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Q&A: The Truth About Those Plastic Recycling Labels

Q&A article explaining how plastic recycling labels are defined and interpreted

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EPR for packaging: then and now

Blog article examining the evolution of EPR policy for packaging

Climate & Policy
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My Journey to Zero Waste: Blackness & Decolonization

An article exploring the intersection of race, environmental justice, and sustainability

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Oregon Gov. Kotek signs foam ban, allows customers’ reusable containers at restaurants

News article about Oregon’s new laws banning Styrofoam and reducing single-use plastics

Climate & Policy
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UN Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations (INC-2) Wrap Up in Paris

Blog post on UN global plastics treaty negotiations

Climate & Policy
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Upstream – Incorporating Reuse in Climate Plans

Policy resource outlining recommendations for integrating reuse into climate plans

Climate & Policy
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Beyond Plastics – Hold the Plastic Please Guide

Practical guide for restaurants to reduce single-use plastic

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Alliance of Mission Based Recyclers Position Papers

Resources, tools, and policy guidance for improving recycling systems

Climate & Policy
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Plastic Recycling Doesn’t Work and Will Never Work

Article on plastic recycling and chemical recycling as ineffective and misleading

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New Report Reveals that US Plastics Recycling Rate has Fallen to 5-6%

Challenging the effectiveness of plastic recycling and calling for reduction

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Federal Study Finds 86% of US Plastic Landfilled in 2019

News article summarizing federal data on U.S. plastic waste management

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Plastic Free Restaurants: Where to Eat and Drink Plastic Free

Directory of restaurants that avoid single-use plastic and use reusables

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