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Plastic bag ban is great news, says Philippe Cousteau Jr.

Fri, May 25 2012 at 9:51 AM EST
Video: Los Angeles has become the largest U.S. city to ban the use of plastic bags at supermarkets. The city will phase out the use of plastic bags over the next 16 months.
 

L.A. becomes largest city in the nation to ban plastic bags

Thu, May 24 2012 at 10:37 AM EST
'Plastic or paper?’ will no longer be asked in the City of Angels, thanks to a historic City Council vote.
 

Banish plastic from your kitchen

Thu, May 24 2012 at 10:19 AM EST
We know that some plastics leach harmful chemicals, but the jury is still out on which ones are really safe. Here's what to use instead.
 

Pacific plastic soup grew 100-fold

Wed, May 09 2012 at 1:44 AM EST
The vast swirl of plastic waste floating in the North Pacific has grown 100-fold over the last 40 years, according to a research paper.
 

The 999Bottle: A canteen with a conscience

Wed, May 02 2012 at 3:15 PM EST
A Seattle design firm creates a reusable water bottle prototype with an integrated number dial and corresponding iPhone app — and makes the positive impact of water bottles less abstract.
 

Easter miracle? Eggshells reborn as plastics

Fri, Apr 06 2012 at 1:15 PM EST
Scientists are hatching a plan to turn discarded eggshells into eco-friendly bioplastics, with potential uses ranging from medicine to food packaging.
 

FDA rejects ban on chemical BPA

Fri, Mar 30 2012 at 4:10 PM EST
Regulators said there was not enough scientific evidence that an industrial chemical known as bisphenol-A causes harm in humans.
 

Actress works to save the seas from plastic

Tue, Mar 27 2012 at 11:38 AM EST
Video: Kyra Sedgwick and NRDC's Leila Monroe discuss plastic pollution in global waters. Sedgwick explains how plastic isn't recycled responsibly and is thrown into the ocean, becoming toxic to marine life and to people who consume fish.
 

The 3 main sources of chemicals in your home

Thu, Mar 22 2012 at 5:33 PM EST
Ever wonder what's exposing you to the highest levels of chemicals? A new study hopes to give you an answer.
 

McDonald's to replace foam cups with paper

Wed, Mar 21 2012 at 3:47 PM EST
About 30 percent of the restaurant's shareholders indicated they wanted stronger environmental policies for McDonald's beverage containers. It's encouraging to know that McDonald's and other companies are listening.
 
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