NYS Budget Complete; Earth Day: Reducing Plastic; Law Prof. Noah Feldman on Being Jewish Today
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WNYC— On today's show: Jon Campbell, WNYC/Gothamist Albany reporter, talks about the details of what's in the now finished New York State budget. Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics, visiting professor at Bennington College and former EPA Region 2 administrator, talks about a new effort in Albany to keep companies accountable for the single use plastics they produce. Then, listeners call in to share an honest assessment of the single use plastics in their lives. As Passover begins, Noah...
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...
RetailWire—Earth Day Highlights Plastic Problem. 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.
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...