Biodegradable Government Recycling 
Ocean Conservancy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Plastic foam is ALSO not recyclable, compostable or biodegradable. The good news is momentum to eliminate this material in the last decade has increased tremendously with many national, state and local governments phasing out plastic foam. BILLION pieces end up contaminating recycling systems.
Arnold Porter
JANUARY 19, 2023
This program discusses key standards governing environmental marketing claims, as well as the evolving litigation and enforcement landscape impacting environmental marketing.
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Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 9, 2022
Ocean Conservancy research has shown that one of the main ways to reduce the flow of plastic to the ocean is by improving urban recycling and waste collection systems. There is a common perception that even recycled waste ends up in landfills, discouraging separation.
Environmental Science
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Environmental law, or sometimes known as environmental and natural resources law, is a term used to explain regulations, statutes, local, national and international legislation, and treaties designed to protect the environment from damage and to explain the legal consequences of such damage towards governments or private entities or individuals (1).
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 2, 2022
Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 36 million tons of plastic was generated in 2018 and less than 9 percent was recycled. While something like a banana peel will biodegrade and return to the earth, plastic waste merely breaks into smaller and smaller pieces known as microplastics. Regeneration and less harm underpin this strategy.
Environment Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2019
In general, few manufacturers can be trusted to be honest with the consumer and governments are a long way from implementing a reliable labelling scheme to help us consumers make good decisions. Switch to brands that provide refills or use biodegradable and recycled packaging. Considerations for an Eco-Friendly Product.
Vermont Law
MARCH 9, 2015
To begin with, plastic manufacturing companies have little incentive to switch from oil-based polymers to more sustainable, biodegradable options, or to use recycled material. As researchers struggle to understand the scope of the situation, local governments, non-profits, and universities are working on a host of creative solutions.
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