Plastic pollution floating on the ocean surface
Recycling is not solution to plastic pollution crisis
Balloon and turtle
Virginia Legislators Vote to Ban Polystyrene Foam, Balloon Releases

Last week, Virginia lawmakers passed two key pieces of legislation to reduce plastic pollution. HB 1902, introduced by Del. Betsy Carr of Richmond, prohibits the use of polystyrene foam food service containers, including takeout boxes and cups. HB 2159, introduced by Del. Nancy Guy of Virginia Beach, bans the intentional release of balloons into the environment. Plastic […]

Balloon and turtle
Virginia Legislators Vote to Ban Polystyrene Foam, Balloon Releases

Last week, Virginia lawmakers passed two key pieces of legislation to reduce plastic pollution. HB 1902, introduced by Del. Betsy Carr of Richmond, prohibits the use of polystyrene foam food service containers, including takeout boxes and cups. HB 2159, introduced by Del. Nancy Guy of Virginia Beach, bans the intentional release of balloons into the environment. Plastic […]