolutely inundating poorer nations. This video traces how waste plastic from the US and other nations is shipped by the container-load to East Java, #Indonesia, where its abundance means it has become a cheaper burning fuel than wood and other biofuels.

Plastics are now universally burned to make tofu, a local staple, in the city of Tropodo (a suburb of the Surabaya metro). Plastic fumes poison workers, plastic particles seep into the tofu, and plastic smoke carry toxins and microplastics all over the city.

The Indonesian government seems to turn a blind eye to this—I suspect because they profit from the acceptance of western plastics trash. But an entire city is now being poisoned by our trash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV9v0RIE-iI

The Dirty Supply Chain Behind Indonesia’s Poisoned Tofu

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#News: Just like #palmoil #greenwashing, the #plastics lobby’s tricks – delay, deny, distract – keeps single-use waste soaring 🌍. Consumer pressure and bold international policies can break the cycle. #recycle or death @palmoildetect #ClimateChange https://e360.yale.edu/features/saabira-chaudhuri-interview?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
100,000 New Jobs Will Clean Up the Coastline and Protect Species from Plastic, Overdevelopment

250 million people depend on coastal areas for their homes and livelihoods in sectors like fisheries, transport, and tourism.

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đź§µResearchers explore new strategies to develop environmentally safe polymer materials

https://phys.org/news/2025-09-explore-strategies-environmentally-safe-polymer.html

#chemistry #materials #polymer #plastics

Researchers explore new strategies to develop environmentally safe polymer materials

Traditional polymers such as plastics are widely utilized for their chemical inertness and durability. However, these very properties make them non-degradable in nature and cause long-term environmental damage due to their persistence.

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"Childhood Exposure to Plastic Raises Lifetime Health Risks, Research Finds"

#Plastic #Plastics #Health

https://e360.yale.edu/digest/plastic-exposure-children

Childhood Exposure to Plastic Raises Lifetime Health Risks, Research Finds

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FlexiCAM is proud to announce its participation at K 2025, where we will showcase our CNC machining solutions tailored to the plastics and rubber industry. Our advanced systems deliver precision, speed, and flexibility to meet the demanding requirements of mold making, tooling, and high-performance parts production.

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/3VHAPEU

📍 Stand No. 3A45, Hall: 03
đź“… October 08-15, 2025

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Yale Scientists Crack the Code on Turning Plastic Waste Into Fuel

Yale scientists have developed a catalyst-free, energy-efficient pyrolysis reactor that converts plastic waste into usable fuel with unprecedented efficiency.

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Acting on Grenfell’s lessons: Let’s prioritize fire safety in the Renovation Wave

The renovation wave inspired by the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) represents a critical juncture for EU member states to align energy efficiency with uncompromising fire safety standards.

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