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April 22, 2016
Keurig announces recyclable K-Cups, probably still…
TechnoBuffaloKeurig has announced a new K-Cup made of a polypropylene composite. They did so in the face of a ton of criticism from environmentally conscious consumers and advocacy groups.
February 26, 2016
Act 148: Universal Recycling & Composting Law
Chittenden Solid Waste DistrictIn 2012, the Vermont Legislature unanimously passed Act 148, a universal recycling and composting law that offers Vermonters a new set of systems and tools for keeping as much as possible out of the landfill.
February 24, 2016
Reducing Wasted Food At Home
EPAMost people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. About 95 percent of the food we throw away ends up in landfills or combustion facilities.
February 22, 2016
This city just became the first to ban single-serv…
FoxNews.comGermany’s second-largest city wants to cut down on the use of coffee pods.
January 24, 2016
Support U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree’s Food Recovery …
Food TankThe Food Recovery Act, if signed into law, would incentivize farmers to donate unsellable fruits and vegetables to food donation centers through tax breaks and educate the public to help people better understand sell-by labels and other expiration dates.
January 13, 2016
FTC warns 32 companies using environmental ‘…
Annie HuntWASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) — In September, the Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to five manufacturers of environmental certification seals and 32 businesses that use those seals, cautioning that the certifications do not comply with the FTC’s “Green Guides.”
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