Good News Notes: “As mentioned above, in 2020 single-use plastic plates, cups, and cotton buds are banned. In 2021, disposable cutlery, plastic takeout cup lids, confetti, drink stirrers, foam containers, plastic straws, and produce packaging containers will be banned. And there will be penalties for excessive plastic packaging. There will also be the deployment of…
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Upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into lubricant oils | EurekAlert! Science News
Good News Notes: “Plastics pervade almost every aspect of modern life, but once they have served their purpose, it’s tough to get rid of them. That’s because the polymers degrade very slowly in landfills or the environment, and recycling is inefficient.” “Now researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have developed a catalyst that can transform…
Major hotel chain will stop stocking mini-shampoos and other single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste
https://www.oregonlive.com/travel/2019/08/major-hotel-chain-will-stop-stocking-mini-shampoos-and-other-single-use-toiletries-to-reduce-plastic-waste.html