Beaufort County banned plastic bags and containers. Here’s why

Beaufort County placed a tighter leash on plastic products used by local businesses. County Council passed an ordinance 7 to ...
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New reusable packaging icon gains momentum as major artists push to cut plastic waste

The promise is less trash, less confusion, and broader access to systems that make reuse feel practical.

Cleaner recycling method unlocks reusable plastics from mixed packaging

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new method to recycle mixed ...
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What to consider before reusing a plastic bag, according to science

Is it safe to reuse a plastic bag? The answer isn't as straightforward as you probably think, but don't fret. Research ...
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Here’s how many times you need to reuse your reusable grocery bags

Campaigners say these bag hoards are creating fresh environmental problems, with reusable bags having a much higher carbon footprint than thin plastic bags. According to one eye-popping estimate, a ...
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Thick 'reusable' plastic bags are exempt from the bag ban. This might change.

After plastic bag bans passed in the city of Charleston and surrounding municipalities, big retail stores such as Walmart and Target found a loophole: those extra-thick plastic bags that can be washed ...
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A year ago, I hoarded my trash to track my waste. Here’s what I swapped, and still swear by, to cut out single-use plastic

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...
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Benefits of reusable totes in shopping

Benefits of reusable totes. Using reusable totes can save you a lot of money over time. Many stores give discounts if you ...