Plastic
Plastics play an important part in everyday life, and many of the plastics we use are recyclable. Plastic bottles are commonly recycled in communities across the U.S. Plastic bags are widely recycled at grocery stores and in some municipal drop-off centers, and a growing number of communities are recycling wide-mouth containers. Americans are currently recycling about 4 billion pounds of plastics annually - but we can do better. Plastics are a valuable resource that can be made into everything from carpet, clothing and building materials to new bottles, bags and containers.
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Inside Plastic Bans
San Francisco made history when it became the first city to officially ban plastic shopping bags in 2007, …
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Debunked Plastic Myths
What’s your impression of plastic? Is it better or worse than other forms of packaging (such as glass, …
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Chicago Considers Ban on Foam To-Go Containers
Chicago may soon become the latest city to ban the use of polystyrene foam in city businesses, based …
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The Straight Story on BPA
You’ve probably heard a great deal over the past few months about bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics additive …
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Fun Crafts With Used Plastic
Every now and then we like to take a break from the big news headlines and explore the …
