Too much of a good thing? The environmental downside of the “Stanley cup” craze.
Disposable cups are an environmental problem. But what about overconsumption of the reusable containers that are supposed to replace them?
Disposable cups are an environmental problem. But what about overconsumption of the reusable containers that are supposed to replace them?
Leading up to Earth Day, U.S. PIRG Education Fund, Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group are releasing a new report, Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging, that explains no-waste and low-waste business models, shares case studies and demonstrates ways to reimagine our relationship with plastic.
‘Facility fees’ raise prices for patients and insurers, but states are finding solutions.
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world
From outright bans to incentives for electric equipment, local governments are working to curb noise and pollution released from gas powered lawn equipment.