Western Phoenix Suburbs Expand Plastic Curbside Recycling

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• Is Plastic the New Black?

  If you follow the trendsetting world of high fashion, you may have noticed a new material gracing the runways of Milan, Paris and New York: plastic!

  From jewelery and platform heels to dresses made of recycled plastic bottles, plastics have recently …

• New Yorkers to Pay an Extra 5 Cents for Bottled Water

  Starting Oct. 31, the New York State Government will charge a 5-cent deposit fee for all bottled water purchased in the state.

  In an effort to combat its looming $3 billion deficit, the state passed its Refundable Container Act (Bottle Bill) …

• A Biodegradable Bottle You Can Recycle Curbside

  When it comes to plastic bottles, disposing of plastics #1 and #2 is usually a no-brainer, as bottles made from petroleum are easier to recycle.

  But bottles made of natural materials are often sold as “eco-friendly” alternatives to petroleum-based bottles. However, …