Tag: #Breakfreefromplastic
Plastic debris plagues Honduras beaches
The "massive trash tsunami" was filled with plastic debris believed to have come from a neighboring river in Guatemala.
Microplastics in every bite: News study confirms human consumption of plastic
A new study confirms that on average, humans consume 50,000 bits of plastic a year and inhales nearly the same amount.
Nestlé, stop single use:’ Activists confront company executives at Annual General...
"It's time for Nestlé to really take some responsibility for the magnitude of its contribution to the problem."
New York bans single-use plastic bags
New York becomes the second state to ban single-use plastic bags starting in March 2020.
EU to ban common single-use plastics to address environment and marine...
"Europe now has a legislative model to defend and promote at international level, given the global nature of the issue of marine pollution involving plastics."
Why women from Asia are confronting US fracking: Oil extraction equals...
“If we are going to stop plastic we need to stop plastic where it starts.”
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Study finds black-colored plastic kitchen utensils, takeout containers may contain cancerous chemicals due to...
Researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils contain harmful flame retardants through current recycling processes.
Bernie Sanders blames ‘big money interests’ for Trump’s victory, calls for radical reorientation in...
According to Sanders, the Democratic Party’s reliance on wealthy donors and corporate consultants is pushing working-class voters away.
Maine votes to limit dark money, setting potential precedent for national campaign finance reform
This reform aims to restore public trust in the political process, countering the power of wealthy donors and special interests.
10 ways to be prepared and grounded if Trump wins
It’s important we squarely face the possibility of a Trump victory and what we’d have to do about it.
Voters across US decide future of abortion rights, passing measures in 7 states but...
"Every victory counts, and every setback is a reminder of the work that remains to secure bodily autonomy for all Americans.”