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Amazing Sculptures Made from Ocean Litter

Alexis Petru, April 13th, 2012

The Washed Ashore project cleans up litter on Oregon beaches and transforms it into amazing sculptures of the marine life harmed by such debris. Sponsored by the Bandon, Ore.-based Artula Institute for Arts and Education, the Washed Ashore exhibit has set out on a global tour to raise awareness about the impacts of trash on ... read more

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HOW TO: Make V-Day Gift Bags Using Produce

Raquel Fagan, February 14th, 2012

Reusing things around the house makes gift giving that much more fun!

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Recycling Report Sparks Plastic Bag Debate

Mary Mazzoni, February 7th, 2012

The recycling of post-consumer plastic bags and wraps reached nearly 972 million pounds in 2010, according to a recent report. This represents a 14 percent increase over 2009 and a 50 percent increase since 2005, according to the report developed by Moore Recycling Associates Inc. on behalf of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). While the ACC called the findings ... read more

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Hawaii’s Big Island Bans Plastic Bags

Alexis Petru, January 24th, 2012

The next time you vacation in Hawaii, you might want to bring your own shopping bags. Last week, the Big Island joined its neighbors, Kauai and Maui, in passing legislation prohibiting local businesses from distributing single-use, carryout plastic shopping bags, the Hawaii Tribune-Herald reports. Taking effect in 2013, the new regulations will allow stores to sell plastic bags to customers for ... read more

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25 Calif. Cities Now Have Plastic Bag Bans

Alexis Petru, January 18th, 2012

Last week, the seven cities and unincorporated communities in San Luis Obispo County, Calif., passed legislation to restrict single-use plastic shopping bags, raising the number of Golden State jurisdictions with plastic bag bans from 17 to 25. Elected officials on the county’s waste management board voted 8-5 to prohibit supermarkets, pharmacies and other large retailers from distributing plastic bags to ... read more

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Octopus Marches with Occupy the Rose Parade

Mary Mazzoni, December 28th, 2011

Occupy protesters are coming to the Rose Parade, and they're bringing a 40-foot-long recycled octopus. Protesters intend to display signs from the sidewalk and even march in the parade with banners and homemade floats, including the giant octopus, according to recent news reports. The octopus float, which is to be made solely from recycled plastic bags, is designed to "represent the ... read more

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Seattle Bans Plastic Bags, Slaps Fee on Paper

Alexis Petru, December 20th, 2011

Joining its West Coast neighbors San Francisco and Portland, Seattle has passed legislation banning single-use plastic shopping bags to reduce litter and encourage shoppers to use reusable bags. Seattle’s City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Dec. 19 to restrict the distribution of plastic bags at grocery, retail and convenience stores, while placing a 5-cent fee on paper shopping bags, ... read more

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Get Involved With America Recycles Day

Leah Blunt, November 7th, 2011

America Recycles Day (ARD) is just around the corner, and there have never been more ways to get involved in the recycling revelry! Keep America Beautiful has ensured that everyone from the recycling newbie, to the seasoned recycling pro, can play a role this Nov. 15 in motivating, educating and celebrating recycling across the country. Here are a few ... read more

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More Cities Explore Plastic Bag Bans

Alexis Petru, September 20th, 2011

From Santa Cruz County, Calif., to the state of Michigan, lawmakers across the country continue to debate the issue of plastic bag pollution, with many banning plastic single-use shopping bags or considering such legislation. Last week, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that prohibits grocery stores, fast-food restaurants and convenience stores in the county’s ... read more

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LA May Ban Both Plastic, Paper Bags

Alexis Petru, September 9th, 2011

With plastic bag bans in nearby Manhattan Beach, Long Beach and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, the city of Los Angeles is now considering prohibiting both plastic and paper single-use shopping bags in local grocery stores and major retailers. This week, LA City Council member Paul Koretz submitted a motion to the council, asking the city attorney ... read more

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