The Story You’ve Been Told About Recycling Is a Lie
If only the story had ended there. Despite that legislative success, the poorer nations of the world have never stopped being ...
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Owalas & Overconsumption: Water Bottle Micro-Trends Must Stop
Lyah Muktavaram is a member of the class of 2026 and can be reached at lmuktavaram@wesleyan.edu .
How straws became an enduring symbol of the global plastic pollution crisis
A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste. View on ...
UConn study shows promise of bioplastics to help solve global plastic pollution crisis
The bioplastics company, with an office in Shelton, collaborated with a UConn marine sciences team to evaluate the product’s ...
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'Back to plastic': Trump signs order for plastic straws as he declares paper ones 'don't work'
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they "don't work" and don't ...
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Is Bottled Water Better Than Tap? The Truth Unbottled
Tap water is highly regulated and often safer than bottled water. Bottled water is drastically more expensive and contributes to plastic pollution. The taste difference is largely psychological—a ...