Plastic bottle types found outnumber fish species
A marine biologist has recorded more types of plastic bottle washed up on Guernsey's beaches than the total variety of fish ...
School project to replace plastic water bottles landed Columbus 6th graders in front of CEO
The project seeks to replace plastic water bottles and get plastic trash out of the ocean. A local water company CEO wanted ...
South Sudan Introduces Plastic Tax, Risking Safe Water Bottling
Some water-bottling companies in South Sudan halted production after the government introduced a tax on plastic materials.
Don’t throw it out! 7 ways you can reuse plastic bottles around your home
If you don’t have a proper can, watering plants can often be a messy job. A clever way to water your houseplants however, is ...
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U.S. PET Bottle Recycling Rate Reaches 30-Year High
According to NAPCOR’s ‘2023 PET Recycling Report,’ the U.S. PET bottle recycling rate increased 4% from 2022 and is the ...
D.C. Council bill would allow bottles and cans to be recycled for cash
The bill would add a refundable 10-cent deposit to the price of beverage containers sold in D.C. stores and create a system ...
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Is It Time To Replace Your Water Bottle? Here’s How To Tell
Though the average lifespan varies, experts suggest that certain types—like hard plastic bottles—should be replaced every year. At the same time, stainless steel models may last for well up to ...