Plastic Pact helps spur single-use plastic revolution

The circular economy isn’t new but the importance of thinking that way is now more important than ever. I met someone the other night after a talk I gave who is committed to green creating single-use items that gradually decompose so that these products aren’t sitting in garbage piles for eternity. Her bags decompose in 180 days vs 1000 years. That’s smart.

Sustainable Pittsburgh is reminding Western Pennsylvania shoppers of opportunities to Shop Sustainably and to frequent Sustainable Restaurants this holiday season.  This year, the local business districts are getting creative! You can shop small and participate in these fun programs, while supporting your local shops here and throughout the Pittsburgh region — Want to shop online? Check out Handmade Arcade and I Made It! Market’s virtual marketplaces.

Single-Use Plastic Bans & Restrictions White Paper An international movement to ban or restrict not just plastic straws, but all plastic single-use products, is gaining momentum. Corporate giants like American Airlines, Disney, and Starbucks have announced bans on plastic straws and other single-use products, and cities and even whole countries are taking steps to reduce if not completely eliminate further accumulation of plastic waste in landfills over the coming years. Freedonia’s white paper explores the global ramifications of single-use plastic bans sweeping the globe. Fill out the form to download your FREE white paper today.