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Tag: plastic pollution

Posted inLocal News

Marin County gives initial approval to ban on single-use plastic food containers, utensils

by Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

The ordinance will require businesses to offer to-go food containers made of fiber-based compostable material.

Posted inScience and Nature

Hundreds of fish species, including many that humans eat, are consuming plastic

by Alexandra McInturf, UC Davis, and Matthew Savoca, Stanford University February 13, 2021February 11, 2021
Posted inCalifornia Currents, Environment

With one recycling bill dead, will this be the year the state tackles waste crisis?

by Rachel Becker and CALmatters February 11, 2020May 19, 2020

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