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single-use plastics
Coverage of single-use plastics in the Nexus archive.
Rebecca Prince-Ruizperson1Heal the Bayorganization1L.A. Waterkeeperorganization1Surfrider Foundationorganization1Plastic Free Julytopic1Microplasticstopic1Californiaplace117 statesorganization1wholesalers and distributorsorganization1Environmentalistsorganization1anti-waste supportersorganization1interstate commerce lawstopic1Constitutiontopic1
- Get ready for Plastic Free July — the eco-challenge you've probably never heard of
Plastic Free July, an eco-challenge started in 2011 by Australian activist Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, encourages reducing single-use plastic consumption. Environmental groups in L.A. and Orange counties, such as Heal the Bay and Surfrider Foundation, promote the initiative, highlighting microplastics' health risks and offering actionable steps like avoiding plastic straws.
- Battle over single-use plastics erupts as 17 states move to block California law
Seventeen states are challenging California's single-use plastic law, arguing it violates interstate commerce laws and the constitution. Wholesalers and distributors, along with environmentalists and anti-waste supporters, are opposing the law.