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A movement to ban single-use plastic bags is gaining momentum in Vermont as voters in at least three more communities supported such a ban on Town Meeting…
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In New York, the Ulster County executive has signed a plastic bag ban that will go into effect next summer.Democratic Ulster County Executive Mike Hein…
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A state panel created to study how to reduce the environmental impact of disposable plastic grocery bags has released a report, but makes no…
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A New York task force focused on combatting pollution caused by single-use plastic bags has submitted recommendations to Governor Andrew Cuomo and state…
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As the holiday shopping season hits its peak, not only are consumers buying lots of gifts, they are accumulating an incredible number of plastic bags.…
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Dalton has become the latest Western Massachusetts community to approve a ban on plastic bags. At a special town meeting Monday, residents approved a ban…
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Vermont legislators are considering proposals aimed at curbing the use of plastic shopping bags.One bill in the Legislature would ban disposable plastic…
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Advocates claim momentum is building for banning disposable plastic bags from retail checkout counters in Massachusetts despite setbacks in the state…
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An Ulster County town will host its first Trash Fest beginning this weekend. And part of the month-long festival includes discussion about cutting down on…
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Another Berkshires community is attempting to ban businesses from using plastic shopping bags and other items like Styrofoam.Following voter approval in…