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08/30/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Plastic recycling is a SCAM: Recycled plastics are more TOXIC than new ones
Recycled plastics might sound like an eco-friendly choice, but they can be more toxic than new plastics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has faced criticism for its approval process for using recycled plastics in food packaging, which many believe is too lenient and puts consumers at risk. Since 1990, the FDA has approved over […]
03/05/2024
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By Zoey Sky
The plastics industry knew RECYCLING WOULDN’T WORK, and now plastic waste is POISONING the planet
The plastics industry has known for decades that recycling is not a viable long-term solution to the problem of plastic waste. Now, the planet is being poisoned by plastic pollution. For decades, Americans were told that recycling old bottles and food containers could help save the environment from plastic waste. But regardless of the insistent claim that recycling […]
02/19/2024
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By Zoey Sky
After admitting FAILURE of 2014 plastic bag ban, California legislators now want to ban all kinds of plastic shopping bags by 2026
California legislators recently introduced a bill that seeks to ban the use of all kinds of plastic shopping bags by 2026. While California already has restrictions on thin single-use plastic bags at stores, Senate Bill 1053 seeks to eliminate the use of thicker plastic bags that are usually marketed as reusable and recyclable. Buyers can purchase […]
01/30/2024
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By Laura Harris
STUDY: New Jersey’s plastic consumption nearly TRIPLED following plastic bag ban
A new study reveals that the use of plastic in New Jersey has increased from 53 million pounds to 151 million pounds since it implemented the plastic bag ban in May 2022. The study, conducted by market research firm Fredonia Group on Jan. 9, found that the “plastic bag ban” not only failed to curb plastic usage […]
11/28/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Another “green” FAIL: Recycled plastic found to be environmentally UNFRIENDLY and saturated with toxic chemicals
Most people now seem to realize that plastic containers for food and beverages are not exactly the best material to use due to leaching, but what about recycled plastic containers? It turns out that those are even worse. As many as 13,000 different chemicals have been identified in the manufacture of plastics. And since the […]
06/14/2023
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By Laura Harris
French startup opens world’s first solar panel recycling factory to address “waste mountain” expected by 2050
In an effort to address the impending environmental disaster posed by the disposal of billions of used-up solar panels, a French startup is set to open the world’s first factory dedicated to fully recycling solar panels by the end of June. The factory, owned by specialist solar recycling company ROSI, aims to extract and reuse […]
05/10/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Recycling plastic turns out to be WORSE for the environment than just throwing it away… recycling SPREADS microplastics pollution
For several decades now, we have been told that recycling plastic is much better for the environment than simply trashing it – but is that actually true? New research published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances casts a shadow of doubt on the merits of plastic recycling, which appear to be massively overblown and […]
05/02/2023
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By Laura Harris
Tesla to expand lithium refining capacity to meet growing demand for EV batteries
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla plans to expand its lithium refining capacity in response to the increasing demand for EV batteries. According to the latest report published by Utility Dive on April 28, Tesla’s first-quarter earnings highlighted its intention to boost its lithium refining capacity despite increasing mineral prices. As the demand for EVs increases worldwide, the […]
11/29/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Green and organized: Tips for recycling paper, plastic and other materials
The U.S. recycling system is not perfect. As of 2018, 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste were generated in America in a single year. This amounts to 4.9 pounds per person per day. About 69 million tons were recycled and 25 million tons were composted for a 32.1 percent recycling and composting rate. If you want […]
09/14/2022
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By Kevin Hughes
Ticking time bombs: Biden administration does not have a concrete plan for recycling or reusing EV battery packs
The recycling and reuse industries are scrambling to keep pace as over six million electric vehicle (EV) battery packs are expected to end up as scrap between now and 2030. Researchers have estimated that recycling alone will be a $12 billion industry by 2025. President Joe Biden wants to turn America into a major competitor in the […]
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