Earth Day Highlights Plastic Problem
by RetailWire
RetailWire— Modern supermarkets are no strangers to plastic. From bagged bananas to single-use pouches of baby food, plastic has found its way into nearly every aisle. Judith Enck, a former EPA regional administrator and current head of Beyond Plastics, finds this trend concerning. Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, leaving most to end up buried, burned, or dumped.
ABC7 New York—Planet vs. Plastics: Earth Day 2024 aims to raise awareness about health risks of plastics with goal to phase out single-use items. Monday is Earth Day and the official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics."
The Oklahoman—Earth Day 2024: Why was Earth Day created, and how to celebrate it this year. For more than 50 years, Americans have united on one day in April to recognize the need to protect the environment and demand accountability...
Knysna-Plett Herald—Earth Day: Planet vs Plastics. GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - Today, Earth Day will be celebrated around the world shining a spotlight on the harmful impact of plastic...