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McDonald’s ditches plastic Happy Meal toys in favor of renewable and recycled materials
McDonald’s ditches plastic Happy Meal toys in favor of renewable and recycled materials
09.23.2021
by The Counter
Photo essay illustrates exactly how much plastic we’ve been eating
Photo essay illustrates exactly how much plastic we’ve been eating
12.15.2020
by The Counter
The pandemic is making L.A.’s recycling problem much worse
The pandemic is making L.A.’s recycling problem much worse
12.01.2020
by The Counter
Food wrappers are now the most prevalent trash item on beaches
Food wrappers are now the most prevalent trash item on beaches
09.10.2020
by The Counter
Health experts encourage using reusable products in the restaurant space
Health experts encourage using reusable products in the restaurant space
07.02.2020
by The Counter
California pushes back on CDC guidelines for single-use dishware in restaurants
California pushes back on CDC guidelines for single-use dishware in restaurants
05.28.2020
by The Counter
Will the grocery store bulk aisle survive Covid-19?
Will the grocery store bulk aisle survive Covid-19?
04.20.2020
by Karine Vann
Scientists create enzyme which recycles plastic bottles
Scientists create enzyme which recycles plastic bottles
04.14.2020
by The Counter
Plastic industry pushes pause for bag bans
Plastic industry pushes pause for bag bans
03.31.2020
by The Counter
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