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First International Day Of Zero Waste Asks Us To Look Within To Address Global Pollution Crisis

April 3, 2023 admin events, HEALTH, recycling, unep, Waste, waste reduction, zero-waste

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:05:32 +0000

“The waste crisis is undermining the Earth’s ability to sustain life. Waste costs the global economy billions of dollars each year,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said.

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In Honolulu, An Ambitious Plastics Reduction Bill Is Moving Through City Council

November 7, 2019 admin cleantech news, Fossil Fuels, green economy, Hawaii, HEALTH, Honolulu, Media, microplastics, ocean pollution, plastic waste, policy & politics, zero-waste

Credit to Author: Andrea Bertoli| Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:35:48 +0000

Bill 40, an ambitious plastics reduction bill, is moving swiftly through Honolulu City Council, with wide bi-partisan support. Local activist groups, concerned citizens and tourists are excited to move this bill forward. Learn more about the bill and why it’s such an important opportunity for Oahu.