The Washington Post • 2024-07-20

Does ‘compostable’ plastic actually break down? Here’s what to know.

Making sure a product has been properly certified is one way to know if it will really break down in commercial composting operations.

The Washington Post • 2024-07-19

Biden wants government to stop buying soda bottles, other single-use plastics

The administration also wants tougher regulations on plastics manufacturers, which use fossil fuels to make many products in everyday use.

The New York Times • 2024-07-19

The White House Has a Plan to Slash Plastic Use in the U.S.

The government said it would phase out its purchases of single-use plastics, a significant step because it is the biggest buyer of consumer goods in the world.

Los Angeles Times • 2024-07-19

Biden administration seeks to eliminate single-use plastics in federal government by 2035

President Biden has announced a commitment to phasing out the the purchasing and use of single-use plastics across the federal government.