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California Adopts Nation-Leading Legislation to Cut Plastic Pollution

Legal Planet

Less than 10 percent of the world’s plastic waste is recycled. In a welcome reprieve from news coming out of the Supreme Court , here’s an uplifting story from the Golden State: On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed SB 54, a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at significantly reducing single-use waste.

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Why You Should Read CA’s ExxonMobil Plastic Lawsuit

Legal Planet

The complaint is a cri de coeur : clear, outraged, and horrifying in its recounting of the plastic waste problem and its causes. This campaign, which is ongoing today, succeeded in convincing the public that plastics were recyclable. In fact, Mobil patented the co-processing of plastic waste in cokers in 1978.

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Be Part Of Keep PA Beautiful’s International Coastal Cleanups In November, Free Cleanup Supplies Available

PA Environment Daily

This year, Keep Erie County Beautiful partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to host the Pennsylvania Lake Erie International Coastal Cleanup. Million To 126 Municipalities To Support Local Recycling Programs [PaEN] -- DEP To Hold Nov.

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Keep PA Beautiful Updates Popular Litter Education Series: Open Your Eyes To Litter In A Watershed

PA Environment Daily

Pennsylvanias first-ever Litter Action Plan, announced by the Governors Office in 2021 called for education and outreach strategies to ensure all Pennsylvanians know littering is unacceptable and there are better ways to manage their waste. Keep Pennsylvania Beautifuls Open Your Eyes to Litter book series answers that call.

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PA Resources Council Glass Recycling Program Honored With Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence

PA Environment Daily

In recognition of the “ From Bins to Bottles ” glass recycling program – which collected more than 1,000 tons of bottles, jars and jugs in 2023 – Pennsylvania Resources Council has received the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. “At Last year, the project collected over 1,000 tons of glass to be recycled.”

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107 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

7 Forage For Your Own Native Wreath Hike/Craft Event In Luzerne County -- Williamsport Sun - Bill Bower: Reflections In Nature - True Beauty Of A Tree Is Seen When It Loses Its Leaves -- USDA NRCS/NFWF: $1 Million In Funding Available For Community-Based Gardens -- DCNR Blog: Places That Honor Veterans And Preserve Our History -- Nov.

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South Carolina wants you to recycle your empty oyster shells

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South Carolina’s Department of Natural Resources has also deployed initiatives to recycle and … Continue reading South Carolina wants you to recycle your empty oyster shells.