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A new climate agreement with the U.S. disregards China’s plans to increase plastics production.
by Leah Garden
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Researchers are only beginning to uncover the toxic cocktail of chemicals, microplastics and heavy metals hidden in car and truck tires. But experts say these tire emissions are a significant source of air and water pollution and may be affecting humans as well as wildlife.
by Jim Robbins
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Cancer Alley, an 85-mile stretch along the Mississippi River in Louisiana, is home to over 200 plastic and petrochemical plants — and some of the most polluted air in the U.S.
by Suz Okie
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Colorado will restrict the sale of PFAS in many consumer products starting in 2024, and at least 11 states are moving to impose restrictions.
by Meg Wilcox
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Plastic is everywhere — brands should be more upfront about that.
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Nearly 45 percent of TJX Companies’ shareholders recently voted in favor of a resolution calling on the discount retailer to report on its plans to reduce its chemical footprint. It could be a turning point.
by Meg Wilcox
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We should applaud the growing number of safer product commitments from retailers. But we need to ensure improvements happen across the entire beauty aisle.
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From refill schemes to more practical and viable recycling options, there's a stronger sense of urgency to find solutions.
by Meg Wilcox
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With toxins in food packaging and supplychains, companies are exposed to major financial, reputational and legal liabilities.
by Mike Schade
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From sugar to flax to algae, entrepreneurs and multinationals are racing to cultivate plant-based solutions meant to downplay the world's dependence on single-use plastics.
by Holly Secon
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Hospitals and other providers are taking the pulse of medical supplies, concerned with the vulnerability of their youngest patients.
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Dignity Health, Beaumont Health System and Spectrum Health are three companies that have seen benefits from taking up a challenge to reduce chemicals in their health care settings.